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How Elizabeth I's makeup became her symbol and curse

Elizabeth I, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, went down in history as a virgin queen with a white, almost marble face. Her signature makeup became a symbol of her reign, but...

In Germany, a Christmas tree was created for 211 million hryvnias

The Munich company Pro Aurum has created the most expensive Christmas tree in the world, which has become a real work of jewelry. This three -meter structure weighing 60 kilograms consists of ...

In the USA, a robot vacuum cleaner was evacuated after the earthquake in California

In California, there was a curious case after a 7-point earthquake. A home robot-pilot, which disconnected from the base through underground shocks, left his master's house and started traveling ...

Records of a teenager from the era of World War II

A unique diary found by Helaina Ferraioli in an antique shop was an unexpected discovery that opens up new facets of the history of World War II. A notebook that belonged to a teenager from...

A sinkhole in Nantes-Morles forced the evacuation of dozens of houses

Residents of the village of Nant-Morlay in Punt, South Wales, faced an unexpected and alarming situation: a giant karst sinkhole about 15 meters deep appeared in the middle of one of the roads...

The gold of 1715 became the cause of the modern scandal

In 2015, a group of enthusiastic divers made a sensational discovery near the coast of Miami: at the site of the shipwreck of the Spanish galleons of the 18th century, they found treasures with an incredible history....

Job search through toilet paper

Finding a job after graduation can be a real challenge for many students. According to a study among students of British universities, a large part of young people do not...

A crypto investor has hidden treasures worth millions of dollars

John Collins-Black, a musician and crypto-entrepreneur from California, organized a unique adventure by hiding five chests of valuables throughout the United States. Using the earnings from early investments...

Lost your wallet in Tokyo? Chances of return — 70%

In Japan's capital, losing something is not a tragedy, but rather the beginning of the journey of your belongings back to you. Thanks to the diligent work of the police and centuries-old...

How TikTok turned a cozy cafe into a tourist chaos

In today's social media world, any place can become popular overnight. One such "viral" example was Queen's Wood Cafe, which is located...

The story of a family living in the heart of Great Britain's Ring Road

65-year-old Clivid Govatson and his wife Anven have a special family history associated with their home. It's not just a home - it's a place that is ...

Bunker under the house: a man prepares for extreme situations

Dave Billings, a resident of the former military camp of World War II, became a hero of social networks due to its unusual underground project. The man paved a 40-foot tunnel that connects ...

The plane made an emergency landing after 130 hamsters

A curious incident occurred on board an Airbus 320 airliner of the TAP Air Portugal company, which was transporting animals to a pet store on the island of São Miguel (Azores). 130 hamsters...

A desperate Chinese man drove 4,400 km to get his wife back

Love is able to inspire the most sustained deeds, and the story of a 40-year-old Zhou from the Chinese province of Lianungan is a vivid confirmation. After two years of separation from his wife ...

A ghost town that has become a symbol of the urban crisis

The city of Gary in the state of Indiana, once known as the "city of the century", has become one of the most vivid examples of the devastating consequences of the urban crisis in the United States. Founded in...

How Chinese students blockaded a city for their signature soup

A massive bike trip began when Zhezzhou students rented bicycles and went on a 77-kilometer distance to Cyfen. The cost of rent was only ...

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