The Crash of the Ukrainian Plane in Iran in the TOP of the Largest Air Crashes in the World

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The crash of L-1011 in Riyadh

The disaster occurred on Tuesday August 19, 1980 at the airport of Riyadh. A few minutes after the departure on board the airliner performing the passenger flight on the route Karachi — Riyadh — Jeddah, a fire started. The crew managed to make an emergency landing in Riyadh, but the airport emergency services opened the door to the passenger compartment only 23 minutes after the plane landed, when there was no one to save. All 287 passengers and 14 crew members on board were killed. The total number of victims is 301 people.

10 Interesting Facts About Hedgehogs

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Alcoholic Drinks With the Most Unusual Tastes

In the modern market there are many different types of alcoholic beverages: from sweet ale to strong, rich brandy. Many of us are familiar with and recognize the taste of most alcoholic beverages and it seems that we are no longer surprised. However, today's selection is designed just to prove the opposite ...

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