TOP 10 Attack Helicopters of the World And the Present

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Eurocopter «Tiger»

This helicopter became the embodiment of the concept of the European Franco-German concern Eurocopter. The main idea of the development of this helicopter was believed to be to make it not the most durable and armored, but the most inconspicuous and powerfully armed. It should be said that this approach turned out to be untenable. A 30-mm cannon was built into the Tiger, as well as various types of guided and unguided missiles, but at the same time it had insufficient armor protection for an attack helicopter.

SOCIETY The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

The new year 2020 began with the advent of a new virus in the Chinese city of Wuhan. To date, coronavirus has claimed about 100 lives and continues to test people for strength. The history of mankind has repeatedly known extremely dangerous viruses and epidemics, which claimed millions of lives, wreaking havoc on the trail of panic and chaos. But even the worst of all infections, people managed to win and live on ... exactly until the next outbreak of some mutated flu.
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.