Monthly Archives: October 2011

Spot the lighthouse?

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I came across this website today with an impressive aquarium, with guess what inside? A lighthouse! A unique and beautiful exhibit from Taiwan.

– from the Korean NTD Television website:

Taiwanan Unveils World’s Longest Aquarium

2011-10-01 07:44

An impressive 33-metre-long aquarium went on display in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday at the opening ceremony of an aquarium expo.

The aquarium is believed to be the longest in the world and was built to celebrate Taiwan’s centennial this year. It features scenery and landmarks from around the island and 100 species of domestic cichlid fish.

The tank holds 28 tons of water and is made of tempered glass with an extra explosion-proof layer.

The aquarium has seven sections with nearly 30 modelled landmarks, including the Yehliu Geopark at the north coast, the landmark Taipei 101 building, Taiwan’s highest Jade Mountain, the Taroko National Park, and the Eluanbi Lighthouse down south. Each of the tanks is connected with a curved tank displaying waterfalls.

It Was a Dark and Foggy Night . . .

Audio, Lighthouses

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Life Saving Patrol by Edward Moran (1925.12.3)

“It was a dark and foggy night. Me and Rex had to think quickly to warn strangers of the treacherous rocks. Without the safety halo of the lighthouse, there was only our lantern to warn the oncoming ship. Rex howled at the emerging moon and jumped in front of the lantern’s glow. Then it came to me-Morse code. I safely communicated to the ship DANGER ROCKS AHEAD. The ship turned away from the perilous rocks and we breathed a sigh of relief.” Continue reading It Was a Dark and Foggy Night . . . →