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Hessian Skittles
The Hessian Skittles at www.deutsche-golfstrasse.de. Retrieved 6 Jul 2014. (german: Hessisches Kegelspiel) are a group of nine extinct volcanoes in the northwestern and lowest part of the in , . This striking collection of domed hills or ''n'' is located in the count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soisberg
Soisberg is a mountain of Hesse, Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou .... Mountains of Hesse Mountains and hills of the Rhön {{Hesse-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skittle Alley
Skittles is a historical lawn game and target sport of European origin, from which the modern sport of nine-pin bowling is descended. In regions of the United Kingdom and Ireland the game remains as a popular indoor pub game. Playing Skittles is usually played indoors on a bowling alley, with one or more heavy balls, usually spherical but sometimes oblate, and several (most commonly nine) , or small bowling pins. The general object of the game is to use the ball(s) to knock over the skittles, either specific ones or all of them, depending upon game variant. Exact rules vary widely on a regional basis. Rules variations (Note: See Glossary below for explanation of named pins) Front pin first In this variant of the game, pins are counted only if the front pin is knocked over first. If the front pin is missed, any pins that are knocked over are not reset. In Devon Summer League, this rule is played frequently. In Bristol, this is the form of the game played and "all in" ski ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountains Of Hesse
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (1,000 feet) above the surrounding land. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanism, which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of years. Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers. High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at similar latitude. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because of the less hospitable terrain and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnemonic Verse
A mnemonic ( ) device, or memory device, is any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval (remembering) in the human memory for better understanding. Mnemonics make use of elaborative encoding, retrieval cues, and imagery as specific tools to encode information in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval. Mnemonics aid original information in becoming associated with something more accessible or meaningful—which, in turn, provides better retention of the information. Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form, such as short poems, acronyms, initialisms, or memorable phrases, but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms. Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial, personal, surprising, physical, sexual, humorous, or otherwise "relatable" information, rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of informatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hauneck Castle
Hauneck is a municipality in Hersfeld-Rotenburg district in eastern Hesse, Germany. Geography Location The town of Bad Hersfeld lies right nearby to the north. Some 35 km away lie Fulda to the south and Alsfeld to the west. The community stretches along the Haune. A few kilometres to the north, the Haune flows into the Fulda. Constituent communities The community's '' Ortsteile'' are Bodes, Eitra, Fischbach, Oberhaun, Rotensee, Sieglos and Unterhaun. Neighbouring communities These are Bad Hersfeld, Schenklengsfeld, Eiterfeld, Haunetal and Niederaula. History In 972 came the first documentary mention of a chapel. It is believed to have served as a pilgrimage place. The village developing here had its first documentary mention in 1217 in a document from the abbot of Hersfeld Abbey, Ludwig I to the '' Vogt'' (roughly “reeve”) Bertho von Buchenau, in which the place is named as Cruceberc. The chapel served over the centuries that followed as a village church. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gehilfersberg
The Gehilfersberg is a hill in the ''Landkreis Fulda'', Hesse, Germany. It is part of the Rhön hills and lies northwest of the village of Rasdorf. The basalt peak is located close to the range known as " Hessian Skittles" (''Hessisches Kegelspiel'') but there are diverging views on whether it should be counted as one of the nine hills "officially" part of the "nine pins". On the peak is a Baroque pilgrimage chapel ''St. Marien und Vierzehn Nothelfer'', dedicated to Virgin Mary and the Fourteen Holy Helpers, construction of which began during the reign of Johann Bernhard Schenk von Schweinsberg (1623-32), Abbot of Fulda to replace an earlier chapel that had been destroyed. It was consecrated in 1681. Initially, a figure of Christ (the holy ''Gehülf'') was revered, but the focus shifted to the Fourteen Helpers over time. From the 18th century, the Gehilfersberg was one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in eastern Hesse. Seven stations mark the stations of the cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morsberg
Morsberg is a hill in the Rhön range in Hesse, Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG),, is a country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the sou .... Hills of Hesse {{Hesse-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stallberg
''Verna Paulin'' was a cargo ship that was built in 1942 as ''Empire Envoy'' by Short Brothers Ltd, Sunderland, Co Durham, United Kingdom for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT). She was sold into merchant service in 1946 and renamed ''Cheltenham''. A further sale in 1952 saw her renamed ''La Orilla''. A sale to a Swedish company in 1955 saw her renamed ''Stallberg''. In 1958, she was sold to a Finnish company and renamed ''Verna Paulin''. She served until 1969, when she was scrapped. Description The ship was built in 1942 by Short Brothers Ltd, Sunderland, Co Durham. She was yard number 473. The ship was long, with a beam of . She had a depth of , and a draught of . She was assessed at , ,, 10,280 DWT. The ship was propelled by a 510 nhp triple expansion steam engine, which had cylinders of , and diameter by stroke. The engine was built by North East Marine Engine Co (1938) Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne. It could propel the ship at a speed of . History World War II ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Observation Tower
An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision to conduct long distance observations. Observation towers are usually at least tall and are made from stone, iron, and wood. Many modern towers are also used as TV towers, restaurants, or churches. The towers first appeared in the ancient world, as long ago as the Babylonian Empire. Observation towers that are used as guard posts or observation posts over an extended period to overlook an area are commonly called watchtowers instead. Construction and usage Observation towers are an easily visible sight on the countryside, as they must rise over trees and other obstacles to ensure clear vision. Older control rooms have often been likened to medieval chambers. The heavy use of stone, iron, and wood in their construction helps to create this illusion. Modern towers frequently have observation decks or terraces with restaurants or on the roof of mountain st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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