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Boiled Alive636 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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Streetcars578 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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Aegean Free Zone Overview550 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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Bedroom545 viewsIn addition to a luxurious bed, the amenities included complimentary slippers, as seen at the foot of the bed.
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Amphitheater and Acropolis541 viewsLooking west. The Amphitheater was built into the side of the Acropolis.
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Spinning Wheel541 viewsI would guess that's what this contraption is called, but what do I know?
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Tea Time538 viewsAnother tea service, this time in blue velvet.
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Council Chamber Interior Detail534 viewsIntricately patterned ceiling and wall decorations of the Council Chamber.
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JLF at Aspendos527 viewsAnother sighting of the intrepid explorer.
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A Shelf Full of Dinnerware524 viewsPlates on the lower shelves, condiment vessels on the top shelf, and platters hanging on the wall above.
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The Goddess Artemis522 viewsNot your familiar Greek virgin huntress. The Ephesian Artemis' was the Great Mother, a fertility goddess whose many breasts signify her role as the nourisher of life.
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Don't walk under me519 viewsIf that stone ever fell on anyone, it would hurt.
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