5 highest human

1. Robert Wadlow

     Robert Wadlow is the tallest giants of history. He often referred to as the Alton giant because he came from Alton, Illinois. At the time of her death she weighed 440 pounds and showed no signs of stopping growing. He was born in 1918, the oldest of five children. He died at the age of 22 years due to an infection caused by a blister on the ankle. His coffin weighed half a ton and 12 pallbearers necessary to carry out. He was buried in a solid concrete dome, his family has a fear when his body will be intervened by curiosity seekers news.

2. Johan Aason

     Johan was born in America after a few years his mother moved from Norway. Interestingly she is also a giant with a height 7'2 ". According to his death certificate from the Mendocino Hospital, at the time of death recorded her height 9'2". He was buried in Montana.

3. John Rogan

     John Rogan was born in 1868 and he grew normally until the age of 13 tahun.tingginya recorded until after his death is 8'9 ". Because of illness he weighed only 175 pounds. He died in 1905 due to complications from the disease.
 

4. John Carroll

     John Carroll was born in 1932 in Buffalo, New York and known as the Buffalo giant. Although many medical treatments, he grew up in a very fast rate. He grew seven inches in a few months. He died in 1969 and then ketinggianya not recorded on death, However it is believed that he had nearly nine feet in height. 

5. Leonid Stadnyk

     Leonid Stadnyk was born in 1971 in Ukraine. He is a registered veterinary surgeon and lives with his mother. Currently, he is listed as the tallest man according to Guinness Book of Records. A group of businessmen ukraine donated satellite dish and a computer to Stadnyk and now he has Internet access.

5 highest mountain

1.Mount Everest (8.850 m)

      Mount Everest is a mountain tertinngi in the world (when measured from sea paras). ridge peak marks the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. In Nepal the mountain is called Sagarmantha meaning "Forehead Sky" and in Tibetan Known Chomolangma or Qomolangma, which means "Mother of the Universe".
      The mountain is getting various English name from the name of Sir George Everest. This name was given by Sir Andrew Waugh, the surveyor-general British India, the successor of Everest. Everest is one of the seven peaks in the world.

      Radhanath Sikdar, mathematician and surveyor from Bengal, was the first state as the highest peak Mount Everest through trigonometric calculations in 1852. This calculation is done using a theodolite from a distance of 150 miles away in India. Most of the people of India believe that these peaks should be named according to Sikdar, not Everest.
      This mountain has a height of about 8850 m, although there are variations in terms of size (both Nepal and the Chinese government has not officially endorsed this measure, the height of Mount Everest is still considered to be 8848 m by them). Mount Everest was first measured in 1856 has a height of 8839 m, but is stated as 8840 m (29,002 ft). Additional 0.6 m (2 ft) shows that at that time the exact height of 29,000 feet will be considered as a rounded estimate. General assessment used at present is 8850 m that is obtained through reading Global Positioning System (GPS). Himalaya mountain is still rising higher due to tectonic plate movement area.

2. K2 (8.611 m)

     K2 is the 2nd highest mountain in the world. Located in the Karakoram from the Himalayas between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China; is a national mountain in Pakistan. High peguungan reaches 8.611 meters (28.251 feet). Perhaps, this is more difficult mountain to climb than Mount Everest because of bad weather. K2 is also higher in the surrounding area when compared to Everest. K2 is dubbed the "Mountains Cruel" because of this. In 2004, only 246 people who managed to climb to the top. At least 56 people died while trying to climb it.
     Unofficial name for K2 is Mount Godwin Austen, is named after the man who first climbed it. In addition, this mountain is also named Qogir (diturukan of Chogori), Lamba Pahar, Dapsang, Kechu, Ketu, etc..

3. Kangchenjunga (8.586 m)

    Kangchenjunga (Nepali: कञ्चनजङ्घा Kanchanjaŋghā) SewaLungma (Limbu) is the 3rd highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest and Chogori) with a height of 8586 meters (28,169 feet). The mountain also is the 2nd highest mountain in Nepal. Kangchenjunga means "Five Treasure Snow, because it consists of five peaks, four of which reached more than 8450 meters. treasure trove of objects that symbolize the five gods of gold, silver, gems, grain and scripture. Kangchenjunga called Sewalungma in language Limbu and consecrated in religious tradition Kirant. Three of the five peaks (main, central, and southern) limit the region of North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India and Taplejung District of Nepal, and 2 others are in the Taplejung district. In addition, this region was also used as Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project by the World Wildlife Fund, which protects the Red Panda animals, birds, and plants typical of Nepal. The Indians also have a protected area in the Park Khangchendzonga.

4. Lhotse (8.545 m)

     Lhotse (Nepal: ल्होत्से) is a mountain in Nepal and the PRC. The mountain is located in the northern part of the country. This mountain has a height of 8516 m (27,940 ft) and is the fourth largest mountain in the world and is one of the peaks that form a group of Mount Everest.
      People who climb the mountain is Luschinger Fritz and Ernst Reiss on May 18, 1956.

5. Makalu (8.462 m)

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5 Most Expensive Paintings Ever

1. No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock ($140,000,000?)

     Unconfirmed rumors that continue to buzz the art world now place this painting at the top of the list, at least temporarily. If true, the $140 million price tag would be the highest ever for a painting, besting the $135 million paid for the Gustav Klimt painting Portrait of Adele Block Bauer in June 2006.

     Painted by expressionist Jackson Pollock in his trademark "drip" style, the 4' x 8' painting is said to have been purchased by entertainment mogul David Geffen in November 2006.

2. Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Gustav Klimt ($135,000,000)

      The record-breaking sale - which followed a court order by the Austrian government to return the painting to Bloch-Bauer's heir - was the culmination of a years-long dispute over the painting looted by Nazis during World War II.
      Painted by the art nouveau master Gustav Klimt in 1907, the portrait was purchased in 2006 by cosmetics heir Ronald S. Lauder.

3. Nu au Plateau de Sculpteur (Nude, Green Leaves and Bust) by Pablo Picasso ($106, 500,00) 

   

     Created in a single day in March 1932, Picasso's painting set a world record auction price for a work of art at Christie’s in May 2010. The painting, more than 5 feet by 4 feet, shows Picasso’s mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter, both reclining and as a bust.

4. Garçon à la Pipe by Pablo Picasso ($104,100,000)

      Garçon à la Pipe was created during the artist's famous Rose Period, during which Picasso painted with a cheerful orange and pink palatte. The oil on canvas painting, measuring 100 × 81.3 cm (slightly over 39 × 32 inches), depicts a Parisian boy holding a pipe in his left hand.

5. Dora Maar with Cat by Pablo Picasso ($95,200,000)

      Another big surprise followed in 2006, when this painting near doubled its presale estimate and fetched a record $95,200,000 at auction at Sotheby's on May 3, 2006.

      Painted in 1941, Picasso's controversial portrait (one of his last) is sometimes described as an unflattering depiction of his mistress, Dora Maar, who was an artist/photographer and mistress of Picasso whose relationship lasted ten years during the 1930s and 40s.

 

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5 richest countries of the world

1. Luxemburg - $80,800

     This tiny country with a total population of less than 500 000 is a true European miracle. By tiny we mean the 8 smallest country in the world. From top to bottom it’s only about 50 miles and at its widest about 30 miles.

Where does the money come from?
    Well, there is over 250 banks crammed into the small country! It has the largest banking concentration in the European Union and probably in the world. In addition to being rich the people are smart as well. In elementary school everyone studies in French, starting from middle school they learn in German and in highschool the main language is English.
     Their own language – Lëtzebuergesch. When picking up a local newspaper be prepared to find articles in all languages.

2. Qatar - $75,900

     This Arabic speaking country has less than million people and gained independence from Great Britain only in 1971. Qatar used to be a poor Islamic country but since the discovery of oil and natural gas in the 1940s, it is completely transformed. With no income tax it is one of the least taxed countries in the world, while still offering most of its services to the population for free. (Who needs tax when you have all this oil and gas money coming in).

      In 2009 Qatar is also expected to be the fastest growing economy in the world!

3. Norway - $55,600

     Norway is one of the few highly developed countries in Europe tthat are not part of the European Union. This oil and natural gas rich country has living costs more than 30% higher than in the United States. In 2006 only Russia and Saudi Arabia exported more oil than Norway.

4. Kuawit - $55,300

        In Arabic Kuwait translates to “Fortress built near water”. In addition to being on the coast of the Persian Gulf this country has well known neighbors like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Kuwait has the worlds fifth largest proven oil reserves – about 10% of the worlds total. Being a country without taxes, about 80% of the governments revenue comes from exporting oil. Having the the second-most free economy in the Middle East, Kuwait has one of the fastest growing economies in the region. 

5. United Arab Emirates – $55,200

        This oil and natural gas rich country has a highly developed economy which makes it one of the most developed in the world. Having more money than they know what to do with, they have built numerous artificial islands and just finished building the worlds highest structure –Burj Khalifa. It is 828 meters tall, being about 2 times as high as the Empire State Building in New York. It is estimated that about 1/4th of the total construction going on in the world is taking place in Dubai – one of the largest cities in United Arab Emirates.

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5 Poorest Countries Of The World

1. Republic of the Congo (GDP – per capita: $300)

     Republic of the Congo in Central Africa is the last at the bottom of the economic heaps. Depreciation of Franc Zone currencies, incredibly high levels of inflation in 1994, eruption of the civil war, and continuation of armed conflict and slumping oil price in 1998 broke down the economy of the country.

2. Republic of Liberia (GDP – per capita: $500)

 

     Republic of Liberia on the west coast of Africa is one of the ten poorest economies across the globe. A decline in the export of commodities, the flight of many investors from the country, the unjust exploitation of the country’s diamond resource, looting and war profiteering during the civil war in 1990 brought the economy of the country to its knees. External debt of the country is more than its GDP.

3. Republic of Zimbabwe (GDP – per capita: $500)

     Republic of Zimbabwe is located between the Limpopo and Zambezi rivers in the south of Africa. Its economy suffers a slowdown due to supply shortage, soaring inflation and foreign exchange shortage. Zimbabwe’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo left its economy fragile. The worst consequence of the knelt-down economy is unemployment that is as high as 80%.

4. The Solomon Islands (GDP – per capita: $600)

     The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia. Fishing holds its domestic economy. Above 75% of the labor class, is involved in fishing. Timber was the main product for export until 1998. Palm oil and copra are important cash crops for export. The Solomon Islands are rich in mineral resources like zinc, lead, gold and nickel.

5. Republic of Somalia (GDP – per capita: $600)

      Agriculture is the base of the economy of Republic of Somalia in the Horn of Africa. Nomads and semi-nomads comprise a major part of the population. Rearing livestock is the primary source of livelihood for them. The small agricultural industry contributes 10% to its GDP.

 

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