The most unpredictable interconnected things

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Vikings and advertising

When the Scandinavian navigator opened a settlement in Greenland, he called it «Green Land». Without suspecting it, at that moment Eric Ryzhiy applied one of the most effective marketing tricks: “the right name is the first step to success”. The thing is that the name of this area runs counter to the white ice and cold that is inherent in Greenland. Having given the earth such a name, Eric managed to attract dozens of ships with settlers and populate the area with people.

Al Capone`s Prison

The world's first correctional prison in Philadelphia, with the full name of Eastern State Penitentiary, first received a prisoner in 1829. For more than 100 years of work, a lot of villains and criminals were there, one of which was the well-known mafia boss Al Capone. How was this place different from other prisons and what does it look like now? More on this later ...

Coronavirus for the Good! The Extraordinary Effect of Quarantine on Nature …

Now many people compare the coronavirus pandemic to World War. In just a few months, global quarantine managed to stir up the economies and health systems of many countries, but at the same time significantly affected the environmental situation in the world. “The planet is being cleared!”, shout scientists and ecologists from all sources. How exactly does this process occur and in what way is it manifested? We will talk about the positive impact of quarantine on nature in today's selection of facts ...

Stereotypes About Cars and Their Owners

It's no secret that a car is no longer just a vehicle for moving from point A to point B. The choice of cars has imposed certain stereotypes on its owners and it is sometimes difficult for us to imagine anyone other than a farmer driving a pickup truck. Today we will debunk the most popular myths related to cars and their owners.

7 Reasons not to Drink Bottled Water Again

Water in a plastic bottle - it is certainly very convenient. But is it so safe as it might seem at first glance? The price of such a convenience is quite high: from environmental damage to health problems. It is time to consider whether a bottle of water is worth the terrible consequences that it may entail ...

Cars With Beautiful Female Names

Giving women names for cars is a romantic tendency of many automakers. Such names sound melodic and cannot be pronounced without much trepidation. In this collection, we look at a dozen of the most popular cars that bore (or still carry) female names ...

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 ...

Animals That are Almost Impossible to Find in the Wild

The main problem of the extinction of these rare animals is the overpopulation of their habitats, global catastrophes and weather disasters. So far, people have not wiped out unique species of fauna from the face of the earth, let's look at those who can hardly be found in the wild ...

Do not be shy: 15 people who do not care about the opinions of others!

What does freedom mean? For some, this is a simple opportunity to remain yourself even in the most unusual situations. By looking at the people in today's collection, you are sure to see that they have reached Zen in accepting themselves and the circumstances that surround them. They are not familiar with the feeling of shame and embarrassment, they do not care what others think about them, because they have already learned to live the way they want and enjoy it ...

The Most Ridiculous Reasons for Children’s Tears

Children can cry for completely different reasons. But sometimes some of them reach the literal ... absurdity! Greg Pembroke, the father of a little boy, once created a website, which is called - "Why is my son crying." Since then, parents from all over the world have sent him pictures for publication in the likeness of those that we will show you now ...