In the first famous Volkswagen Beetle, the glass washer was powered by … pressure from a spare tire! That is why the spare wheel is always pumped up slightly above normal. Just in case, so to speak …
Their affairs were once the top topics of the yellow (and not only) press, but now no one even remembers them ... In this article we will remind you of those famous couples that are forgotten today.
Have you ever wondered why the brand of your car is called exactly what it is called? Of course, many automakers adopted the name of their founders, but there are also those whose history has a more complicated history ...
Each item is endowed with its own unique history of appearance. Some of the inventions are quite explainable and logical, but how can you connect, for example, dogs and velcro closures for shoes? In today's selection, we will talk about the most unusual interconnections of some things that are already familiar to us.
You probably know pictures from the Internet, which show the true friendship between pets and their devoted love for each other. It is so dear to look at such shots that the heart is squeezed by the sugary sweetness. But, as you probably already guessed, reality sometimes looks a little different and not all furry members of the same family get along as peacefully and amicably. Often their uneasy relationship gives a lot of trouble to their owners, but one cannot argue with the fact that their internecine showdown always looks very comical!
The USSR has always been a closed country. Many events remained secret, especially with regard to disasters. However, not all of them were able to hide ...
We are used to consider ants an icon of hard work and strength. These small insects were able to create their own hierarchy and build entire cities underground. This collection will tell you about interesting facts that you might not have known about ants ...
Japanese girls are very popular around the world. The most sophisticated and graceful, they are like blooming sakura - they are used to opening up and giving this world all their charms and beauty. Popular model girls in Japan are called gravure idol. It is believed that a girl who was awarded the title possesses not only incredible beauty, but also some talent: she sings, acts in films, dances. It is with such girls that today's rating of the most beautiful Japanese women in the world has been compiled!
Throughout history, mankind has never stopped trying to create various types of weapons for various purposes. At the same time, while mankind created them, certain prohibitions on its use came out. For example, the popes banned the crossbow, and Homer spoke disapprovingly of the bow. In the 21st century, the scale of invented weapons reached a completely different level of danger, which can be called deadly. Which of the existing military guns managed to be banned and why are these inventions so dangerous?
Most countries of the world adhere to stable traffic rules and laws for drivers, but among them sometimes there are quite unusual, at first glance incomprehensible restrictions ...
The year 2011 was marked by the release of the history with the richest storyline, full of adventure, fiction and sharp turns. This collection contains the most interesting facts about the actors of the cult series ...
What to give to a person who has everything? This question with an unenviable frequency worries all the stars and their entourage, because perfume, jewelry, travel and even an apartment or a car will not particularly impress any of them. Well, in this collection, look at how celebrities are surprised!