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Heritage on rails Slow train to Ooty In 2005, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway was declared a heritage site. It is the only line in India that uses a rack and pinion system. Chugging on The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was designated a World Heritage site in 1999. On mountain trails The Matheran and the Kangra Valley railways are equally fascinating and a ride in them is unforgettable. 
Techie TaffyWhy was Oscar Wilde called wild? Did he party too much or did he have a fondness for the wild outdoors? Well, parties were more his thing, but he also enjoyed long country walks. But best of all, his work for young people rocks even if it is ... Big feet boxer With its powerful hind legs, it can kick to wound! 
Serious monkey businessBuriatia is one of the 21 autonomous republics within the present Russian Federation. Buriatia issued a set of five stamps on apes and monkeys. The 1200 and 1500 kopeck stamps depict gorillas and the 3500 K, an orang-utan. The 2000 and ... Help the ant find his friend
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