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The Priceless Stone: A Father’s Touching Lesson

Instead of answering, the father placed a colorful stone, shiny and smooth stone in his hand and said, “Go sell this stone in the market. If someone asks about the stones price, just raise two fingers and say nothing more.”

The Many Shapes of the Beautiful Opal Stone

It was only 50 years ago, during the 60's, that a team of Australian scientists, analyzing the various opal stones with an electron microscope discovered the cause of the beautiful stone's unique visuals.

10 Gorgeous Villages and Towns in The Netherlands

Today it is a pleasant little village, full of stone-paved alleys, small courtyards and a beautiful Gothic church at its center. 4. Elburg The town of Elburg lies in an area where evidence of settlement has been found from 796 CE.

This Stone Tree Tells a Story of Love and Devotion

He was granted permission to erect a stone wall with a special tree-like monument, built with his own hands.

The Mystery of the Death Valley Moving Stones.

Stones sometimes turn over, exposing another edge to the ground and leaving a different track in the stone's wake. Sliding rock trails fluctuate in direction and length.

13 Photographs of Stunning Beach Art With Stones

Sometimes, he uses stones or driftwood on beaches or draws something massive on the sand.

This Magical Town is the Most Beautiful Place in China

Imagine a picturesque town, unique in its beauty, situated on a cliff from which several waterfalls flow in perfect harmony. Sounds like a dream? Well, it’s not, because in the southern province of China there is a small peaceful town that offers all this happiness, and it’s called Furong.

These People Shouldn't Throw Stones!

Video of Glass House Interior These People Shouldn't Throw Stones! photos, design, house, glass, glass house The special thing about this Japanese house, designed by famous architect Sou Fujimoto, has no walls as we know them.

This Magical Town Is the Most Beautiful Place in China

Imagine a picturesque town, unique in its beauty, situated on a cliff from which several waterfalls flow in perfect harmony. Sounds like a dream? Well, it’s not, because in the southern province of China there is a small peaceful town that offers all this happiness, and it’s called Furong.

This Artist Converts Ordinary Stones into Beautiful Artwork

She uses the Buddhist practice of mandalas, symmetrical drawings, to transform ordinary sea stones into art. Her remarkable painted stones are a treat for the eyes, as well as a meditative practice for Elspeth. Each rock tells a story, drawn from her life experiences.

Let's Go Visit: The Shilin Stone Forest

Names like Ten Thousand Year Mushroom, Mother and Son, Camel riding on Elephant, Buddha Stone, Beautiful maiden ascending from the water and hundreds more... Old pathway chiseled into the rock. Also some old steps. What is known as the Elephant (on the right) of the stone forest.

16 Astonishingly Real Animal Paintings on Stones

Japanese artist Akie Nakata has been painting intricate and hyper-realistic animal images on smooth, natural stones she discovers in nature, a pursuit she began in 2010. Her repertoire of creations spans from adorable owl chicks and graceful otters to cute cats and majestic leopards.

How Does This Artist Transform Ordinary Stones to Art?

Japanese artist Hirotoshi Itoh transforms ordinary stones into works of art. Inspired by walks along the river near his home, he began collecting stones he would find and used them to create impressive sculptures.

The Sunken Town of Villa Epecuen!

On 10 November 1985 the enormous volume of water broke through the rock and earth dam and inundated much of the town under four feet of water. By 1993, the slow-growing flood consumed the town until it was covered in 10 meters of water.

11 Magical Christmas Towns in America

Instead, venture out of the holiday haze and spend your winter break in one of the many transcendental magical Christmas towns in America.

6 Signs that You May Be Suffering From Kidney Stones

You've likely heard of kidney stones before, but you may be unfamiliar with the details. Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that can form in your kidneys. Kidney stones are usually made up of specific minerals. 90% of stones are calcium oxalate and 10% are uric acid.