Accident at a Speed of 20 km/h of the 1930s

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So, according to these statistics, the total number of deaths in accidents in the United States by 1930 amounted to 31,204 people (which is about 25, 4 people per 100,000 population). For comparison, now this figure continues to decline rapidly and is already 11.4 deaths per 100,000 citizens.

Life in the Cemetery: 13 photos

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city on the island of Luzon. This city makes the most unpleasant first impression and the more you delve into its history and atmosphere, the more terrible it becomes. One of the most frightening places in Manila is the city cemetery, in the territory of which hundreds of living people settled. It is about this place that will be discussed in this collection ...

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.

Quarantine: Isolation or Moment of Reboot and Rest

Quarantine ... Pandemic ... Coronavirus ... These words we now hear from everywhere. But it depends only on us how we perceive and project them onto our lives. You can panic and drive yourself into a corner, or you can choose the opposite option and regard it simply as a new period of your life, time to search for truth, new opportunities and affirmation of life values. And so, for those who, like us, choose the second option, we provide a selection of how to use time effectively and profitably, which, as it seems to us, lasts so long in conditions of social isolation.

Cars for Export in the USSR

“Volga”, “Moskvitch” and “Lada” managed to see this world beyond the borders of their native country. Soviet cars were quite successfully exported even before the start of the war to countries such as Turkey, the Baltic states and others. In this collection, we will tell you about all the cars that were successfully used not only by russian people, but also by other people ...

«I’m an Engineer»: 25 Ingenious Inventions of Ordinary People

Obviously, loyal fans of the Crazy Hands section from a popular TV show worked on inventions from today's selection. The genius of the authors of these ideas sometimes crosses the maximum mark, but let's be honest ... Who cares how and from what this or that device is made if it works 100%? We bring to your attention 25 ingenious inventions from the category of "I’m my mother’s engineer"!

What happens if there is 1 pineapple per day for a month

Pineapple is a very sweet fruit with a bunch of nutrients and vitamins. Once it was considered so exotic that only members of the royal families could afford it. However, in addition to all the useful things this fruit has, its frequent use can also harm health. Learn all the pros and cons of eating pineapple everyday in this article ...

When Fathers Stay With Their Children

Children, of course, always try to take an example from their parents and imitate them in every way. That is why the connection between the two generations is so clearly seen in these pictures ...

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...

Celebrities in Childhood and Now: 20 Photos

They are rich, famous and successful. Their photos shine on the covers of fashion magazines, their faces are immediately recognized on TV screens, their personalities are always surrounded by journalists and paparazzi. But all these people were once the most ordinary children ... So what were Lady Gaga, Madonna and Brad Pitt in childhood and youth? You will see everything in this collection!