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Some consider snowy owls to be symbols of wisdom, while others say they’re portents of bad luck. We think they’re great examples of habitat adaptability. The birds are perfectly adapted to life in the freezing temperatures and harsh conditions of their far north home ranges, which include the high Arctic ">Some consider snowy owls to be symbols of wisdom, while others say they’re portents of bad luck. We thiSome consider snowy owls to be symbols of wisdom, while others say they’re portents of bad luck. We think they’re great examples of habitat adaptability. The birds are perfectly adapted to life in the freezing temperatures and harsh conditions of their far north home ranges, which include the high Arctic tundra. Snowy owls sport heavy plumage, with abundant feathers insulating their feet, and their coloring helps them blend in well with frosty surroundings. This camouflage definitely helps them catch prey—although these birds can’t move their eyes in their eye sockets, they’re keen hunters, with each owl managing to catch an average of 1,600 lemmings a year.

When this storied bridge in New York state replaced its famous predecessor in 2017, some locals bristled as it was christened with a big name in local politics rather than its traditional title. Indeed, most New Yorkers still call the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge by its unofficial title, the Tappan Zee Bridge—after what the Dutch named this unusually wide stretch of the Hudson River. Whatever label you put on it (or its predecessor, also officially named for a late governor), the twin cable-stayed bridge is the longest span in the state, tying the east bank village of Tarrytown with the town of Nyack three miles west.

Santiago de Chile, commonly abbreviated as Santiago, is Chile's capital and economic center. It is the country's political and cultural hub. There are many things and places to explore in this city including museums, events, theaters, restaurants, pubs, and other entertainment and cultural possibilities. Being in a central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the rest of the country. Because of its proximity to both mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it is feasible to ski in the neighboring Andes and then spends the day on the beach. Entertaining activities may also be found at the city's numerous malls.

In the United States, most may assume any crop grown in a place called Marlborough is destined to end up in a pack of smokes. Not so in ">In the United States, most may assume any crop grown in a place called Marlborough is destined to In the United States, most may assume any crop grown in a place called Marlborough is destined to end up in a pack of smokes. Not so in New Zealand, where the name evokes another vice (albeit one much easier on the lungs): wine. Set upon the strait that separates the nation's two main islands, the South Island's Marlborough region sits in a fairly dry rain shadow that's perfect for grape growing. Vineyards cover the valleys here, much like seawater did thousands of years ago to form the distinctive Marlborough Sounds nearby.

History buffs are in for a treat when they visit the historical city of Paphos in Cyprus. Paphos is most famous for housing the Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings, where visitors can explore the excavation site and learn more about the city's rich historical background. Those who love natural landscapes should not miss seeing Paphos's esteemed Petra Tou Romiou, commonly known as Aphrodite's Rock. They can take memorable pictures here and enjoy the beautiful sunset.