In the Nizhny Novgorod region have become increasingly popular local architectural landmark. Residents of the village Krikusha confident that their falling mill is not inferior to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Who built the mill, the villagers do not remember, but remember the master with a kind word. In the famous Leaning Tower appeared competitor. In the village Krikusha windmill falls for 20 years. Residents of curiosity to measure the angle of inclination. It turned out that the mill has deviated from the vertical more than the Leaning Tower of 7 degrees. Pizantsam have nothing else to be proud of, believe in Krikushe. Anna Tsibohina, villager Krikusha: "And we Italian tower! We have our own there. Bent, but did not collapse. " When built the mill in the village has not exactly remember. According to stories old men in the middle of last century. Felled by a windmill old Russian way - without a single nail. Yuri Shamov, local historian: "The method - frame a paw when the angles of the logs do not act. That shows the type dovetail. And in his paw, then, as the palm of your hand. Nails were then a rarity. " Giovanni Bonanno, who built the Leaning Tower of Pisa, famous throughout the world. But whom say thanks for the mill, the residents Krikushi do not know. The author is not known. But the benefits it has brought much more than an Italian architect, considered old-timers. Leaning Tower still stands idle, and a flour mill supplied the whole neighborhood. Yes, in addition befriended the villagers. It most often occur.   Anna Tsibohina: "They stood in line there, waiting. Light a Dutch, pogreemsya. Turn comes - grind. " "It is for us to live" -

  media Federated States of Micronesia reported details of an extraordinary event that occurred with the four inhabitants of the island Mortlock being lost in the oceans at the beginning of August. Denter Rikisem, Deputy Mayor Oneope, his wife and two other family members went to the funeral in the village Satovan in a modest pleasure boats, going on the same evening to return home. When residents Oneopy discovered the disappearance of their citizens to seek hooked up the coast guard, police, emergency services and local aviation. Month effort did not give any result, and when hope for the return of abducted almost died, there was news about a chance meeting with a Chinese fishing schooner boat victims in the 120 miles southwest of Majuro. It turned out that the boat hit a storm on the way to Mortlock and disoriented rain and gusty wind, off course and got lost. 33 days Ocean captives fought for his life, fed on fish and rainwater flagged vessels passing away the only available way - by using a flashlight and mirror. Chinese fishermen family was safely transported to Majuro, whence a few days later went home. Doctors said malnutrition and fatigue in all moreplavoteley-in captivity, but in general they are healthy and their lives are not threatened. Experts say that survive in the ocean they helped the presence of mind and that, struggling with dehydration and sun, they take turns to spend long hours in the water, clinging to the boat.  

  cemetery tour, as it is called by its founders, is held only twice a year - October 28 and 29, the eve of Halloween - All Saints' Day. Well-known Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn itself is interesting and it is visited daily by hundreds of tourists. On the territory of 500 acres contains more than 600,000 graves. Since 1838 there have found their last resting place by many famous personalities such as the composer Leonard Bernstein, the inventor of the telegraph, Frank Morse, mobster Joey Gallo, the actor Frank Morgan. Here are buried the heroes of the Civil War and the victims of the tragedy of September 11. On the eve of Halloween cemetery historian Jeff Richman conducts a tour for lovers of mystery, to which they are written in advance, because the group for the cemetery tour is 200, and in all weathers for 12 years there has been a full house. During these tours you will tell a lot of amazing and breathtaking stories. Such as the tale of Mabel Douglas, who was the first dean of a local women's college named after her in 1955. And in 1933, being retired, she went on a trip in a canoe and vanished. Thirty years later, her body was discovered by divers in the lake of Lake Placid at a depth of 30 meters perfectly preserved and solemnly buried in Green Vude. Another story tells about the tragedy of Dr. Stuart Berger, creator of the famous diet, which itself weighed 165 pounds.   hero no less mysterious events - Edward Hall, whose mysterious murder was convicted and later executed by his wife Frances. Unfortunate acquitted after his death and was buried beside her husband. Stage actress Laura Keene, who was on the scene at the time of assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Bill Poole, who became the prototype of "butcher" in the film by Martin Scorsese, "Gangs of New York" and many others constitute a sinister collection of Halloween cemetery.   If you plan to be on All Saints Day in New York and is not averse to tickle your nerves, join the chosen few, and visit the darkest in the world tour. Just do not forget to book your participation in advance - the number of tickets is limited!  

  In Jamaica, there is a unique hotel Hedonism-2 "-" Camp of sex work and leisure for adults. " In itself, the term "hedonism" - an antique. In Greek it means high jinks and enjoy life. At one time, this concept formed the basis of the teachings of Cyrenaica, according to which the meaning of life is to obtain an individual spiritual and bodily pleasures. The owners' Hedonism-2, gave it such scandalous and eloquent, the name of their hotel by chance. Another brave captain Vrungel sang in her perky ditty: "How do you call a boat, so it will float." Since its inception, and to this day, "Hedonism-2" meets expectations of the authors, one may say, the sex of the project. Locals call it not only as an oasis of debauchery and a den of horny travelers. "The kingdom of erotica," "paradise of wild sex," "nest of carnal pleasures," "an embodiment of the most intricate of erotic fantasy" - it was so enthusiastic epithets describe "Hedonism-2" of its guests. Week of endless sex separation in the apartment of the hotel costs to those who suffer sexual mayhem in a very tidy sum of about 2 thousand dollars. However, the pleasure is worth it!   Here everything breathes freedom and sex. The owners kindly made sure that tourists, weary from the nerve of everyday life, hard work and monotonous bytovuhi, forget about all these horrors and immersed in a sea of

  So called spectacular cruise on the Caribbean Sea, organized by an enterprising Floridians John Russell. The chip is that Mr. Russell, in order to attract wealthy erotomania, invites you to a snow-white liner dozen curvaceous girls from the famous "Club 100". In this elite club of accepted only those beauty bust circumference which exceeds one hundred centimeters. Their unique beads, flirtatiously flaunt it, make a permanent holiday excitement in raznoyazykuyu crowd. The task of busty girls is entertaining guests, posing for their request in the nude, swimming with tourists, participating in various fun, with a slight touch of the erotic, competitions and shows. Thus, the corona number melodies Fox - public lesbian play with anybody tourist. Luxurious Tania Daniel regularly pleases passengers liner electrifying striptease show. Spicy Via Paxton Turns reviews corona dance numbers using artificial phalluses. Fantastic Miss Banks brings to the ecstasy of a man sitting on his lap and polishing his buttocks causal place. Anyone can not only capture the beauty on my camera, but can ask a professional photographer to preserve for posterity a snapshot of a happy traveler in the arms of a busty divas. Cruises passions are so popular that lucky John intends to significantly expand its business.  

  curious incident occurred on the eve of the Beijing Zoo. Drunken Chinese tourist climbed into a panda enclosure and tried to hug zverushku. Bamboo Mishka such familiarity is not liked, and he was bitten by Naha. In response, the tourist did the same thing - bite the panda, Chinese media reported. Before you come on a tour of 35-year-old Zhang Xinjiang, a migrant worker from central province of Henan, drank in the restaurant four jug

  rare black swan fell in love with a plastic dinghy, made in the form of a swan, which is issued to the rental on a lake in Germany. According to biologists, the Australian black swan evinces all the typical signs of love - circling around his subject of adoration, is constantly looking at him, emits sounds such as singing. And a boat and live on the Swan Lake Aasee in Munster, north-western Germany. Boat - a large white plastic water bike - rent to tourists visiting the lake for a picnic. When an unusual swan lived on the lake a few months ago, he immediately became a local landmark, but now, when he managed to fall in love with the boat in general has become a major star. Souvenir shops are already selling T-shirts, key rings and other knick-knack with the image of star-crossed lovers. But locals say that tourists are now rarely rent a boat in the form of a swan, because her fans are very jealous of outsiders encroaching on the "attention" of his passions. And biologists are worried, because swans are monogamous: Black Beauty may be wasting their lives zachahnuv near his plastic lover.  

  Hamster named Fuge, who traveled to the golf bag from Devon to Scotland, found his home in the Border. The animal escaped from a box in a rented car during the last day of golf competitions in Kingsley. As a further machine went from one owner to another, hamster everywhere followed with their newfound masters. Thus, Fuge go a long way, passing through Edinburgh, the famous resort Gleneagls and Turnbury. Because of its "passion for traveling" the hamster is already shot to fame in England. In the last month, he traveled almost the whole country and succeeded more than a dozen owners, the BBC news.  

  new beer route, created by the three states will soon to the delight of true fans of beer. "Beer culture without borders" will acquaint visitors with the brewers Czech Republic, Austria and Bavaria. The project will be implemented from 2007 to 2013 and involves close collaboration between leading European brewers. The project aims to acquaint want a beer with the region of Eastern Bavaria, South Bohemia, and mountainous regions of Austria. Beer tour will allow for a short time to try the best beers, check the uniqueness of each brewer and create your personal rating of the European beers. It is also supposed to create a new route for cyclists traveling between the Vltava and Danube. The need for close collaboration and planning due to an increasing number of tourists traveling within the three countries. The Austrians come to drink beer in the Czech Republic, and Czechs are sent to try new varieties in Bavaria. Besides lifting Czech transit visas for Russians promised influx of Russian tourists who want the path for a Bavarian beer to try and Czech.  

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