8 Deaths of Actors on the Set

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Sergey Bodrov Jr

The young actor died on September 20, 2002 on the set of his film «The Messenger» in the Karmadon Gorge. He and about a hundred people were covered by an avalanche with huge stones, which was caused by the fact that a block of ice fell on Mount Jimara and hit the Kolka Glacier, moved it from its place. Tried to somehow explain the cause of the death of the actor and the crew, people connected the tragedy with the mystical script of the film that never came out for rent, which Sergey Bodrov wrote independently. But local residents are sure that the cause of the incident could also be the fact that the film crew disturbed the peace of the spirits of the ancient cemetery, which was located near the film set.

«I’m an Engineer»: 25 Ingenious Inventions of Ordinary People

Obviously, loyal fans of the Crazy Hands section from a popular TV show worked on inventions from today's selection. The genius of the authors of these ideas sometimes crosses the maximum mark, but let's be honest ... Who cares how and from what this or that device is made if it works 100%? We bring to your attention 25 ingenious inventions from the category of "I’m my mother’s engineer"!

TOP Best Islands for Active and Beach Recreation

Are you tired and want to get distracted? These places will give you unforgettable impressions and the warmest memories of a lifetime. Warm sand, azure shores and a stunning underwater world will not leave anyone indifferent. This collection contains the best islands for rest and relaxation.

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.

20 Little-known Facts About World War II

World War II began on September 1, 1939 with the Nazi German attack on Poland. Subsequently, 61 states took part in this war (this is 80% of the entire globe). The great war claimed the lives of more than 70 million people and became one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of mankind. We prepared the 20 most interesting and little-known facts about the World War II for today's selection.