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Boiled Alive753 viewsThe silkworm cocoons have to be dissolved in boiling water before the silk threads can be extracted. The silkworms are thus boiled alive inside their cocoons - 6,600 silkworms have to die for every kilogram of silk produced. The PETA folks are not happy about it.
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Streetcars724 viewsPublic transportation in Istanbul seemed to be modern and adequate (subway, buses, streetcars), although we didn't get a chance to try it because we rode in our ccomfortable chartered tour bus.
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The Zero Gravity Jungle Gym716 viewsI prefer to think of it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
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JLF at Aspendos716 viewsAnother sighting of the intrepid explorer.
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Bedroom700 viewsIn addition to a luxurious bed, the amenities included complimentary slippers, as seen at the foot of the bed.
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Don't walk under me695 viewsIf that stone ever fell on anyone, it would hurt.
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Tea Time693 viewsAnother tea service, this time in blue velvet.
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Aegean Free Zone Overview679 viewsThe Aegean Free Zone, near Izmir, is one of several free trade zones in Turkey. Free zones are sequestered areas given special regulatory treatment with the aid of promoting exports and attracting foreign investment. The Aegean Free Zone is home to Space Camp Turkey as well as a car museum and a wind turbine blade factory, all of which we visited on this date.
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Terrace Mosque and Grand Pavilion657 viewsThese were 19th-century additions.
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The Domitian Temple655 viewsChuck Mattox and Rick Gering contemplate what's left of the Temple.
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Spinning Wheel654 viewsI would guess that's what this contraption is called, but what do I know?
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Council Chamber Interior Detail653 viewsIntricately patterned ceiling and wall decorations of the Council Chamber.
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