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    INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
    December 4, 1998 - Space

    The first 6 astronauts are taken by Space Shuttle Endeavour to Attach the Unity Module to Zarya FGB to begin the assembly in space of the International Space Station, as of December 4th 2008 24 out of the 32 modules to complete the Space Station are connected. The International Space Station (ISS) is a joint project between (NASA) U.S.A., (RKA) Russia , (JAXA)Japan , (CSA) Canada and eleven European countries (ESA). The space station is in low orbit and can be seen from Earth with the naked eye. Since 2nd November 2000 the Space Station has been manned continually. The International Space Station came about after the cold war ended with an "Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Concerning Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes". Below is a video from NASA giving an idea of how you assemble a space station 220 miles above the Earth's surface while moving at 17,500 mph?

    DINOSAUR EGGS SELL FOR $420,000
    December 4, 2006 - United States

    A 65 million-year-old nest of dinosaur eggs has been auctioned to an unnamed buyer in Los Angeles for $420,000. The nest contains twenty-two broken eggs, nineteen of which are in embryonic form, with some of the raptors clearly visible. The nest had been discovered in Guangdong, China in 1984, and the buyer has not been named.

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The majority of people from the European Union are sure that the frontiers of Europe are equal to the borders of Western Europe. Although the East European countries aren't EU members, they are developed states with a lot of points of interest. One of the most peculiar countries in East Europe is Belarus. It is situated in the center of Europe on the intersection of main trade routes from South to North and East to West. The majority of Europeans associate the name Belarus with Russian Federation, but it is a separate country famous for its scenic views and rich cultural and historical background.

If you're going to make a journey to Minsk city, the capital of Belarus, you're lucky. If you are going there on holiday, you'll have lots of new emotions. If you're on a business trip, ascertain that you have enough time to enjoy Minsk points of note. It definitely worth it. As you possibly know from the history, the city of Minsk was practically completely destroyed during the World War II, so nowadays the re-built city has a stylish and contemporary look. But nevertheless, there are some places in Minsk where ancient buildings were saved. A great example is Trinity suburb. It was restored in the 80s, but it still has the ancient atmosphere.

While you're planning a trip to the city of Minsk, the most important question is where to stay. There are a number of first class hotels in Minsk, but a great choice will be to rent a flat. Advantages of living in an apartment instead of a hotel are evident. There is no need to stick to hotel schedules and rules. You have your own kitchen and can cook your favorite food for yourself. With all that the living standards in Minsk apartments are on a high level. You may choose from a great range of apartments - from cheap flats to expensive ones, from one-room flats to luxurious flats. But still, you may be certain that all the apartments are comfortable and correspond to European standards. The difference between cheap and expensive flats is in the amount of the amenities, not in their quality.

As a rule, the apartments are situated in the center of the city, within a walking distance from the most popular shopping centers and tourists' destinations. All your wishes will be taken into consideration and the apartment will be prepared for you in strong correspondence to your order.

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