Pauline Van der Cruysse
Pauline Van der Cruysse is a Belgian model.
Peristyle
A peristyle is a columned porch or open colonnade in a building surrounding a court that may contain an internal garden.
DSR-Precision DSR-1
The DSR-1 is a compact bolt-action rifle designed for police sharpshooters. The expected accuracy of the DSR-1 is extremely high. Some sources state sub 0.2 MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition and favourable environmental conditions.
Pudlo Pudlat
Pudlo Pudlat was a widely known Inuit artist whose preferred medium was a combination of acrylic wash and coloured pencils.
Ravenala madagascariensis
Originally from Madagascar, the Ravenala is currently planted worldwide in tropical areas. As a result, this special exotic reminds inevitably of holidays. The common name “Travelers tree” is due to the myth that travelers would survive due to the accumulated moisture in the leaf bases.
Conrad Lycosthenes
Conrad Lycosthenes was an Alsatian humanist and encyclopedist. He belongs among the numerous polyhistors of the 16th century. He mastered Latin and Greek and was particularly fond of curiosities.
The Ripley Scroll
The Ripley Scroll is an important 15th century work of emblematic symbolism. Twenty one copies are known, dating from the early 16th century to the mid-17th.
Sperrgebiet
The Sperrgebiet is a diamond mining area in south-western Namibia, in the Namib Desert. It spans the Atlantic Ocean-facing coast from Oranjemund on the border with South Africa, to around 45 miles north of Lüderitz, a distance of 320 km north. Mining only takes place in five percent of the Sperrgebiet, with most of the area acting as a buffer zone. Members of the public are banned from entering most of the area, despite the creation of a national park in 2004.
Percy Fawcett
Percy Fawcett was a British artillery officer, archaeologist and South American explorer. Along with his son, Fawcett disappeared under unknown circumstances in 1925 during an expedition to find "Z" — his name for what he believed to be an ancient lost city in the uncharted jungles of Brazil.
Jorge Campos
Jorge Campos was one of the most notable Mexican soccer players of the 1990s, Campos was a particularly eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area, his acrobatic style in goal, and his colorful attire. His strength in goal was his leaping ability and speed. Campos also made for an effective striker, an example of rare versatility in football. At times, he would start a game in goal, and transfer upfield later in the match, mostly at the club level. His trademark, self-designed bright kits contributed to his popularity.