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They say war is the continuation of dialogue by other means. People have always fought, and to do so effectively, they invented weapons. One of the most widespread weapons in the early history of humanity was cold steel, and its piercing-slashing variety—swords—received the widest distribution. Swords were crafted with their own unique characteristics in various […]
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Top 10 Highest Placed Cities
The list includes high-altitude cities with populations exceeding 100,000 people located at the maximum elevation above sea level. For comparison, these cities are higher than the famous Machu Picchu, which is situated at an elevation of 2400 meters above sea level. 1El Alto, 4150 m El Alto in Bolivia is the highest city in the […]
Top 10 world’s most produced helicopters
The first sketches of helicopters appeared in China around 400 AD, and the works of Leonardo da Vinci are also known. However, the first flight took place only in 1907. The helicopter built by the brothers Louis and Jacques Breguet rose only 50 centimeters into the air, but it marked the beginning of the helicopter […]
Top 10 Tallest Eiffel Tower Replicas
1Watkin’s Tower, 358 meters Watkin’s Tower in Wembley Park in London was conceived as an attraction and resembled the tower in Paris. However, the tower was not completed and was demolished in 1907. 2Dragon Tower, 336 meters The tower, built in 2000, also known as Long Ta, is located in China in the Harbin province. […]
Top 10 Biggest Paintings
I like visual art; in my childhood, my grandfather had a collection of postcards with reproductions of paintings, and since the internet and Instagram hadn’t been invented yet, I entertained myself by examining the pictures. On the reverse side of the postcard, the author, the technique used in the work, the size, and the museum […]
Top 10 Trams in Europe
With this publication, I will start a new section called “Top 10 Looks,” and I will prepare a series of publications on how similar objects, structures, cultural phenomena, people, and workers appear in different countries. In today’s publication, we will talk about trams. Currently, tram lines are widespread throughout Europe. Trams began to appear en […]
Top 10 Best ATVs
A quad bike is a mix of a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and a buggy, designed for riding on mud and impassable terrain. Quad bikes are very popular worldwide as off-road vehicles, technical transport for utility workers, rescuers, police, and also as a means of transportation for active recreation and entertainment. You can use […]
Top 10 Largest Cities in Japan
Japan is a very unique country that has preserved its culture from external influences. For a long time, Japan was a closed country to foreigners, so closed that many city names sound unfamiliar to us. Nevertheless, Japan is densely populated with many big cities, and today, here is the top 10 largest cities in Japan. […]
Top 10 Largest Cities in Italy
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Italy, and I was struck by the coziness of small towns where tranquility and a special seaside atmosphere prevail. People are in no hurry; they sit in cafes in the morning and enjoy their coffee. I’ve encountered something similar in Montenegro perhaps all seaside towns share this characteristic. […]
Top 10 Largest Cities in Germany
Germany, usually remembered for images of long autobahns, German cars, beer, sausages, and Oktoberfest. However, Germany is the largest economy in the European Union and the second-largest economy in the world after the USA. This, in turn, has led to the concentration of the workforce in cities and their further growth. Let’s take a look […]
Top 10 Biggest pizzas in the world
Do you love pizza as much as I do? Let’s start with a few words about the dish’s history, and then dive into the records. Pizza is a traditional Italian dish. The precursor to pizza was food served on slices of bread in the homes of ancient Greeks and Romans. The first Italian pizza appeared […]
Top 10 Biggest Countries in Africa
Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, divided into 55 countries with diverse cultures and populations, bearing historical traces of colonization. Our primary interest lies in the largest countriesl in Africa. 1Algeria, 2,381,741 sq. km Algeria is a country in North Africa, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. Modern Algeria features Roman […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Pianos
A grand piano is a musical instrument in which the strings, soundboard, and mechanical components are arranged horizontally, and the body has a triangular shape. Instruments are classified into 5 classes based on quality and construction excellence. There are not many manufacturers of premium grand pianos in the world, and the price of the most […]
Top 10 Best Urban Neighborhood
This year, the Prague district of Vinohrady made it into the list of the best urban neighborhoods. Quite a pleasant coincidence for me, as my office is located in this area, so I have a lot to say about it. Vinohrady is, without a doubt, a wonderful district, and I particularly enjoy the area around […]
Top 10 Relocated Capitals
Modern city capitals often seem to us as something permanent, unchanging symbols of their respective states. However, in the 20th century, approximately 15 capital cities changed their geographical location or name. Currently, the government of Egypt is planning to move its capital to a new city – New Cairo. Here are the top 10 relocated […]
Top 10 Czech products
Czech Republic is often considered a small country, not particularly standing out in any significant way. However, the Czech Republic is the most economically developed among all the countries in the post-communist bloc. Its GDP per capita is one and a half times higher than that of Russia and is sourced from various sectors, including […]
Top 10 Largest Charitable Organizations
Charity — the activity of providing assistance to other people in the form of providing property, finances, or services. The main feature of charity is the voluntary choice of the type, time, place, and content (target) of the aid. People engaged in charity are usually called philanthropists. There are numerous charitable organizations in the world, […]
Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World
Statues are usually created to commemorate important historical events or honor famous individuals. The tallest statue in the world is about the height of a 60-story building. It’s hard to imagine such a gigantic human figure. If you take a closer look, you’ll find that all the top leaders are in Asia. 1Statue of Unity, […]
Top 10 Largest Cities in France
Wine and cheese are the first things that come to mind when we think of France. However, it is a large country, the 22nd most populous country in the world, with a developed industry, the 6th place in the world in terms of GDP per capita, and modern technology. France is also known for its […]
Top 10 Diving Birds
Some birds can not only fly and swim but also dive underwater to find food. The first diving birds were Hesperornises, which lived in the Cretaceous period. There are many birds today that have preserved this skill. The most common, of course, are ducks and their entire duck family. Some ducks can dive to great […]