11 Disaster Films Based on Real Events

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Apollo 13 (1995)

This film describes the events that occurred with the crew of the third expedition, which went to the moon, in 1970. At first, nothing boded ill, until an oxygen cylinder exploded on board the ship, which completely ruled out the possibility of a satellite landing on Earth. Interestingly, James Lovell, a real participant in those events, also starred in this film. It was he who at the end of the picture shakes hands with Tom Hanks, who played him in the film.

SOCIETY 20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

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.
CELEBRITIES 10 Accidents That Determined the Career of Future Stars

10 Accidents That Determined the Career of Future Stars

Looking at the popular stars of show business, many present a difficult thorny path that those had to go before they achieved success. But among the popular celebrities there are also those who were brought into their careers by the most ordinary accidents, which made them literally by surprise. But, of course, all the accidents are not accidental ...