The Actual Sizes of Some Things: 20 Examples With a Comparison!
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Cleaning the statue of David, Michelangelo. It always seemed that this statue is not much taller than a man, but it turns out that the statue’s head alone is almost human size! The length of the statue is 5.2 m.
A selection of color photographs of cars from the USA, made in the golden era - in the 1950-1960s. Colorful photographs provide an opportunity to touch the story without losing the slightest detail of the atmosphere of the past.
Throughout history, mankind has never stopped trying to create various types of weapons for various purposes. At the same time, while mankind created them, certain prohibitions on its use came out. For example, the popes banned the crossbow, and Homer spoke disapprovingly of the bow. In the 21st century, the scale of invented weapons reached a completely different level of danger, which can be called deadly. Which of the existing military guns managed to be banned and why are these inventions so dangerous?
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 ...
Many dream, but few dare to live such a life. Mariam and Peter live one day and how they spend it depends only on themselves. This is exactly the case when the journey turned out to be a lifetime ...
Fashion Awards is one of the most anticipated events in the fashion world. This year, December 2, everyone’s favorite celebrities gathered under the roof of the Royal Albert Hall in London to take part in the competition for the title of the brightest and most stylish star representative. What images surprised the stars this year? Let's tell you in order!
Did you know that nature also has a sense of humor? Yes, so sharp and unique that sometimes you are amazed by her jokes and antics. Take at least even her gifts, namely fruits and vegetables, which will be discussed today - after watching this selection, you will have no doubt that the fantasy of nature is limitless and wonderful and worth your surprise!
The mountainous country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is shrouded in a considerable number of various miracles. These mysterious stone balls are just one of them. Most of these "balls" in the city of Zavidovichi. It was there, in the town of Podubravle that this huge ball of regular round shape was found, the study of which to this day is closely engaged by archaeologists and scientists ...
Dictatorship is one of the forms of government by the state, the meaning of which is believed in unlimited power. Unfortunately (and maybe fortunately), in the modern world you can still meet real dictators at the helm. We present to you 10 of the most famous dictators.
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.
It is generally accepted that the profession of an actor is prestige, success and unheard of popularity. But sometimes, in addition to crowds of fans and lots of money, actors have to face dangerous situations that can overtake them right on the set. Well, if they get off with a couple of abrasions and a fright, but the stories of the cinema are known and such cases when the actors did not come out of the set alive ...
Around the married couple of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, there were a lot of rumors and accusations, even when they were not a couple at all. But not all of them are meaningless, since this couple really stands out from other honorable royal families with its contradictory and rebelliousness. What rules did the duke and duchess of Sussex manage to break?