The USA is a country with a rich and long history. During its existence there were ups and downs, but it learned from its mistakes and became the most influential country in the world. 7 little-known but interesting facts about the USA were collected by the Voice of America.…
The United States, which hosts more people than Germany, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and France combined, is the world's leading immigrant destination, according to the latest UN data. In 2024, the United States accounted for just 4% of the world's population, yet it hosts…
While everyone is waiting for Donald Trump's second inauguration, we decided to recall the fate of the little-known ninth US President William Harrison. He served in office for exactly 31 days. TJournal writes about this. Military man, senator and national hero William Harrison was born on February 9, 1773…
On January 20, the inauguration of the elected US President Donald Trump will take place. Before that, we decided to remember how it was in previous years and what some inaugurations were memorable for. The BBC reported on them. With the first rays of the sun on April 30, 1789, a large crowd…
Susan Flament-Smith collected debris washed up by Tropical Storm Debbie on the coast near Tampa. She has already filled two bags. She came across bottles of water, sunscreen, beer cans and old shoes... And suddenly she noticed a glass bottle sticking out of a trash heap...
On August 1, 1924, six months after the death of Vladimir Lenin, a mausoleum was opened on Red Square in Moscow, where the body of the Bolshevik leader was put on display. Since then, the mausoleum has served as the main tribune of the country; the leader’s body was evacuated during the war,...
We all know the designation of the American dollar sign - $ - but the history of its origin is quite mysterious. N+1 publication together with historian Artem Efimov decided to reveal the secret. It turned out that the $ sign means not only the dollar, but also many other currencies, including...
The profession of a flight attendant has always caused genuine delight among travelers. Men admired their sophistication and beauty, and women envied their lifestyle, which involved endless trips, staying in expensive hotels and relaxing on azure beaches, writes Lenta.ru. However, in reality, the work of flight attendants at least ...
To imagine future wars is to indulge in dangerous fantasies. Most likely, even the most plausible forecast will turn out to be wrong. The development of nuclear weapons has significantly changed the conditions of any future global conflict. There is no doubt that the armed forces everywhere are developing plans for a probable war, providing for the most varied, even fantastic...
“Of course, fraud is bad. But sometimes the swindlers are so charming (remember at least Ostap Bender - he is still a character, albeit a fictional one) and they act so masterly that it is admirable. Sometimes their ideas are so simple that the question arises: “A ...