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- Top 10 Famous Pilots Of NASA
- 6 Ways To Spot A Psychopath
- Top 10 European Waterfalls
- Top 10 Muslim Holy Sites In The World
- Top 10 Instrumental Songs To Make You Sleep
- Top 10 Haunted Places In America
| Posted: 05 Oct 2013 05:58 AM PDT NASA has captured the imagination of many a young kid who have dreamt of leaving planet earth and visiting the moon or doing a space walk. Landing men on the moon has been humanity’s biggest achievement and that is the farthest we’ve ever been from home. There have been many courageous pilots from NASA who have dedicated their lives for the sake of science and space exploration. Let’s have a look at top 10 of them. 10. John Watts Young:John Young is the longest serving astronaut in the history of NASA. He was selected as an astronaut in 1962 and retired in 2004 after 42 years of service and a total of 6 flights into outer space. He was the ninth person to walk on the moon in his mission with the Apollo 16. 9. Alan L. Bean:Lunar module pilot of Apollo 12 mission, Alan L. Bean was the fourth man to walk on the moon. He’s the only artist to have visited another world and his paintings of the lunar environment are highly valued. He was also part of the 59 day flight of the Skylab Mission II. He’s logged a total of 1,671 hours and 45 minutes in space. 8. Edgar D. Mitchell:Edgar D. Mitchell was a Navy test pilot before getting his PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and joining NASA as an astronaut in 1966. He was the lunar module pilot on the Apollo 14 mission. He became the sixth man to walk on the surface of the moon. After retiring from NASA he gained notoriety for his work with psychic and paranormal events and UFO’s. 7. Charles “Pete” Conrad:Pete Conrad was a Navy test pilot before joining the astronaut corps in 1962. He was involved in the Gemini missions and was the commander of the Apollo 12 mission. The mission was launched during a lightening storm and which temporarily knocked out the command module’s power after liftoff. He also flew in the Skylab missions. 6. Alan B. Shepard Jr.:Alan Shepard became the first American to enter space in 1961 onboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft. He was a test pilot for the navy and is known as a true space pioneer. He went to the moon on the Apollo 14 mission. He is famous for playing golf on the moon and even though he used just one hand, because of moon’s low gravity, he was able to drive farther than any professional golf player can achieve on earth. 5. Dr. Sally Ride:Dr. Sally Ride, born in 1951, was the first woman astronaut. She became the first American woman to go to space in 1983 onboard the Challenger spacecraft. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and one in English and later a masters and PhD in physics. 4. James Lovell Jr.:James Lovell Jr. was a Navy test pilot and one of the pioneers of space flight along with Alan B. Shepard. He was the backup commander of many space flights and the commander of the Gemini 12 mission. During this flight two manned spacecrafts made a rendezvous for the first time. He held the record for highest space flight time till it was broken by the Skylab flights. 3. John Glenn Jr.:John Glenn Jr. was a fighter pilot and a test pilot who was one of the first seven Mercury astronauts chosen by America for its space program. In February 1962 he became the first American to orbit the earth. He won the Space Congressional Medal of Honor for his contributions to spaceflight. 2. Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin:Buzz Aldrin was the second man to land on the moon after Neil Armstrong. Before joining NASA as an astronaut Buzz flew 66 combat missions during the Korean War as a fighter pilot for the Air Force. He got a PhD after that and became an astronaut. He took communion on the lunar surface on the Apollo 11 mission. 1. Neil Armstrong:Neil Armstrong is the most famous of all astronauts for being the first man to walk on the moon. He was a Navy pilot and engineer and flew combative missions in the Korean War. He joined NASA and was assigned as an astronaut in 1962. He was chosen to be the first man to walk on the moon because of he didn’t have a big ego, he was the commander of the Apollo 11 mission and the door of the lunar module was on his side. Neil is remembered today as much for his accomplishments as for his humility. The post Top 10 Famous Pilots Of NASA appeared first on TopYaps.  |
| Posted: 05 Oct 2013 02:54 AM PDT Most often people fall victims to psychopaths because they fail to identify them when they see them. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, fooled almost every one of his victims with his charming ways. For those who imagine psychopaths to be masked, huge, horrible and evil looking people on the lines of Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th; the truth can be very shocking. Unless someone is aware of the typical characteristics of a psychopath, it is very tough to identify them, as the warning signs are quite covert and subtle. They have great social skills and succeed in winning the sympathy of people they target. Though a lot of research has been done on the psyche of psychopaths, psychologists have failed to come up with any pattern that would fit them all. Psychopaths can be identified only by the extremity of a behavior they exhibit. Though they hide behind the mask and do not often show their indifference to human or animal life, there are times when they can be caught off guard. Being alert to the signs of psychopath can save a life, and it could well be yours. Here are the top 6 ways you can spot a psychopath. 6. Rules are for them:Psychopaths often feel that the rules apply only for others and they are above it at least that is the way they respond to rules and regulations. They at times do bow down to rules for the fear of consequences but they shred it to pieces at the first chance they get. They live by the principle of pleasure, which means anything that pleases them is good for them. When caught breaking the rules, the psychopath is either remorseless, rationalizes his behavior or shows outright indifference to them. 5. The Tough Child:Most of the psychopaths give hints to their parents about their destabilized mentality. Parents have the gut feeling that there is something amiss with their child, but often ignore their intuition and hold on to the a hope that their child is normal and everything will work out fine eventually. Psychopaths exhibit varying patterns of violent acts as minors. Often they talk about how they wish to carry out a certain violent plan regarding some person. Though all children who wet their beds even after age of 12 are not psychopaths, it is one of the signs of psychopaths. They take pleasure in playing with fire, and often torture and burn animals. They are often aggressive, show extreme interest in violence and can turn suicidal without any provocation. Parents can accept the fact that their child suffers from mental illness and seek proper intervention to save him/her and many others who may fall victims to them in future. 4. Liar Liar, Pants on Fire:One of the basic characteristics of psychopaths is that they lie pathologically almost about everything from their past, present and future. All of their stories are accompanied by grandiose, exaggerated and never consistent. After making a commitment, they may often forget to turn up and accuse the other person of lying about the arrangement without even flinching a bit. Everybody lies occasionally, but it is the extremity of the lies that often catches the psychopath off guard. 3. Am I Good in Bed?Psychopaths, especially men tend to be sexually promiscuous and end up having sex with multiple partners. More than an intimate relationship, they consider sex as a challenge. Their ego gets a huge boost by sexually satisfying their partners and often they confirm it with their partners. They show no interest in emotional closeness or intimacy they feel with their sexual partners. 2. How can I be wrong?Psychopaths cannot accept their mistakes and say "Sorry", unless they have planned it ahead of time with an ulterior motive. Often they get terribly angry and become violent when someone points out their mistake or say they are wrong. Even when cornered, they come up with excuses one after another instead of admitting to his/her mistakes. Once they have settled down in a relationship and established good hold of their partners, they show their real self and fly into rage and may physically abuse the accuser. 1. The Perfect Prince Charming:Psychopaths tend to be blatantly charming people, with smooth talks and great show of positive emotions like empathy, sympathy and understanding. People who are used the rude ways of normal people often find the psychopaths to be the prince (princess) charming of their dreams. The charisma exhibited by the psychopaths is often so perfect because they are feigning it through thorough practice, because they do not have any positive feelings of their own. They often operate the emotions as though they have a switch for it. Know that genuine feelings and emotions of people are never perfect. Always trust people who are natural, self doubting, cannot meet your emotional or physical demands and are not perfectly courteous, especially at the beginning of a relationship. The post 6 Ways To Spot A Psychopath appeared first on TopYaps.  |
| Posted: 05 Oct 2013 02:27 AM PDT Europe is well known for its culture, heritage and beauty. There are many things you would include in your European trip but most of the tourist guides don't tell you about Europe's hidden treasure, that is the waterfalls. If you are a fan of the natural beauty, these falls won't ever let you down. Situated in many countries, waterfalls are one of the best scenic views in the continent. Be it France or Switzerland, you will find tons of water falling from the height in a perfect way. The sight is purely majestic. Though you will never include these waterfalls in your trip but my sincere advice is to have a look at them before you plan for Europe. Most of the waterfalls have the facilities for water sports like hiking and rafting in them. So, if you are planning to visit the continent, include them in your trip to make it all the more memorable. If you don't want to miss out on an experience, scroll down to have a look at the 10 best European waterfalls. 10. Gullfoss Falls:Gullfoss is a two-tiered waterfall situated on the south west coast of Iceland. The sight of water falling on the cliff is incredible. The first fall of water drops on the right side and hits a rocky cliff which makes the water turn towards the left and drop again. If you want to experience a sight that will be engraved in your mind for long, you should never miss on this one. The best time to visit the Gullfoss is in the months of June, July and August when the temperature there is the warmest. 9. Langfoss Waterfall:Situated in Norway, Langfoss waterfall has the best scenic view because of its natural state. The waterfall is not used for hydroelectric power, which helps in preserving its natural glow. In summers the vegetation in the background gives the white water a beautiful contrast of green color. With a height of 2008 feet, the water of Langfoss falls down covering the rocks in a royal way. If you want to experience the nature at its best, you definitely have to visit this fall in Norway. The weather here is at its best in the months of June till September. 8. Plitvice Lakes:Located in the mountainous region of Lika in Croatia, The Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most beautiful places on this planet. With 16 lakes there are thousands of waterfalls in this area. The color of the water ranges from dark turquoise to algae green, depending on the mixture of minerals and organisms from the Dinaric Alps. You will need one whole day to experience the beauty of these falls. This area has a lot of bird and animal species, there are in total 126 types of birds to be found here. Don't ever think of missing this one on your Europe trip, you will lose the chance of watching the heaven on the earth. 7. Cascade de Rouget:You will find Cascade de Rouget in the village of Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval located in the region of French Alps. This waterfall has a unique look; it falls onto the limestone shelf and then divides itself in two parts. The total height of water is around 90 m. You can even watch Cascade de Rouget while travelling through this region as it faces the road. There are many other falls in France but this one is known as the 'Queen of Alps'. If you are planning to go hiking around the area, you will have to be very careful as the rocks here are slippery due to their composition. The best time to visit Cascade de Rouget is during the spring. 6. Danska Fallet:Popularly known as the Danish Falls, they are situated in Simalangsdalen valley on the west coast of Sweden. The best way to reach these waterfalls is by walking through the woods. The whole view is purely magical. It is said that a long time back Danish soldiers drowned here and that is the reason these falls are named after them. 5. Voringsfossen Waterfall:Voringsfossen is located in Norway and is one of the most furious waterfalls of the world. There are many falls here with the highest at 145 meters. The sight here is splendid, which makes it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Norway. The best time to visit Voringsfossen is in the summers as it is switched off in winters for the hydro electric use. 4. The Ingleton Waterfalls:Situated in the north of Engalnd, The Ingleton Waterfalls excels in giving the tourists a splendid view of nature. There are many falls here and they all have different names like First Pecca Falls, Snow Falls, Rival falls etc. To have a look at all these waterfalls, you will have to walk around the area which usually takes 2 to four hours. The walk has been made very easy with paved roads and bridges built everywhere. Situated in London, these falls are the easiest to reach on a Europe trip. 3. The Jungfernsprung:Located near the village of Heiligenblut, The Jungfernsprung is the main tourist attraction of Austria. The height of this waterfall is 130m and can be seen directly from the road. There are many stories about this waterfall. It is said that a virgin fell down from here and was caught by an angel. This waterfall is also known for a spiritual connection. 2. Vintgar Gorge:Vintgar Gorge is bound to impress you with steep depths, long walls and a lot of vegetation beneath it. Located in Slovenia, Gorge is the largest waterfall of this region. There is a safe trail constructed here, which will take to through the Vingtar Gorge. You will find a lot of waterfalls here with different heights and widths. It's an experience of a lifetime to visit this one. 1. The Rhine Falls:Located in the Northern Switzerland, The Rhine Falls are believed to be formed during the last ice age. Also known as, 'Europe's Niagara', these falls are a perfect example of nature at its best. Many tourists visit them all around the year to experience some great moments in the lap of water. The height of The Rhine falls is 75 feet and the width is around 150 feet. If you are visiting Switzerland, you definitely have to visit these falls to make your trip all the more romantic. The post Top 10 European Waterfalls appeared first on TopYaps.  |
| Top 10 Muslim Holy Sites In The World Posted: 05 Oct 2013 02:20 AM PDT Islam is the second largest religion in the world in terms of number of followers. It is the last religion to come out of the Middle East Abrahamic tradition. Islam has spread mostly in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe while the other continents also contain Muslim populations. Islam has given the world great architectural and artistic contributions. Most of the Muslim holy sites are very popular for pilgrims and other tourists alike. Here are the top 10 Muslim holy sites in the world. 10. Hassan ll Mosque, Morocco:The Hassan ll Mosque is located in Casablanca Morocco and is sometimes called “Casablanca Hajj”. It was completed in 1993 and is the 7th largest mosque in the world. Its minaret is 210 meters tall which makes it the world’s tallest minaret. The mosque can host 105,000 worshipers at one time. 9. Selimiye Mosque, Turkey:Selimiye Mosque is located in Edrine Turkey and was completed in 1575 in the Ottoman tradition. It was commissioned by Sultan Selim ll and designed by architect Mimar Sinan. It is considered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture in the world. The mosque complex contains a hospital, school, library, baths and a medrese. 8. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul:The Sultan Ahmed Mosque was completed in 1616 in Istanbul, Turkey. It is known popularly as the Blue Mosque for the exquisite blue tiles that adorn its interior. It is a popular tourist destination in Istanbul and one of the holy sites for Muslims around the world and is still used as a mosque. 7. Quba Mosque, Medina:The Quba Mosque lies on the outskirts of Medina and is a very holy place for Muslims. The first stones of the mosque were laid my Prophet Muhammad himself as soon as he arrived on his emigration from Mecca to Medina. It is a very important mosque for Muslims as praying here is considered to be a very holy act. 6. Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali:The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali is a mud brick building that is considered an architectural achievement of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style. It is located in the flood plain of the Bani River in the city of Djenne. The first mosque was built in this location in the 13th century. The current structure was built in 1907. It is a world heritage site and one of most famous landmarks in Africa. 5. Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah, Jerusalem:Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah is also known as Dome of the Rock and is located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the most controversial piece of property in the world as it is the holy place of Christians, Jews and Muslims. The controversy is over the foundation stone inside the building that is the rock under the dome. 4. Imam Ali, Iraq:Imam Ali is located in Najaf, Iraq and is the third holiest place for the Shi’a branch of Muslims. It contains the tomb of Ali, the brother of Muhammad. The mosque was built over the tomb by Iranian ruler Daylamite Fannakhosraw Azod ad Dowleh in 977. Najaf is considered the third holiest Islamic city after Mecca and Medina in the world. 3. Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem:Al Aqsa is the third holiest site in Islam and is located in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is located on the same site as the Dome of the Rock. The mosque is believed to be the second house of worship built after the Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca. Although Muslim visitors can visit the mosque to pray the Israeli government sometimes restricts entry due to safety concerns. 2. Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina:The second holiest site in Islam is the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi or the Prophet’s Mosque situated in Medina. It was built by Prophet Muhammad and is now one of the largest mosques in the world. It is open 24/7 all year round and is a big destination for pilgrims who perform the Hajj from Mecca to Medina. 1. Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca:The Grand Mosque or the Al-Masjid Al-Haram is the holiest place for Muslims in the world. It is the largest Mosque in the world and covers an area of 356,800 square meters. Millions of pilgrims visit the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia each year to visit Mecca and Medina. During the Hajj period up to 2 million people can worship in the Mosque and is the largest gathering of people anywhere in the world. The post Top 10 Muslim Holy Sites In The World appeared first on TopYaps.  |
| Top 10 Instrumental Songs To Make You Sleep Posted: 05 Oct 2013 02:18 AM PDT There are instrumental songs out there that can make you fall asleep. It’s not a comment on how boring these songs are and in fact a lot of these songs have been very popular and successful. If you listen to them during the day you’ll find them interesting and intriguing but if you listen to them at night when you go to bed at a low volume, they’ll help you fall asleep. People who find it hard to fall asleep and are disturbed by even the slightest of noise often use music to help create an ambient sound that helps them sleep. These instrumental songs are soothing, smooth, have no distracting vocals and don’t create a lot of excitement when played at a low volume. 10. Spiegel Im Spiegel by Arvo Part:Spiegel Im Spiegel is a composition written by Arvo Part in 1978. The Estonian composer wrote this composition in the very soothing tintinnabular style that has a meditative tempo. This piece of classical music is very good to fall asleep to. The only problem is that it’s not very long and ends at just 10 minutes. But you can add it to your nighttime playlist. 9. River Flows in You by Yiruma:Yiruma is a South Korean pianist and is known for his contemporary classical compositions although sometimes his sound leans more towards pop than classical. River Flows in You is a very soft, sweet and soothing piece which although very short should still be in your playlist of songs to sleep to. 8. Almost Blue by Chet Baker:Almost Blue is a song by Elvis Costello. It has been covered by many artists. The version performed by Chet Baker is especially soothing and good for falling asleep to. The song has a little vocals at the end with selective lyrics from the original which makes this song the exception in this list. 7. Opus 23 by Dustin J. O’Halloran:Dustin O’Halloran is a talented American pianist and composer. He taught himself piano at the age of 7 and has been composing a lot of good music for many years. The Opus 23 is a song from the album, Piano Solos Vol.2. It is a very soothing and romantic composition that will sooth away all your worries as you fall asleep. 6. Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven:The moonlight sonata was written in 1801 by Beethoven and till this day remains as one of the most beautiful piano pieces ever written. As the name suggests it’s about the night and the moon and played at a low volume will act as a lullaby and help you fall asleep. 5. In a Silent Way by Miles Davis:The Jazz of Miles Davis might not always be good music to fall asleep to but the album, In a Silent Way was so original that even critics found it hard to place it in a particular genre. Sometimes it’s jazz and sometimes classical and mostly it’s an amalgam of both. It has a very soothing sound that makes it a good song to listen to while trying to sleep. 4. Serenade No. 10 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:Mozart couldn’t be kept out of this list even though his compositions are known to break tempo and frequent changes in volume and intonation which can be disturbing when you are tying to fall asleep. Serenade no. 10 is probably the closest you can get to good sleeping music by Mozart. It has 7 movements and the 3rd is the most soothing and relaxing. 3. Gymnopedie No.1 by Erik Satie:Erik Satie was a French pianist and composer and he wrote 3 Gymnopedies in the 1800′s. Gymnopedie no.1 of 1888 is particularly soothing and relaxing. Interestingly this series of compositions are known as the precursor to modern ambient music which is made to be relaxing and is very good to fall asleep to. 2. Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy:Clair de Lune is a piece in the famous piano suite, Suite Bergamasque, written by Debussy. It translates to moonlight and is an especially soothing piece that can act as a very good lullaby. This is one of the best piano solos to fall asleep to. 1. Suite No.3 in D major, BWV 1068 by Johann Sebastian Bach:Bach was the most famous German composer of the Baroque period. Air is a very famous piece from his third suite. It is a soothing piece that has become a fine example of French baroque music. It will help you fall asleep in no time when played at nighttime. The post Top 10 Instrumental Songs To Make You Sleep appeared first on TopYaps.  |
| Top 10 Haunted Places In America Posted: 04 Oct 2013 09:37 PM PDT Whether you believe in ghosts and spirits or not, you’ll agree that there are a few places that are just spooky. Places where a lot of violence and hatred took place many years ago, have a scary feel to them which even the most skeptical of people can’t ignore. Maybe it’s just our mind playing tricks on us because we’ve heard so much about these places. Or maybe there really is some paranormal activity going on there. It’s left to you to make up your own mind. So if you’re ready to take your step, approach these haunted places in America known for their rattling reputation. 10. Alcatraz, San Francisco, California:Alcatraz is the most notorious prison in America. It was famous even before Nicholas Cage made a movie based on The Rock. It was always a very brutal place to be imprisoned in. It drove many of its inmates insane and many inmates died in their cells. There is no wonder such a place is going to be haunted. There have been many horror stories of inmates dying of inexplicable causes while in solitary confinement that point to paranormal phenomenon. 9. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania:Gettysburg is a prime location for haunting because of the battle of Gettysburg in which many people lost their life in violent and tragic ways. With so many deaths the place is bound to be haunted and many people have seen ghost like apparitions in Gettysburg. One famous one is “the Sentry” who guards the cupola at the top of Pennsylvania Hall at Gettysburg College. 8. Winchester Mystery House, San Jose, California:William Winchester was the famous manufacturer of the Winchester rifle. After his death, his wife was haunted by the ghosts of the people who had died due to the Winchester rifles. The ghosts ordered her to build a house if she wanted to live. She followed their orders and from 1884 to 1922 non stop construction was carried out at their house till she finally died. There are stairs that lead to the ceiling and doors that open into walls. And many ghosts including that of Mrs. Winchester now haunt the mansion. 7. Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, Kentucky:Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a stereotypical haunted mental institute. 63,000 people have been said to have died there until 1980 when it was closed. It used to house tuberculosis patients and in 1961 it closed for renovation and was opened as a geriatrics center. Today many ghosts and paranormal activities can be witnessed and flashlight tours are arranged for tourists. 6. Salem, Massachusetts:The Salem witch trials are notorious for the stupidity with which the town imploded on itself and everybody tried to kill everybody. Due to such a violent history and alleged involvement in witchcraft, this place is known to be haunted till today by the ghosts of the dead witches. Even today it’s known as Witch City. 5. Bell Witch Cave, Adams, Tennessee:John Bell moved to Roberson County in 1804 with his family. In 1817 the family members started seeing strange animals on the farm and there were knocking heard outside and inside the house and other strange sounds and voices. The poltergeist revealed itself as the witch of a neighbor woman names Kate Batts. She wanted to kill John Bell and since then the place is named Bell Witch Cave and even though John is long dead, the place is still haunted. 4. The Lemp Mansion, St. Louis, Missouri:One of the most haunted places in America, the Lemp Mansion has been the location for many deaths and suicides. The whole Lemp family found great misfortune in this house. The family members kept dying either of unexplainable reason or they committed suicide. Other people have also died here and the place is still haunted even though now it’s used as a hotel. Visitors frequently claim to have observed paranormal activity in their room. 3. Lizzie Borden House, Fall River, Massachusetts:Mr. and Mrs. Borden were killed in their house in 1892 by a hatchet. The only suspect was their daughter Lizzie Borden who was arrested but later on released. She was still accused of the murders when she died in 1927. Some say she haunts the place as a revenge of the indignation she had to face all her life for something she didn’t do. Or maybe she was crazy and did kill her parents and now haunts the place just for fun. 2. Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois:The Bachelor Grove Cemetery looks like a normal old cemetery that has been ravaged by time. The place is coming apart and has been vandalized excessively. It is also the most haunted cemetery in the United States as many ghosts are seen on the property. Especially near a pond which was used by mob bosses to dump dead bodies into. 1. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado:The Stanley Hotel is famous for haunting and paranormal activities. Kitchen staff have heard parties going on in the ballroom after hours when the room was empty and other staff have heard the piano being played in the lobby when there is no one around. People often see ghosts in their bedrooms in the middle of night and one ghost in particular has been known to steal jewelry and other costly items as well. The post Top 10 Haunted Places In America appeared first on TopYaps.  |
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