Top 10 World Heritage Sites

1. Stonehenge, England

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English country of Wiltshire.It is one of the most famous sites in the world,  composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.Archaeologists have believed that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC.The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records. Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. This multiplicity of theories, some of them very colourful, are often called the "mystery of Stonehenge".


2.Chichen Itza, Mexico

It is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula,in the Municipality of Tinúm, Yucatán state, present-day Mexico.The Maya name "Chich'en Itza" means "At the mouth of the well of the Itza."It is the type of building you can imagine being filled with El Dorado's lost gold.

3.The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls

The Old City is home to several sites of key religious importance: the Temple Mount and its Western Wall for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians, and the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims.Today, the Old City is roughly divided into the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Armenian Quarter. . Boasting over 220 historic monuments -- among them the marvelous 7th century Dome of the Rock, The Wailing Wall and Christ's tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

4.Rapa Nui, Easter Island

 Easter Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai which was  created by the early Rapanui people. It is a World Heritage Site (as determined by UNESCO) with much of the island protected within Rapa Nui National ParkThe indigenous name of Easter Island, Rapa Nui is a volcanic, Polynesian island watched over by huge stone Maoi, eerie figures supposedly built to represent important ancestors of each clan that weigh hundreds of tons and rise 60 feet. Over 3,000 people live on the island today alongside the statues.

5.Vatican City, Italy

One of the most religious and beautiful cities on earth, the Vatican City is actually a landlocked, self-contained sovereign city-state with a population of 900.It is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state, ruled by the Bishop of Rome—the Pope. Most amazing sites  inside the Vatican City is the Apostolic Palace, home of the Pope, including Raphael's Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

6. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

 Pyramids of Giza, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramid in Giza necropolis,it is the only one to remain largely intact among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient necropolis consists of the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. The allure of the pyramids is undeniable.

7. Historic Centre of St. Petersburg, Russia

Historic Centre of St. Petersburg,is a city situated on the bank of river Neva in Russia. Saint Petersburg is also home to The Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world.A large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and other businesses are located in Saint Petersburg. Created under the reign of Peter the Great, the city's cultural and historical past is etched across every piece of architecture with the World Heritage Site including monuments such as the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace, and the Hermitage.

8. The Alhambra, Spain

A majestic palace on the border of Granada, the Alhambra was once the residence of Moorish kings, but it's now one of the world's largest open-air museums of Islamic architecture and a World Heritage Site.There are royal residential quarters, official chambers, a bathhouse, and a mosque, as well as a series of courtyards flanked by sweeping archways, columns and fountains inside the citadel complex .



9.Tikal

Tikal is the largest of Maya cities during the "Classic Era" over 1000 years ago.It is located in the archaeological region of the Petén Basin in what is now northern Guatemala.  Many beautiful buildings have been uncovered and many more are till remained to be discovered. Amongst the many Maya sites in Central America, Tikal is perhaps the most breathtaking ,because of the  impressive buildings which have been restored in an area with many more ruined buildings still enveloped by the jungle. The sight of the temples poking through the canopy is quite awesome.



10. Notre Dame de Paris, France

Notre Dame is a world heritage site steeped in history and characterized by its French-gothic architecture, natural-looking sculptures and beautiful stained glass windows.It is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France and in Europe .

Top 10 richest singers in the world

1.Paul McCartney  

Born on:18 June (1942)
Birth place: Liverpool, England

Sir Paul McCartney is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records.McCartney gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatlesis Paul McCartney is one of the world’s richest musicians. Even after a costly divorce, Sir Paul’s net worth is estimated at $660 million.Being a member of The Beatles, he had sold over 170 million albums in the United States .


2. Jay-Z.
Born on:December 4, (1969 )
Birth place: Brooklyn, New York City, U.S

Jay-Z’s worth at $150 million posted by Forbes 2007. Since then, he’s sold Rocawear for $204 and made a $150 million deal with Live Nation. That’s $504 million, not considering deals with Budweiser and Armadale Vodka, and proceeds from 2009's multiplatinum “Blueprint 3?.Jay-Z's most public relationship has been with American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles.

3. Madonna
Born on :August 16, (1958 )
Birth place: Bay City, Michigan, United States

Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur.she released her debut album in 1983. She followed it with a series of albums in which she found immense popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos,  Throughout her career, many of her songs have hit number one on the record charts, including "Like a Virgin", "Papa Don't Preach", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes". she signed an unprecedented US $120 million contract with Live Nation.She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by the Guinness World Records.Forbes has named Madonna the world’s richest female musician, with a “conservative” estimate of $325 million as of 2007. She  reaps huge dividends from her tours. Her vanity label, Maverick Records, has grown into a respectable institution, netting Madonna millions. Extensive real estate holdings enhance Madonna’s excessive wealth.

4. David Bowie
Born on:8 January (1947 )
Birth place:Brixton, London, England

David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger.In 1975, Bowie achieved his first major American crossover success with the number-one single "Fame", co-written with John Lennon, and the hit album Young Americans.Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 140 million albums. In the United Kingdom, he has been awarded 9 Platinum album certifications, 11 Gold and 8 Silver, and in the United States, 5 Platinum and 7 Gold certifications. According to Business Age Magazine, he has in excess of $900 million. While according to The Sunday Times,his wealth is at $151 million. Bawie is one of the world’s richest singers.

5. Sean Combs
Born on :November 4, (1969)
Birth place:New York City, New York, U.S.

 Sean Combs is also known by his stage name Diddy or P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor and men's fashion designer. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records and then founded Bad Boy Records in 1993. Sean Combs is one of the world’s richest singers. In 2011 Forbes estimated his net worth at $475 million, making him the richest figure in hip hop.As founder of Bad Boy Entertainment and the Sean John clothing line, Combs has made heaps of money with his business acumen.

6. Beyoncé
Born on:September 4, (1981)
Birth place:Houston, Texas, United States

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is an American R&B recording artist, actress and fashion designer.Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child.In June 2010, Knowles was ranked second on Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world, and first on its list of the Most Powerful and Influential musicians in the world.As of September 2009, she has sold 75 million records worldwide.
 Princess of hip hop worth $315 million. At 29 years old, Beyoncé is the youngest of the world’s richest singers.

7. Mick Jagger
Born on:26 July (1943)
Birth place: Dartford, Kent, England

Mick Jagger is an English musician, singer-songwriter, actor and producer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band The Rolling Stones.The Rolling Stones started in the early 1960s as a rhythm and blues cover band with Jagger as frontman.He made most of his $288 million the old way, through touring, record sales and merchandising. Sir Mick has also acted in a produced a number of films, such as “Performance” and “Enigma”.

8. Elton John
Born on:25 March (1947)
Birth place:Pinner, Middlesex, England

Elton John is an English singer, composer and pianist. In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all timeHis worth is estimated at $265 million. In addition to several high profile tours, including a joint venture with Billy Joel, Sir Elton John has written music for several films.

9. Céline Dion
Born on :March 30, (1968 )
Birth place:Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada

Celine Dion is a Canadian recording artist and entrepreneur. Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest. Céline Dion will always and exclusively be known as the set of pipes behind the “Titanic” theme song . Dion, however, is one of the most successful performers in Las Vegas history. Her net worth of $250 million makes her one of the world’s richest singers, and can be attributed not only to her Vegas show, but worldwide album sales in excess of 200 million.

10. Mariah Carey
Born on:March 27, 1970 (age 41)
Birth place:Huntington, New York, US

Mariah Carey is an American R&B/pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress.Carey has sold more than 200 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide.She is one of the world’s richest musicians. Her estimated net worth of $225 million can be attributed not only to her success as a singer, but her endorsement deals with Nescafe and, weirdly, Aeon English Language School in Japan.

Top 10 most powerful guns in the world

10. MG-42 

It was invented by“Hitler’s Buzzsaw,” in the year 1942, is infamous   around the world as the weapon used at Omaha Beach to mow Americans down, but it was used in Russia to much more vicious effect. It fired 1,200 rounds of 8mm rifle ammunition per minute, which is sufficient to cut a man in half. It was air-cooled, and could melt its barrel if fired non-stop for 5 minutes.

9. Glock Handgun

In modern reliability the Glock is the ultimate. You can pour sand down the barrel and it will shoot. It will shoot underwater. It is commonly used in 9mm, but is chambered for .40 Sig and .45 ACP among others. It is the standard law enforcement sidearm today and will continue to be for a long time.

8. 303 Lee-Enfield

The British adopted it into the army in 1895 and used it completely until 1957. Until the soldiers could perform “the mad minute,” they were drilled ,firing 30 rounds in 60 seconds and hitting 30 targets. This required reloading twice, and working the bolt back and forth in less than half a second. The rifle is accurate to 1,000 yards with open sights, and served in India ,during the Boer War, both World Wars, and many others.

7. 50 M2HB “Ma Deuce” BMG

The Browning Machine Gun is chambered for the most tremendous shoulder-fired cartridge to date. The 800 grain powder load has 14,895 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle, which is enough to put a full metal jacketed round through three approaching vehicles. It has shot down helicopters with one round.

6. Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum Revolver

It was invented in 1955, and is still thought of as one of the most powerful handguns in the world, though it has been eclipsed by the .500 magnum, the Desert Eagle .50 AE, the .454 Casull and a few others. It was made famous by Dirty Harry in 1971 But cannons lacks  controlability and comparatively low cost. The .44 Magnum will still run you at least $800 new, which is a lot for a revolver, but very cheap compared to other magnums. It can drop Cape Buffaloes and Polar Bears.

5. The Mauser Model 1893 Bolt Action Rifle

When Paul Mauser and Co. patented the 1893 version in 7mm, the bolt action had been kicking around since 1824. It has become the benchmark, on which all bolt action rifles are based, and against which all are compared. There are three primary bolt action systems: the Lee-Enfield, the Mauser, and the Mosin-Nagant.Of the three, the Mauser system is  the most widespread, the most trustworthy, and the most battle-proven rifle mechanism in the world.

4. Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Colt .45 revolver was invented in 1873 and immediately caught on as extremely accurate at close range,. Its caliber can flip a charging man backward off his feet easily. Today it can be used to hunt deer and black bears. The larger powder loads can take down grizzly bears.It’s as famous as the gun of Wyatt Earp, among other Old West celebrities.

3. Henry Repeating Rifle

It is called the granddaddy of all lever-action firearms. Benjamin Tyler Henry invented it in 1860, but neither the Union nor Confederacy wanted much to do with it, as they were afraid their soldiers would fire too quickly and waste ammunition. It fired a revolutionary, self-contained cartridge in .44 caliber, with 568 foot-pounds of stopping power, more than enough to put a man down. It held 16 rounds in a tube magazine, and a good man could fire 28 rounds per minute.

2. AK-47

It is accurate enough to do the job out to about 400 yards. AK-47 is the ultimate peak in harsh reliability. It will not break down under fire unless something disastrous happens to it. You can drive a tank over it, throw it against a wall, submerge it in sand, water, mud, and every time it will go right on firing when you pull the trigger.

1. Colt 1911 .45 ACP

This handgun was invented by John Browning for the Colt Company, in 1911, as a sidearm for American soldiers. Its every bit as strong and reliable as the AK-47 .It immediately proved itself a world beater in WWI, again in WWII, and has been a keystone of the American military ever since.
Even untrained civilians can fire it accurately, keep it in working order, and defend themselves skillfully with it. 7 + 1 rounds of fat, man-stopping power perfect for close-range self-defense. The only way to improve on it would be to make it cheaper.
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Top 10 Wimbledon Champions of All Time in the world

Wimbledon is the only grass court championship among the four grand slam tournaments in World Tennis.

William Renshaw

William Renshaw was born in Warwickshire in England. This British enormous tennis player holds the record of winning highest number of Wimbledon trophies together with Pete Sampras. He became champion in Wimbledon grand slam tournament for seven times. He won Wimbledon tournament from 1881 to 1886 for successive six times which is still a record of highest consecutive championship victory.

Pete Sampras

This US tennis legend is considered as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is currently the highest Grand Slam winner for men’s tennis. In his career he has won 14 Grand Slam tournaments out of which he won 7 titles in Wimbledon made him the highest number of trophy winners in this Grand Slam jointly with William Renshaw. He was no 1 tennis ranking for consecutively 6 years. He has started to play tennis at the age of 17; he took two years to win his first Grand Slam title in US Open in 1990 defeating Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe. His number of career title is 64. In his 15 year-long career, he had earned a wonderful amount of $43,280,489 as prize money.

Lawrence Doherty

Lawrence Doherty has won Wimbledon titles for 5 times in his career. He also won 7 doubles titles in this Grand Slam tournament. He is also the Gold medalist of both men’s singles and men’s doubles in 1900 Olympic Games.

Björn Borg

Björn Borg the Swedish great tennis player is best known for his performance in both French Open and Wimbledon. His six titles in French Open is still a record. He has won five titles in Wimbledon is also the best performance by him. In his career, he participated in 27 Grand Slam tournaments and out of which he won 11 Grand Slam tournaments. With his 11 grand slam titles, he became the second highest Grand Slam winner in the men’s tennis. He was involved in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.

Roger Federer

This Swiss tennis player is considered as one of the greatest tennis players. Federer reached to the number 1 in the ATP ranking in 2004 and still remains there which made him third longest world no. 1 player in the tennis history. His best performance has been seen in the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament. He has won 8 grand slam tournaments including Australian Open twice, U.S. Open twice and Wimbledon for four times. He started playing tennis when he was just 8 years old. He entered in the international tennis in 1999 being included in the Swiss Davis Cup team. He won 40 career titles in his career. His career Prize Money is $25,146,458 until now.

Martina Navratilova

Navratilova is perhaps the greatest female tennis players of all time. She was the former world no. 1 tennis player in the women’s Singles WTA ranking. She has won 18 Grand Slam titles in her career which is second highest Grand Slam success in tennis history. In Doubles, she is also a legendary figure as she won 31 Women’s Doubles and 10 Mixed Doubles in her golden career. Navratilova is the best player in the Wimbledon history. She holds the record of highest Wimbledon winner with her 9 Wimbledon titles and 6 of which are consecutive.

Helen Wills

Helen Wills won 19 Grand Slams in her career. She was the ruler of the court in the 1920s and 1930s. She has won 8 Wimbledon championship in her career, she is the second highest Wimbledon grand slam holder after Navratilova’s 9 Wimbledon titles. She also won two gold medals in the 1924 Paris Olympic. She played for 17 year and she won 31 Grand Slams titles including singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. In 1959, she became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Dorothea Katherine Douglass Lambert Chambers

This British tennis player won Wimbledon championship for 7 times which is third highest Wimbledon success. She had won gold medal in the women’s singles in 1908 Olympic Games. In 1981 Dorothea Douglass became a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Steffi Graf

Stefanie Maria Graf greatest players in the tennis history. She won 22 Grand Slam titles in her career. She is the only player in the tennis history who could won Golden Grand Slam means she won all of the four Grand Slams in a year. She has won 7 Wimbledon titles in her career. She has been the no. 1 of the ranking for many weeks. She won a gold medal in Seoul Olympic in 1988. She became a member of Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004.

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King had won Grand Slam for 12 times. She won 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles tournaments and 11 mixed doubles tournaments in her career. Her performance in Wimbledon deserves her to be considered as a legend. She won six Single’s Grand Slam titles in Wimbledon. She was very famous for her hard hitting and speed which helped her to win over many great players of her time. She is the first tennis player in the history to be selected as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1972. She is also a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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