Dune – is a sand hill formed by the movement of sand grains under the influence of wind. When sand grains move, a low sound often occurs, which is why dunes are called singing. Dunes occur not only in the desert, any sand deposits moved by the wind are called dunes. Sometimes these hills reach...
The Stone Age, or Paleolithic period, is the first and oldest stage of human development, encompassing a significant portion of history. It was during this time that humans learned to use stone tools, carve stones, and build various structures. Some stones crafted by humans are awe-inspiring even by...
By 2020, every major automaker acquired an electric car in their model lineup. This type of transportation has been around for quite some time, but advancements in batteries and computers have made electric cars truly efficient, capable of covering significant distances on a single charge. Among all...
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. Swor...
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 Boliv...
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 o...
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...
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 i...
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. Currentl...
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...
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 large...
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...
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...
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 appe...
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 betwee...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 so...
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...