See The 400-year-old Church

See the 400-year-old church that just emerged from underwater

A 400-year-old church in Mexico just had a Lazarus moment.

The Temple of Santiago in Nueva Quechula, found in the Chiapas state in Mexico, emerged from the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir this week because the reservoir is going through a drought, according to The Associated Press. The church was flooded 40 years ago during construction of a dam on the Grijalva river, AP reported.
The church similarly appeared in 2002 because of a drought, which was so substantial the visitors could walk through the temple, according to The AP.

"The people celebrated. They came to eat, to hang out, to do business. I sold them fried fish. They did processions around the church," a local fisherman told The AP.
The church, which was built in the 16th century by a group of monks, had a short time in the spotlight, since believers abandoned it in the 18th century, AP reported.

"It was a church built thinking that this could be a great population center, but it never achieved that," architect Carlos Navarrete told the AP. "It probably never even had a dedicated priest, only receiving visits from those from Tecpatan."

The remains of a mid-16th century church known as the Temple of Santiago, as well as the Temple of Quechula, is visible from the surface of the Grijalva River, which feeds the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir, due to the lack of rain near the town of Nueva Quechula, in Chiapas state, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The temple, built by Dominican friars in the region inhabited by the Zoque people, was submerged in 1966 when the Nezahualcoyotl dam was built. (AP Photo/David von Blohn)

Photo credit: David von Blohn

The remains of a mid-16th century church known as the Temple of Santiago, as well as the Temple of Quechula, is visible from the surface of the Grijalva River, which feeds the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir, due to the lack of rain near the town of Nueva Quechula, in Chiapas state, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The temple, built by Dominican friars in the region inhabited by the Zoque people, was submerged in 1966 when the Nezahualcoyotl dam was built. (AP Photo/David von Blohn)

Herb Scribner is a writer for Deseret News National. Send him an email at hscribner@deseretdigital.com or follow him on Twitter @herbscribner.

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Fantastic Aquarium Design on Toilet Tank

An original place for an aquarium is certainly in the toilet tank. But what happens to the fish? Don’t worry; the fish don’t get flushed down the drain.

The aquarium toilet it’s made for this and has three separate tanks – one for water flowing in, one for water flowing out, and a third for fish and underwater plants, keeping them isolated from any plumbing function. Another green point is that the LED device that lights the fish tank can also be used instead of bathroom lighting, cutting electricity bills.
Would you like to have in your bathroom a toilet tank like this? It’s a great idea!! And it’s not complicated at all. Try it!!

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Travel Can Enrich Your Personal and Professional Life

4 Ways Travel Can Enrich Your Personal and Professional Life

By Jürgen Himmelmann

 There’s nothing like the moment your plane touches down in your destination country. It’s the moment reality hits you: You’re not in Kansas anymore. You’re overseas, and adventure awaits. Many people overlook the personal and professional benefits travel can bring. By the time I was 18, I had been around the world at least 10 times and visited more than 20 countries. Travel opened my eyes to new communities, cultures, and experiences that changed my life.

Exploring the world can enrich your perceptions and open the door to future opportunities.

The Life-Enriching Benefits of Travel 

It’s tempting to view travel merely as an opportunity to party with friends or check tourist sights off your bucket list. But by considering the value of these opportunities, you’ll appreciate the experiences more.

Whether you’re studying abroad, spring breaking with friends, or going on a European backpacking adventure, travel can help you:

• Mature. Traveling abroad quickly transforms you into an adult. I’ve witnessed friends take an extended break for trips around the world on a shoestring budget. They came back completely changed. Leaving the comforts of home to explore unknown areas teaches you independence. 
• Gain perspective. Before I visited Thailand, I pictured a third-world country that was dirty, disorganized, and unsafe. I was completely wrong. Parts of Thailand are still developing and missing many regulations we have. For example, no one follows the rules of the road. People ride openly between vehicles. They park wherever they can find a spot amidst the chaos. But it works — in many ways, more efficiently than Western roadways.
• Define your story. From buses breaking down to flight delays, you create your own story of adventure. When I speak with peers, the ones who’ve traveled have the most interesting stories to tell and engage their audience immediately.
• Eliminate regrets. How often do you hear older people say they wish they’d seen more of the world before it was too late? Traveling gives you a sense of accomplishment, an understanding of different cultures, and an appreciation of the comforts of home. 

Extend Your Experiences 

When You Return Whether you take vacation time from work, a gap year, or a volunteer holiday, travel can offer amazing experiences essential to your personal and professional development. But you shouldn’t let discovery and growth stop when you return. Make sure you continue to learn by forming personal and professional connections. 

• Leverage LinkedIn. Travel boosts employability. Young people can especially benefit from experiences that set them apart from their peers. Successful travel relies on maturity, independence, and problem solving, which every employer is looking for.
• Gain knowledge of other customs. When you only know one country, life abroad is limited to your perceptions. It’s difficult to understand how different other cultures are without firsthand experience. Use these experiences to make deeper connections with people from different cultures. Your knowledge about German history could be the reason you land a new client. 

The excitement and influence of travel goes beyond the journey itself. Leaving your home strengthens your independence and resolve, helps you build your professional network and communication skills, and gives you unforgettable experiences that last a lifetime.

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Most Puzzling Mazes in the World

Mazes and labyrinths have fascinated mankind since ancient times. From the story of the Minotaur to the decorative mazes of the Renaissance, the mystery of the maze continues to enthrall us. These are some of the best examples we could find (without getting too lost that is)....

1. Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, UK

The English have always had a soft spot for mazes and this classic hedge maze is the oldest in the world, built in 1689 by King William III. It is still a crowd pleaser to this day and draws thousands of people to it ever year.

2. Reignac-sur-Indre Maze, Touraine, France

A maze that changes but stays the same? Puzzling in itself! Known as the largest plant maze in the world, and located in Touraine, France, it comes into bloom with sunflowers in the summer and is re-sown in the winter time. The 10 acre maze is forever evolving… go and see for yourself!

3. The Pineapple Garden Maze, Wahiawa, Hawaii, USA

Found in the Dole pineapple plantation, it holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest permanent maze, covering a total of 3.15 acres and has a total path length of 2.46 miles. This gigantic maze (you’ve guessed it - with a pineapple at the centre) is not for the faint hearted. For those who would rather try from the comfort of your own home you can now try to crack this maze online.

4. Ashcombe Maze, Victoria, Australia

With a claim to fame as having Australia’s oldest hedge maze, this imposing structure is 3 metres high and 2 metres wide. The gardens here include an enchanting circular rose maze featuring a staggering 1200 roses and a lavender labyrinth. Bring some string in case you get lost.

5. Puzzling World, Wanaka, New Zealand

Wacky, weird and extraordinarily fun, Puzzling World not only has one of the first modern mazes (with emergency exits just in case), it also has the most intriguing puzzle park including the hologram hall, the leaning tower of Wanaka and the hall of following faces. You won’t want to leave.

6. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Pennsylvania, USA

Known as the ‘Amazing Maize maze’, you won’t be disappointed. In fact it is so puzzling that they employ two full time ‘Maze Masters’ to help guide lost folk through it. With high walls and 2.5 miles of pathways this is certainly not surprising.

7. Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire, UK

This was the first safari park created outside of Africa and the hedge maze here has been beautifully created with 16,000 yew trees. Covering 1.48 acres and nearly 2 miles of paths it also features wooden bridges to help you navigate to the centre. In fact it’s a 3D maze.

Have you been to any of these crazy mazes?

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