Images Dated 16th March 2009

Capsaicin molecule

Capsaicin, molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested. It is a secondary metabolite of the chili plant (Capsicum sp.) and probably evolved to deter herbivores. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

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Families Kayaking on River, Giraffes, Expedition Africa Kayaking Tour, Brevard Zoo

Families Kayaking on River, Giraffes, Expedition Africa Kayaking Tour, Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, Florida

© John Coletti / AWL Images Ltd

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Italy. Rome. Basilica of Saint Mary above Minerva and Minerv

Italy. Rome. Basilica of Saint Mary above Minerva, better known as the Dominicans. It is located in the Piazza della Minerva. Facade. In front of the church, the Minerva's Pulcino (Pulcino della Minerva), designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and carried out by his pupil Ercole Ferrata (1610-1686) in 1667. An elephant is the supporting base of one of the Rome's eleven Egyptian obelisks. It was found in the Dominicans garden

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