The Water Features

Water fountains were initially practical in purpose, used to convey water from canals or springs to cities and hamlets, supplying the inhabitants with fresh water to drink, bathe, and prepare food with. The force of gravity was the power source of water fountains up until the close of the 19th century, using the potent power of water traveling down

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California's Outdoor Garden Fountain Research and Results

The first example of a sugary drinks tax in the USA came in February 2014, when it was passed by the city of Berkley, California. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to encourage a lot more people to select healthier choices, such as water. Efforts were made to find out the condition of community drinking water fountains in both high- and low-i

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"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary

Archaic Greeks were well known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted

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Bernini: The Genius Behind Italy's Most Impressive Fountains

The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his water fountain have come to be one of the city’s mo

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The Perfect Honeymoon for You

Let's face it: One of the greatest parts about arranging a wedding is that you get to take an fabulous vacation after your "I do’s." One thing cruise lines and resorts have come to recognize is that more and more newlyweds want exclusive honeymoon packages designed just for them. After the exhilaration of the wedding, most honeymoo

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