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🏰Stará Plynárna, located in the village of Hřensko near the entrance to the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the Czech Republic, is a striking example of industrial heritage transformed into a charming landmark.
Originally built in the late 19th century as a gasworks facility, it once supplied lighting for the local area before falling into disuse as technology advanced.
Despite its industrial origins, the building has a distinctive fairy-tale appearance, with steep roofs, stone facades, and ornate wooden details that blend seamlessly with the surrounding cliffs and forests. Its picturesque exterior, set against dramatic sandstone formations, makes it one of the most recognizable buildings in Hřensko.
Today, Stará Plynárna has been restored and repurposed as a cozy guesthouse and restaurant, offering visitors both comfort and a glimpse into the region’s past.
🏰🌲Inside, guests can enjoy a warm, rustic atmosphere inspired by the building’s historical character, with wooden beams, stone walls, and traditional décor that reflect the charm of the Bohemian countryside.
The location is ideal for exploring nearby natural landmarks such as the Pravčická Gate, Edmund Gorge, and the winding Kamenice River.
Stará Plynárna also serves as a peaceful retreat after hikes, providing hearty local dishes and relaxing accommodations. Its blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty has made it a beloved stop for travelers discovering the landscapes of Bohemian Switzerland.
Whether admired for its unique design or used as a base for outdoor adventures, Stará Plynárna remains a memorable part of Hřensko’s cultural and scenic identity.
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🏰Stará Plynárna, located in the village of Hřensko near the entrance to the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the Czech Republic, is a striking example of industrial heritage transformed into a charming landmark.
Originally built in the late 19th century as a gasworks facility, it once supplied lighting for the local area before falling into disuse as technology advanced.
Despite its industrial origins, the building has a distinctive fairy-tale appearance, with steep roofs, stone facades, and ornate wooden details that blend seamlessly with the surrounding cliffs and forests. Its picturesque exterior, set against dramatic sandstone formations, makes it one of the most recognizable buildings in Hřensko.
Today, Stará Plynárna has been restored and repurposed as a cozy guesthouse and restaurant, offering visitors both comfort and a glimpse into the region’s past.
🏰🌲Inside, guests can enjoy a warm, rustic atmosphere inspired by the building’s historical character, with wooden beams, stone walls, and traditional décor that reflect the charm of the Bohemian countryside.
The location is ideal for exploring nearby natural landmarks such as the Pravčická Gate, Edmund Gorge, and the winding Kamenice River.
Stará Plynárna also serves as a peaceful retreat after hikes, providing hearty local dishes and relaxing accommodations. Its blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty has made it a beloved stop for travelers discovering the landscapes of Bohemian Switzerland.
Whether admired for its unique design or used as a base for outdoor adventures, Stará Plynárna remains a memorable part of Hřensko’s cultural and scenic identity.
📸 Photo by : @zamkoholik
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The Star Navigator spotted along the shores of Boracay at Sunset, 17 Dec 2025.
Photos by Amor Moments - Boracay Wedding Photographer.
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Ferrari 400 Superamerica Passo Corto Cabriolet
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Boracay Island today, December 17, 2025
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Exactly forty-nine years ago this month, Blondie released their self-titled debut LP (December 1976)
After forming in late 1974, and becoming an integral part of the burgeoning new music scene (including regular gigs at New York’s happening CBGB club), Blondie recorded a demo in 1975, and then released their debut single “X-Offender” in June 1976.
This album followed six months later.
And despite their live presence in the edgy punk and new wave clubs in the US, the band first broke through commercially 10,000 miles away in Australia.
And it happened when Molly Meldrum played the wrong song on Countdown!
Debbie Harry recalled, “We met Ian [Molly] in 1977... he asked if we had any videos [and] we gave him videos for "X Offender" and "In the Flesh".
On Countdown, they were meant to play "X Offender", but they played "In the Flesh" instead. So our success in Australia was one big mistake."
Keyboard player Jimmy Destri said, “we still thank him to this day" for playing the wrong song. But drummer Clem Burke and guitarist Chris Stein suggested that it may have been a deliberate ploy on the part of Meldrum, because he preferred “In The Flesh” to “X-Offender”.
Whatever the truth is, “In The Flesh” went to #2 in Australia, and off the back of that, the album peaked at #14 in Australia, the only country where it charted.
That success in Australia catapulted the band to their eventual success worldwide, as the band ended their contract with their original label Private Stock Records and signed with Chrysalis in mid 1977.
Chrysalis re-released the album in September 1977.
In 2020, Rolling Stone included Blondie at #401 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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Before smartphones and paparazzi, Michael Jackson had a master class in vanishing from the public eye.
To move through public life without being swarmed, he donned elaborate disguises,
including wigs, hats, glasses, mustaches, and even prosthetics, transforming himself into a new character whenever he wanted to blend in.
Some outfits were subtle, others startling, and a few were nearly unrecognizable,
but every disguise spoke to the overwhelming nature of his fame.
8 Muay Thai Life Lessons You Should Know:
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Dreaming in Silence — monumental 20-foot stainless-steel sculptures by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.
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"A manta mating train is one of the most electric things I’ve ever witnessed underwater.
What often feels like a quiet, almost meditative encounter suddenly transforms into motion, speed, and intention. A female leads the way, powerful and precise, with a line of males close behind, mirroring her every move. They dive, twist, roll, and surge forward together in a fleeting choreography that lasts only moments before dissolving back into the blue.
It’s a reminder that even the most gentle beings carry immense strength. Mantas move through the ocean with grace, curiosity, and presence, yet when the moment calls for it, they erupt with life and purpose.
To witness this is to understand how much of the ocean’s story still unfolds beyond our notice and why protecting these animals matters far beyond a single encounter."
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#islands #scuba #marinelife
Anti-tank scooter made in the 1950s from a Vespa scooter for use with French paratroops.
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On this day in 1965, The Beatles double A side single “Day Tripper”/ “We Can Work it Out” went to #1 on the US Singles Chart (December 16)
The release marked the first time in Britain that both tracks on an artist's single were promoted as joint A-sides.
It was the band’s 9th UK #1, and their third Christmas #1 in a row.
In the UK, "Day Tripper" / "We Can Work It Out" was the seventh highest selling single of the 1960s.
It’s also the 54th best-selling single of all time in the UK – one of six Beatles singles included in the top sales rankings published by the Official Charts Company.
"Day Tripper" was written early in the Rubber Soul sessions when the Beatles were under pressure to produce a new single for the Christmas market.
John Lennon wrote the music, including the iconic riff, and most of the lyrics, while Paul McCartney contributed some of the lyrics.
Lennon described "Day Tripper" as a "drug song" in 1970, and in a 2004 interview McCartney said it was "about acid".
"We Can Work It Out" is a comparatively rare example of an actual Lennon–McCartney collaboration from this period in the Beatles' career.
The single also went to #1 in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, and the Netherlands, and was #2 in Germany.
In the US, both songs entered the Billboard Hot 100 separately on the week ending 18 December.
In early 1966, "We Can Work It Out" spent three non-consecutive weeks at #1, while "Day Tripper" peaked at #5.
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🇲🇲 Diversity of Myanmar.
Myanmar is one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally diverse nations, home to a rich mosaic of traditions, languages, and identities.
Best Cookie in the World for 2026: Makroud el louse, Algeria 🇩🇿
Full list: tasteatlas.com/best/foods-by-category
A traditional Algerian almond cookie shaped like a diamond, makroud el louse, has been ranked as the 2nd Best Cookie in the World 2025/26 on TasteAtlas.
It achieved an average rating of 4.27/5, based on verified user ratings counted only from users who have actually tried the dish. The ranking is powered by algorithms that filter out bots and nationalist voting brigades, ensuring pure democratic math: no jury, no magic.
Photo: @yahia_bey_school_officiel
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#3 Best Food Region to visit in 2026: Crete, Greece 🇬🇷
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Here's artist Pablo Picasso with his second wife, Jacqueline, and David Douglas Duncan, sitting in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing in 1956.
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