History of the Names of Famous Car Brands

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Audi

In 1909, a German engineer founded his automobile company Audi. The engineer selected the name for the company based on his own name. And his name was August Horch. Audi is a translation of the basis of his surname (from the verb horchen “listen”) to Latin. Therefore, “Audi” means “Listen!”

6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

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?

The Most Expensive And Unusual Gifts of Stars

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!

Exotic Pets Held by the Chinese at Home

Snakes, crocodiles, spiders, toads - this is not the whole list of domestic animals brought up by the inhabitants of China. We share with you the stories and photos of the owners of the most exotic species of animals ...

Charming Triplets From London

There are not so many triplets as three drops of water in this world, and they certainly attract much more attention. Especially when it comes to pretty girls, identical twins and completely identical sisters. You are not familiar with them yet? Then it's time to fix it!

Top 10 Famous Fat Footballers

Being overweight often becomes a serious problem and a health hazard. However, sometimes due to a genetic predisposition or old injuries, athletes have no choice but each of them is free to decide what to do with it. Someone successfully steps over this problem and achieves success, while someone who is overweight puts an end to all sports achievements. In this collection, we will consider the most striking examples of overweight football players who could or could not succeed in their careers ....

“And it Was Fashionable ?!” Strange Trends That Were Previously at the Height of Fashion …

Today, modern fashion shows reflect the most daring ideas of world designers and fashion designers. There was a time and we often lamented at the sight of huge men's suits and jackets on thin girls, but anyway, this trend entered without demand and still continues to be at the peak of popularity. Thus, what immediately seems wild and unimaginable, over time, was densely rubbed into fashion and became the “hit” of the season, year, and maybe even century! In this collection, we will consider the most unusual at first glance trends that fashionistas from the past millennium were like ...

The Most Creepy Houses You Can Rent on Airbnb

Travelers often use the services of the Airbnb website to find a suitable apartment at an affordable price during their trips. Some of them choose authentic places to plunge into the history of the city, and some look for the most terrible places to tickle their nerves on the eve of the feast of all saints and rent houses entwined with myths about paranormal phenomena ...

20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

In the United States, Prohibition began to operate in 1920 and continued right up to 1933. For 13 years, people have tried in every possible way to circumvent the ban on the sale, production and transportation of alcohol, staged demonstrations, protests, and massively engaged in smuggling. In our time, it is still difficult to imagine the effect of this law in full force. However, what the consequences may be and how people lived during the prohibitions on alcohol can be seen in the next photo selection.

The Most Popular Amphibious Cars

These cars break all ideas about the latest technology and are able to travel not only by land but by water. Which of these amphibious cars will seem most unusual to you?