Bridges have played a crucial role in the development of cities and entire states since ancient times. For example, the bridge over the Danube River united the two cities of Buda and Pest, forming the city of Budapest, which we now know as the capital of Hungary. Bridges also symbolize unity, so newlyweds often use […]

Skyscrapers are the result of extremely high land prices, which necessitates building upwards rather than outwards. Nowadays, the construction of skyscrapers has become a kind of competition — who can build higher. 1 Zifeng Tower (China) A 450-meter structure with shopping centers, restaurants, and offices. This year it celebrates its tenth anniversary, although it is […]

Did you know what slum tourism is? It’s a new fascination — traveling through various slums. It’s quite an extreme option, but no less interesting for that. Fortunately (or unfortunately for some), there are plenty of slums in the world, some of them quite impressive. 1Dharavi. Mumbai, India Perhaps the most famous slums in the […]

It may seem that at the peak of fame, life is only ahead, especially if you are about 30 years old, famous, recognizable, and full of energy. But fate can have different plans — death does not ask about age. Especially if one gets closer to it. 1Kurt Cobain (27 years old) A legend of […]

Internet auction eBay is the world’s largest trading platform with huge turnovers. This is not surprising, considering that extremely expensive items are sometimes sold on it. Moreover, these are not always just items. In 2019, the auction showcased what wealthy people could afford to spend their money on. 1Lunch with Warren Buffett – $1.5 million […]

Tourism experts from PACE compile a list of the most beautiful cities in the world annually. If you pay attention to the coastal European options, the overall picture has not changed for several years. 1 Hallstatt, Austria The oldest village (of course, only in terms of historical age) on the shores of the beautiful Lake […]

Croatia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Adriatic. The country is situated on the coast of the sea and, of course, is distinguished by bright and beautiful beaches. 1Sakarun A fairy-tale and picturesque beach located on the island of Dugi Otok. An excellent place for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. There’s plenty […]

Many people love to travel, of course, the coronavirus has had its impact, but the reopening of borders for many countries is expected soon, and tourists will once again fill the streets and squares of cities. A separate trend in tourism has become independent bike, motorcycle, and car trips. Unlike urban tourism, with its landmarks, […]

1 Munich, Germany The New Town Hall was built on Marienplatz square in 1908. Adorned with 32 life-size figures depicting scenes from the Middle Ages. The town hall has a clock, and the figures appear at 11, 12, and 5 o’clock in the summer. A melodious cockerel announces the beginning of each hour. 2 Minneapolis, […]

Installing a plant recognition app, I first aimed it at the daisy at my feet and it turned out to be a marguerite. Reading about daisies, I found out that there are as many as 25 species, and many white flowers are mistakenly considered daisies. Daisy is widely used in medicine, cosmetology, gardening, and as […]

Among the schools of the world, there are also their champions. And it’s not just about the level and quality of education. We’re talking about the buildings themselves, as there are truly gigantic educational institutions whose mere appearance can be incredibly surprising. 1 Montessori School. Lucknow. India This is a true giant school, designed for […]

Cannibalism is often associated solely with humans, but few pay attention to the fact that in the animal world, it’s quite a common behavior. And quite often, it’s perfectly explained by the principles of survival. Let’s get acquainted with animals that stand out most vividly due to cannibalism. 1 Polar Bear Researchers note that cases […]

The term “Wunderwaffe” or “miracle weapon” refers to a series of audacious research projects for new types of weaponry in Germany during World War II. Other participating countries in the war also engaged in the development of weapons capable of providing advantages in battles, so “Wunderwaffe” in this article is used as a collective term. […]

Let’s leave the proof of the existence of the Yeti to scientists and talk about what it’s called in other countries. We know this mysterious creature as the “Yeti,” but in other countries, it also has names. So, what do they call the Yeti in other countries? 1Yeti in Nepal Inhabiting the Himalayan mountains, according […]

Analyzing 350 world tours of 200 groups and artists, it turns out they’re not as global as one might think; the list of cities repeated from time to time. These are the trends of modern music, which has long turned from art into commercial projects. So, here are the 10 Most Visited Cities by Artists: […]

First of all, it should be noted that robotization or automation differs in the level of autonomy from humans. Such degrees of automation are distinguished: GoA2, GoA3, GoA4. The highest degree of automation is provided by level GoA4, where personnel are not required for safe operation. Train movement, door opening, response to emergency situations – […]

In recent times, a map of Europe has gone viral with the number of musical metal bands per one million inhabitants, revealing that Finland has the highest number of them. Many have attempted to find correlations with other metrics, and Barack Obama once said: “I want to note that in Finland, there may be the […]

In the Czech Republic, a large number of castles have been preserved throughout history, with over 2500 castles and fortresses known. This list presents Czech castles only from the Central Bohemian Region. 1Castle of Zleby Located near the town of Kutna Hora. Zleby Castle was founded in the 13th century by Smil of Lichtenburg. During […]

Throughout human history, many cities have been abandoned by their inhabitants for various reasons. Natural ones, such as earthquakes or landslides; economic factors, like depleted resources or new roads bypassing cities; social issues, including diseases or population aging. Many of these cities remain frozen in time, inhabited by vagabonds, or become tourist attractions. In southern […]

Recently, there have been global trends towards embracing female beauty regardless of size, giving rise to body positivity movements and fashion shows featuring plus-size models. In this selection, here are the Top 10 plus-size models: 1 Tess Holliday Ryann Maegen Hoven, professionally known as Tess Holliday and formerly known as Tess Munster, is an American […]