Have you ever wanted to get lost? To not be disturbed for several hours, allowing you to truly relax? Then this TOP list of the largest museums in the world is for you. Here, you can get lost with a guarantee, repeatedly. And there’s no doubt you’ll have a great time. Shall we begin? 1 [...
Despite not being the largest creatures, insects can move at great speeds, both relative to their body size and in absolute terms. For insects, speed is a key survival trait, necessary for acquiring food and avoiding becoming prey. 1 Water Striders, 4 km/h Water striders live on the surface of the w...
Any breed can become a threat to humans, even small and cute Pomeranians can turn life into a nightmare and make their owners constantly worry about their health. It is difficult to choose a criterion by which to determine the degree of danger posed by dogs: natural aggression, the size of the dog,...
A funicular is a rather exotic type of transport. It is a small car that moves on rails with cable traction. It allows the transportation of people and various goods through areas with difficult terrain: across crevices, up steep mountains, etc. Where motor vehicles struggle, a funicular easily cove...
Many large cities have grown so much that they have absorbed nearby settlements and literally merged into agglomerations. The question arose: what defines a city? Scientists devised a simple solution, writes the authoritative source demographia.com, using nighttime satellite imagery to determine the...
Stadiums are not only venues for sports arenas but also magnificent works of art, creations of engineers and architects. Often, they become the main attractions of a city or country. Who are today’s successors to the Colosseum? And how many people can attend the competitions? 1 May Day Stadium...
Pyramids are the hallmark of Mayan culture, one of the greatest civilizations at the beginning of the new era. Pyramids served as religious structures where various rituals were conducted. By the time Europeans arrived, the civilization had declined. However, the Mayan pyramids built before 1000 AD...
The underwater world is full of mysteries and secrets, and one of the most enigmatic creatures is the jellyfish. Their bodies are made up of over 90% water, and they inhabit salty seas and oceans. With their semi-transparent bodies, they almost seem to dissolve in water. However, jellyfish can pose...
People usually look for the most cost-effective, i.e., inexpensive, places to stay. However, there are opposite opinions as well. Some suites can significantly impact even the wealthiest wallets. Here’s a look at the costs of a night in the royal suite and what makes these rates so substantial: 1 Ho...
These palaces each occupy more than 100,000 square meters. They impress with their splendor, monumentality, and size. They were once or are currently home to royal families or modern governments. Often, the palaces become museums with cozy and well-maintained parks. 1 Hofburg The Hofburg Palace was...
Dwarfs are more familiar from fantasy works and fairy tales, where little people often turn out to be villains. In reality, it turns out to be quite different: these are ordinary people, just of short stature. Often, they are more active and responsive than full-sized” members of society. 1 Chandra...
An installation is a cohesive composition made up of various objects and materials, both natural and man-made. By using familiar objects in unexpected ways, artists can change their meaning, play with reality, highlight an issue, and draw attention to it. 1 Running Fence This is the longest installa...
Cinema emerged just over 100 years ago, but it has so firmly captured people’s minds that today, people know the names of directors and actors better than their own. The industry is rapidly evolving, yet there are directors in this field whose works have become classics. There are figures with...
Courtrooms are not places where one usually wants to be, but some buildings are so beautiful that they are worth visiting as tourists. They are rightly called palaces of justice. 1 Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Malaysia This is the largest court complex in the world, covering 12 hectares. It took thre...
Trams have long ceased to be just a means of transport. Increasingly, they become attractions in cities, complementing urban landscapes and often becoming the main highlight of entire streets. As a result, tram cars are often uniquely designed, evoking greetings from the past or echoes of a fantasti...
Attitudes towards people who have changed their gender are varied. However, sometimes these transformations appear so natural that it’s hard to believe they were ever different. Moreover, some people claim that after changing their gender, they finally felt like themselves and were able to ach...
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the BMW Museum and the Welt exhibition center in Munich. In addition to a large number of BMW cars, there are also motorcycles on display, and you can sit on almost all models of modern and fast motorcycles. As always, new impressions mean a new top list. Top...
David Černý is one of the most renowned contemporary Czech sculptors, often described as a creator of entities. He crafts unprecedented images that blend humor, provocation, and social and political satire. Černý’s works frequently spark sharp criticism from the public; however, several of his...
The publication cushmanwakefield.com released a list of the most expensive streets in the world for commercial real estate rental per square meter. Traditionally, New York’s Fifth Avenue ranks high with an average rent of $21,295 per year per square meter. 1 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong – $25...
Когда мне довелось попасть в Кембридж, первым моим желанием было увидеть Кембриджский Университет, ведь это старейший университет в Англии после Оксфорда, с наибольшим числом нобелевских лауреатов среди выпускников. Википедию в то время еще нее придумали и пришлось разбираться на месте. Каково же бы...