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October 23, 2008

Worlds Tallest Water Fountain

Tallest Water FountainKing Fahd’s Fountain is a water fountain located in the city Jeddah, Saudi Arabia named after the King Fahd.

 This is the tallest water fountain in the world, with water reaching an amazing height of about 1024 ft into the sky. Each one of the three massive pumps deliver 165 gallons of water per second. The water is propelled through 5 inch nozzles at an unbelievable speed of 233 mph. King Fahd’s Fountain, also known as Jeddah’s Fountain, is the worlds tallest water fountain. It dominates the skyline of the city of Jeddah, the capital of Saudi Arabia and is the wealthiest city in the Middle East, and western Asia today, which is located on the coast of the Red Sea.                                                       Read the rest of this entry »


October 13, 2008

Niagara Falls Facts

Author: FountainMan
Niagara Falls

Waterfalls have long been admired for their stunning beauty and fierce strength. Niagara Falls are a series of waterfalls formed by the Niagara River on the borders of Canada and the United States. The falls separate the state of New York and the province of Ontario. The Niagara Falls are composed of two major sections separated by American Falls (U.S.) and Horseshow Falls (CA).

These falls were formed following the last ice age when the glaciers began to melt and the water from the newly formed Great lakes worked its way through the Niagara Escarpment on their way to the Atlantic Ocean. The Niagara Falls are not as high as they are wide. The falls boast more than six million cubic feet of water flowing every minute. These are the most powerful falls in America.


October 13, 2008

Amethyst Trickles Sooth Stress

Author: FountainMan

Amethysts are believed to have prolific healing powers. The ancient Greeks believed that the amethysts protected them from the affects of alcohol. The word “amethyst” dates back to the Greek word “amethystus” meaning not drunken.

amethysts

In addition to its apparent sobering qualities, the amethyst is known for it calming qualities and is often associated with peace. Amethysts are beneficial in soothing the mind of people involved in constant rigorous metal activity. These stones have also been used to bring individuals understanding of life and death.

Try installing amethyst water fountains in your home to aid in stress relief. These gem adorned water fountains make soft trickling noises that lull anxious minds and relax tense bodies.


October 6, 2008

Water Fountains Are Economical!

Outdoor Water Fountains You can create a beautiful garden with mother nature in mind. Wasting water is out. Outdoor water fountains are economical, and are low maintenance ways to enjoy a water feature in your yard. Big ponds require you to dig a hole in the ground, or you need to build up berms with stone, and they evaporate lots of water and take time to clean. You can set up a small, or a large water fountain in your yard with very little effort. Today water fountains are lite weight and easy to assemble. Water fountains are made from many different materials like fiberglass resins, stainless steel, and glass just to name a few. There are many different styles of water fountains you can choose from. Water fountains don’t use much electric, and some fountains now are solar powered. This way you don’t need an extension cord that way you can place the water fountain any where in your yard. Magazines now are featuring water fountains, and how they can be a focal point in your yard. They also show you how to build a gardens around them.