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What is a <span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Mushrooms..?</span></b></span><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/ytffb18kvhrp_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/ytffb18kvhrp_t.jpg" /></a></div>
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    A <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>mushroom </b></span>is a structure produced by a fungus during its life cycle. Its primary purpose is to hold and release spores, which contain the necessary genetic information for reproduction.<br />
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    <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span>are often referred to as the fruiting body of a fungus. There are many steps in the life cycle of a fungus, but the eventual outcome for many macroscopic species is the formation of a fruiting body and the subsequent release of spores.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Mushrooms <span style="color: #990000;">Facts</span></span></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">are comprised of 85-95 % water.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>are a fungus, and unlike plants, mushrooms do not require sunlight to make           energy for themselves.  </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b> Mushrooms </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>are more closely related in DNA to humans than to plants.</li>
<li>There are more amino acids in <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>than in <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">corn</span></b>, <b><span style="color: #7f6000;">peanuts</span></b>, or <b><span style="color: #666666;">soybeans</span></b>. </li>
<li>Psathyrella aquatica is a gilled <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushroom </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>that lives completely under water.</li>
<li>There are over 30 species of <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushroom </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>that actually glow in the dark. 
The chemical  reaction called bioluminescence produces a glowing light 
known as foxfire. People  have been known to use these fungi to light 
their way through the woods.                 </li>
<li>Before the invention of synthetic  dyes, <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>were widely used for 
dyeing wool and other natural fibers. <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushroom </b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span>dyes are organic 
compounds and produce strong, vivid colors. </li>
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.Trust me it's a <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushroom</b></span><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/q6wuo0mmt7iy_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="archzaki.blogspot.com, www.archzaki.net, Unique Mushrooms and It's Facts, Mushrooms" border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/q6wuo0mmt7iy_t.jpg" title="archzaki.blogspot.com, www.archzaki.net, Unique Mushrooms and It's Facts, Mushrooms" /></a></div>
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That 's all <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushrooms </b></span>...? <a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/ytffb18kvhrp_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/ytffb18kvhrp_t.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"><b>of course,</b></span> even the shape a little..... while it's still <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Mushroom </b></span><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/q6wuo0mmt7iy_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/q6wuo0mmt7iy_t.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">   Did</span></span> you ever</span> <span class="hps">imagine</span> <span class="hps">that</span> <span class="hps">there is life</span> <span class="hps">in a drop of</span> <span class="hps"><span style="color: blue;"><b>water</b></span>..?</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">   Here are</span> <span class="hps">some photos</span> <span class="hps alt-edited">life</span> <span class="hps">in a drop of</span> <span class="hps">water</span> <span class="hps">that</span> <span class="hps">you can not see</span>, <span class="hps">a life</span> <span class="hps">in</span> </span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="color: blue;"><b>water </b></span></span></span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">that</span> <span class="hps">will not be seen</span> <span class="hps">by</span> <span class="hps">our eyes</span>. <span class="hps">This</span> <span class="hps">photo</span> <span class="hps">was taken</span> <span class="hps">through</span> <span class="hps">a microscope</span> <span class="hps">is directed</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">a drop of </span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="color: blue;"><b>water </b></span></span></span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span></span>. <span class="hps">Numbers written</span> <span class="hps">at</span> <span class="hps">the end</span> <span class="hps">is a</span> <span class="hps">multiple of</span> <span class="hps">enlargement</span><span class="">.</span></span><br />
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 even in a drop of <span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="color: blue;"><b>water </b></span></span></span></span></span>, there is a <span style="color: #38761d;">life </span>in there</div>
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Life in a drop of Water

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Painting using Sunlight..?

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Painting using Sunlight..?

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Cucumber for your skin

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    <span style="font-size: large;">There</span> are a wide variety of cucumbers, but all kinds will have similar attributes and will have generally the same effect when used as a dermatological product. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>are made up of about 90% water and therefore can work as a cooling agent. The water in the meat of the <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>keeps it cool and moist and at a perfect temperature for reducing swelling, particularly in the soft and fragile skin under the eyes, which after a stressful day at work can turn into dark or puffy circles. Cool cucumbers placed over the eyes can drastically reduce puffiness, and even make dark circles disappear. The quiet time to relax and shut your eyes while you let the cucumbers work their magic on your eyes can also be beneficial. Simply taking a break, sitting back, and relaxing can make you feel invigorated and energized.<br />
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    Besides using slices of cucumber to place directly over your eyes, <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>masks have become quite popular. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>masks are 
particularly good for skin that has been damaged by the sun or by acne. <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumbers </b></span>contain strong hydrating qualities and can quickly revitalize 
dry and damaged skin. Applying a cucumber mask for 2-3 consecutive days 
can make a marked difference in your skin quality. Your skin will feel 
hydrated, yet clean and free of heavy oils-something that is sometimes 
hard to achieve by using lotions. A smooth and bright complexion will 
make anyone look younger and healthier.<br />
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   <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Cucumber </b></span>is not only beneficial when applied directly to the skin, but can also improve the appearance and health of the skin when it is eaten. Cucumbers are rich in silica, a substance that is extremely important to building and maintaining our connective tissues. Connective tissues are important in keeping our skin looking young and healthy and wrinkle-free <br />
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ILLUSION on WOOD

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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">   <span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">An artist</span></b></span></span> from</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="hps">Singapore</span></span>, <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span class="hps">Ivan</span> <span class="hps">Hoo</span></b></span> <span class="hps">highly</span> <span class="hps">skilled</span> <span class="hps">create</span> <span class="hps">the illusion</span> <span class="hps">image</span>. <span class="hps">But the</span> <span class="hps">illusion</span> <span class="hps">that he has made</span> <span class="hps">are not drawn</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">the field of</span> <span class="hps">paper</span>, <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">in</span> <span class="hps">the field of</span> <span class="hps">wood</span><span class="">.</span></span><br />
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Japanese, Chinese and Korean Chopsticks are different..?

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   <span style="font-size: large;">China, Japan and Korea </span>are three of the most popular nations in Asia. Their food and culture have covered the world, and one of the most distinctive culinary impacts they have had is the use of the chopsticks.<br />
    Whether you know how to use them well or not, chopsticks have become common utensils within Asian culture and within eateries across the globe.<br />
    They can be used to eat an entire meal, or just portions of the meal. A number of restaurants and hotels across the globe that use these utensils also offer spoons, forks, and knives, in case you don’t know how to use them.  <br />
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<u><i><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">History</span></span></i></u><br />
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    The history of chopsticks in Asia is older than many countries. They’re 
thought to be over 5000 years old. Originating from China, they began to
 spread to Japan and Korea by 500 A.D. In ancient times, chopsticks were
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    Initially, they were utilized as sticks to 
retrieve food cooked in a pot or from fire. Because of fuel shortage, 
food was cut into very small portions before it was cooked, eliminating a
 need for knives. Consequently, chopstick became a utensil of choice.<br />
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    <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Did you know</b></span> that there is a difference between Chinese chopsticks and 
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">   The Chinese were the first people to invent chopsticks over 5000 years ago. It is said that they were considered as an extension of fingers, which were not afraid of extreme cold or heat. They are mostly made of unfinished wood and have a rectangular shape with the blunt end. </span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">   Chinese chopsticks are long and thicker than Korean and Japanese models. These chopsticks are long since Chinese food is often served on "Lazy Susan's." The tables are somewhat larger so you need that extra length to grab that last piece of Peking duck. Also, Chinese chopsticks do not taper towards the end as much as Japanese and Korean chopsticks do. </span></span></span></h2>
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 <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Japanese chopsticks</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">   The Japanese developed distinctive types of chopsticks. They have numerous styles of chopsticks used for different purposes, including cooking usage, eating specific meals, picking up sweets, and during funerals. The Japanese use a number of materials in the making of their chopsticks. Wood and plastics are the primary materials utilized today.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">    However, Japanese chopsticks have aliso been made of bone, metal, and even ivory (these are usually reserved for special events). Japanese chopsticks are generally rounded at the ends and shorter than Chinese models but longer than Korean models. They are also more colourful and intricately designed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Korean chopsticks</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">   Korean chopsticks are often stainless steel, while those utilized in Japan and China are made of natural materials. Because metal can be slippery, these chopsticks are made rough at the ends in order to diminish that trait.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">    Another noticeable difference is that they are not of the same length as those used in Japan and China. Why are they made of metal? In the early times, pure silver chopsticks were only used by the king as the silver would change its color if anyone attempted to poison the king’s food.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">   Another reason why Koreans use metal to make chopstick is that because they use spoons to eat rice, they can use more slippery chopsticks to eat other dishes too.  </span><br />
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<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class=""><span style="font-size: large;">   Curry</span> named <span style="color: red;"><b>Phaal</b></span> is touted as <span style="color: red;">the world's hottest curry</span>. Spiciness scale starting one million units scale scoville or equal to 200 times more spicy than Tabasco sauce. Curry was made from eight types of chili, including dragon Bhut Jolokia chili which is the maker of tear gas chilli Indian Military.</span></span><br />
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Tongkonan: Torajan Kindred Houses

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm67Zlnroh8lT8cT27ivfwRWCoLbrJ3_SfaJYz9xyqlBL72qPVP-yjg7GnA4l8tEdEtVNqMYpqoK2fvFSWKl0YOxAewx5TBtRKExN72OjH_BlKnTRNd8vq3P8MbYLncKtmJ3z8g6KxhA/s1600/toraja-house-papercraft-intro-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="papercraft, toraja, iu-know.blogspot.com" border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm67Zlnroh8lT8cT27ivfwRWCoLbrJ3_SfaJYz9xyqlBL72qPVP-yjg7GnA4l8tEdEtVNqMYpqoK2fvFSWKl0YOxAewx5TBtRKExN72OjH_BlKnTRNd8vq3P8MbYLncKtmJ3z8g6KxhA/s1600/toraja-house-papercraft-intro-2.jpg" title="toraja house papercraft" width="320" /></a></div><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">   Tongkonan </span></b></span></i>is a traditional house of <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>and now as the iconic architecture in <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Tana Toraja</i></b></span>. <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span></i>house is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.<br /><br /><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>History</b></span></span></span></u><br /><br />   <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>According</b></span> </span>to <span style="color: #bf9000;">myth</span>, the first <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>house was constructed in heaven by <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Puang Matua</b></span>, the Creator (see: Religion). It was built on four poles, and the roof was made of Indian cloth. Next, <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Puang Matua</b></span> ordered the construction of another house, on iron poles and a bamboo roof. When the ancestor of mankind descended to earth in the southern half of <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>(in the area bordering the Regency of Enrekang), he imitated the heavenly house, and a big house ceremony was held for the occasion.<br />.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/tp0ohuhk9uwc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="toraja house,toraja,iu-know.blogspot.com" border="0" height="207" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/tp0ohuhk9uwc.jpg" title="toraja house" width="320" /></a></div>.<br /><br />   The former village founder of <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>, an important figure in <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>, was called <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><i>'Tangdilino'</i></b></span>. Near <i><span style="color: #45818e;">Mengkendek</span> </i>(southern <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>), a house was built that had a roof with its two ends bending upwards. This particular form is explained in various ways.<br /><br />   The first story stresses resemblance to a boat - since, according to <span style="color: #bf9000;">myth</span>, the ancestors of the <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><b>Toraja </b></i></span>people came by boat from the <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Mekong Delta in South China</b></span> - the second story claims that the arch-shaped roof looks like the sky. This is, indeed, reflected in some prayers by the ancient animistic belief <span style="color: #e69138;"><i><b>Aluk Todolo</b></i></span>.<br /><br /><u><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">different types</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">of</span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Tongkonan</i></span></span></b></span></u> <br /><br />There are three types of <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span></i>which are classified according to their function in society.<br /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">   Tongkonan layuk</span></b></span> ('grand <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span></i>') or <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span><b>pesio' aluk</b></i> ('aluk maker') is the original ancestral home in which the aluk of a particular adat territory were established. The Grand <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span></i>is the seat of a kinship grouping that traces its descent from a single founding couple. It is the house of the highest authority and it is used as the center of government.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/9u5nhe1sstap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="iu-know.blogspot.com, tongkonan layuk" border="0" height="240" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/9u5nhe1sstap.jpg" title="tonkonan" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>  Tongkonan pekamberan</b></span></span>, or <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan  </b></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Pekaindoran</b></span></i> which belongs to the family group members and offspring of the founder. It is their duty to carry out local traditions (known as <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><i>adat</i></b></span>).<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tongkonan Batu</b></span></span>, which belongs to the ordinary family members. Traditionally, only the nobility could afford to build large tongkonan and the elaborate ceremonies associated with them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/m9hase2td4zb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="iu-know.blogspot.com, tongkonan" border="0" height="240" src="http://up1.tuspics.net/IM13/i/00141/m9hase2td4zb.jpg" title="tongkonan" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>.<br /><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Differences</b></span></span></u><br /><br />All 3 types of <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan  </b></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></i>have same shape and facing north.<br />but there is a large pillar in the middle of tongkonan layuk and tongkonan pekaindoran<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>kabonggo </b></i></span></span>(buffalo horn)  and <span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><b>kalik </b></i></span>(chicken head shape) only allowed in <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan layuk</b></span></i> and <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan  </b></span></i><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Pekaindoran</b></span></i> <br /><br /><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan layuk</b></span></i> and <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan  </b></span></i><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Pekaindoran</b></span></i>  are more respected by<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> Torajan</b></span>.<br /><br /><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Ornament</b></span></span></u><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Tongkonan </b></span></i></span>house ornament in the form of a <span style="color: #20124d;"><b>buffalo horn </b></span>and the four basic colors are: <b>black</b>, <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>red</b></span>, <span style="background-color: #666666;"><b><span style="color: #ffd966;">yellow</span></b></span>, and <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><b>white </b></span></span> representing the original trust Toraja (Aluk Dolo).<br /><br />  Each color used symbolize different things. The <b>black </b>color symbolizes death and darkness. <span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>Yellow</b></span></span> is a symbol of grace and divine power. <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Red</b></span> is the color that symbolizes the blood of human life. And, <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><b>white </b></span></span> is the color of flesh and bone which is holy.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Did you know..??</b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>  Tongkonan  </b></span></i><i><span style="color: #134f5c;"></span></i></span><span class="hps">built</span> <span class="hps">without nails</span>, <span class="hps">using only</span> <span class="hps">wooden</span> <span class="hps">pegs</span> <span class="hps">instead of</span> <span class="hps">nails</span>, <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">to</span> <span class="hps">construct</span> <span class="hps">a roof</span> <span class="hps">using a</span> <span class="hps">rope</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">rattan</span>.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 30px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 30px; background: #FFE4E1 none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 1px solid #dddddd; overflow: auto;"><blockquote><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>"A people without the knowledge of their  past story ,origin and culture is like a tree without roots." </b></span></i></span></blockquote><blockquote>                                                                                                       <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Marcus Garvey</b></span></blockquote></div>

Tongkonan: Torajan Kindred Houses

Tongkonan is a traditional house of Toraja and now as the iconic architecture in Tana Toraja . Tongkonan house is included in the list of...