Notes on cartography by American cartographer, Erwin Raisz (1893-1968). So neat and precise. This makes me want to draw maps.
I think these are all from Raisz’s 1962 book, PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHY.
A Rose of Jericho three hours after being watered having nearly returned to is previous, alive, state!
The Rose of Jericho(Anastatica hierochuntica) is a species of resurrection plant. These plants are characterized by their ability to use Poikilohydric mechanisms which enable them to survive extreme dehydration for years at a time.
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A Rainbow of Light Diffracts Through Hummingbird Wings in Photographs by Christian Spencer
A Highland Coo and her calf wandering down an empty road, Argyll and the Isles, Scotland. Credit: Andy Maclachlan.
Yuanyang Rice Terraces
This aerial view of the mountains of Yuanyang Couny of the Yunnan province in south China presents a spectacular visual of the rice terraces that cover the landscape. Due to the scarcity of level ground, only about 5% of the land is used for agriculture. However, the Hani people, the predominant ethnic group of the region, have adapted very well.
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Wtf does modern interior design have against back support
every morning when i go in the kitchen she yells at me nonstop so i have to put the spoon on her head
http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/stupendemys-geographicus-shells-08131.html
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