Large-Scale Tragedies… The Largest Accidents in the USSR That Did Not Receive Publicity

Photo 7 of 7

Collision of the ship «Alexander Suvorov» with a railway bridge, 1983. This tragedy is considered one of the largest in the history of shipping. “Alexander Suvorov” crashed at full speed under the non-navigational span of the Ulyanovsk bridge across the Volga. The upper part of the ship was demolished. At that time, a freight train was driving along the bridge. As a result of the breakdown of the bridge, 11 train cars went off the rails, some of them fell on the ship. It was there that the cinema hall for passengers was located, where at that time a film was shown. 176 people is the approximate number of victims.

AUTO TOP Unusual Facts About Cars

TOP Unusual Facts About Cars

Did you know why Steve Jobs always drove without numbers and why in the Porsche the ignition key is always on the left? We will reveal these and other interesting facts in this collection of unusual facts that you did not know about cars ...
ANIMALS 10 Interesting Facts About Hedgehogs

10 Interesting Facts About Hedgehogs

For many people, hedgehogs are associated with cute prickly animals that drag apples and mushrooms on their backs into a hole. In fact, the hedgehog is a predator that eats everything that it can find. And this is far from always mushrooms and berries ...
SOCIETY 9 Reasons Why You Can Not Leave the Child Alone in the Car

9 Reasons Why You Can Not Leave the Child Alone in the Car

Probably, every parent who has his own car, faced with a situation when he had to think, "How long can I leave the child alone in the car?". The answer to this question is categorical and unequivocal: if you need to leave for even a few minutes, in no case leave the child alone in a closed car! You can put his life and health in serious danger, and the consequences can be irreversible! The 9 main reasons that will clarify this ban will be described in today's selection ...
SOCIETY Funny Laws From Around the World

Funny Laws From Around the World

Man, like all life on our planet, obeys the laws of nature. We may not know something about them, but they work. But ignorance of the laws written by man, as we recall, will not help to avoid punishment. Each country has its own laws and regulations, so before planning your trip to a new country, do not forget to familiarize yourself with the nuances of the legislative regulation of life on its territory. And to convince you of this, we suggest you look our selection of non-standard and funny laws from around the world ....
ANIMALS 10 Breeds of Dogs Ideal for an Apartment

10 Breeds of Dogs Ideal for an Apartment

Surely a dog is a friend of man. However, not everyone can afford to get such a friend because live in an apartment. But this does not matter! We have compiled for you a rating of dogs that are most suitable for keeping in an apartment.
AUTO Lamborghini Designed with a 3D Printer

Lamborghini Designed with a 3D Printer

Here is the creation of master Sterling Backus, who, together with his son, dared to recreate a model of the popular sports car Lamborghini Aventador. See what they did!
SOCIETY The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

The new year 2020 began with the advent of a new virus in the Chinese city of Wuhan. To date, coronavirus has claimed about 100 lives and continues to test people for strength. The history of mankind has repeatedly known extremely dangerous viruses and epidemics, which claimed millions of lives, wreaking havoc on the trail of panic and chaos. But even the worst of all infections, people managed to win and live on ... exactly until the next outbreak of some mutated flu.