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 ...
Do you know the nickname of your state? And where did it come from? Some of them are well known for their sports teams. Others have a more complex history and are descended from early settlers, according to USAToday. During their school years, many Americans learn basic facts about...
Lifehacker tells about the symbolism of New Year's decorations, the first garlands, the appearance of Santa Claus and the creation of the song “A Christmas tree was born in the forest”. 1. The custom of celebrating the New Year appeared in Mesopotamia around 2000 BC. On holidays, statues of gods swept across ...
Paleogenetics reveals the amazing secrets of DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence deciphers ancient texts written in forgotten scripts. Chemical analysis of molecular residues left on teeth, kitchen pots, incense and building materials reveals details about diet, odors and construction techniques...
During her 23-year career with the Internal Revenue Service, Ann Scheiber never made more than $4 a year and never received a promotion, but by the time of her death at age 101, she had amassed a fortune of more than $20...