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Pantyhose and speed skating

The age of «nylon» was marked by the discovery of the Soviet skater Viktor Kosichkin. When an athlete spoke at the World Championship in Davos, then in the evening he faced an unpleasant problem — the cold could interfere with the successful race and spoil his exit. Then Victor ran into the locker room, where at that time there were Germans and Americans, and demanded at least some clothes from them. Those women handed him the tights that Kosichkin cut and pulled to his feet.

INTERESTING What Happens if You Eat 2 Bananas a Day?

What Happens if You Eat 2 Bananas a Day?

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are fourth in the list of the most valuable food crops and are grown in more than 105 countries. Despite the short shelf life, bananas are great as a healthy food. Largely due to the sweet taste and the rich amount of vitamins contained in it. But is everything as rosy as it might seem at first glance? Find out what happens if you eat 2 bananas a day!
AUTO Fancy 90s Dashboards

Fancy 90s Dashboards

A selection of good old dashboards from cars of the 90s that will dispel your confidence that "everything was better before." You will not find such chips and functions in any modern car ...
INTERESTING Titanic Then And Now: 30 Photos

Titanic Then And Now: 30 Photos

The tragedy of 1912, when the Titanic sank, left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of people. Today, the archive contains photographs from the bottom of the ocean in which the liner sank. This selection will clearly show the very unique shots of the sunken ship in comparison with the pictures that were taken in the year of the tragedy.