History of the Names of Famous Car Brands

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Mercedes-Benz

The title of the most burning history of the name can rightfully be awarded to the Mercedes-Benz concern. The company was originally called Daimler-Benz. However, after a certain Emil Jellinek (race car driver and businessman) defeated the race under the pseudonym «Monsieur Mercedes», his pseudonym firmly settled in the memory of people and then all the cars of the company were called by that name. And this name is not a simple invention. Emil called himself such a pseudonym in honor of his daughter, Maria de las Mercedes, which means mercy and grace).

TOP 10 Attack Helicopters of the World And the Present

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Timely Captured Frames: 16 Photos

A selection of impressive shots taken on time by professional photographers and ordinary people. Do you want to learn how to make truly live shots? Then you will definitely like these photos!

What a 50-Year-Old Fan of Plastic Surgery Looks Like

Which of the women does not dream to look great at any age? Have a chic shape, smooth skin without wrinkles and long legs? Surely any! The heroine of today's article went beyond her desires and brought them to life through plastic surgery. See what came of it ...

25 People Who Didn’t Caught a Break

Everyone had such moments of life when it seemed as if the whole world was opposed to one person. But, despite a string of failures, you should never lower your head down and be upset, because after a black stripe you should always have a white one! These photos are about people who know firsthand what a "bad day" is and how they deal with it.

Is Sugar as Bad as We Think?

In this collection we will try to answer a very controversial and ubiquitous scandalous question: is sugar really harmful, as people think about it? Is it true that sugar consumption can cause diseases such as diabetes and cancer? Does sugar contribute to weight gain and obesity? We will try to answer these and many other questions about the sweet product right now ...

The Most Interesting Facts About Traffic Jams

Residents of megacities and big cities know firsthand what traffic jams are, especially at rush hour. This collection will tell you about the most fun and unusual facts regarding traffic jams that affect major cities in the world ...

“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 ...

Cars That Were Made in a Single Copy

We present to your attention 15 cars that were produced in a single copy. And no, these are not museum exhibits, but cars that are quite realistic to meet on the streets of the city ...

Beautiful and Sexy Red-Haired Beast: 25 Photos

What could be cooler and more seductive than fiery-haired beauties? Sometimes it seems that girls with this hair color have some extraordinary magic of seduction and, with due desire, are able to attract the attention of any man! Without unnecessary modesty, there is something magnetic in them ... Even those who in life would prefer blondes or brunettes are unable to resist the temptation of red curls, and these 25 photos are collected here to prove it!