The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

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Bubonic plague

The most famous pandemic around the world was called Black Death and claimed from 75 to 200 million people. This disease mainly affected Europe, Asia and Africa in the middle of the XIV century. In some regions and provinces, mortality was up to 90%. The plague was manifested by numerous bleeding ulcers in the body (the so-called «buboes») and high fever. Naturally, medieval treatment methods in the form of applying herbs and snake skin to wounds did not give the desired result, so the fight against a pandemic was difficult and protracted.

INTERESTING The Evolution of Underwear: From the 1900s to Today

The Evolution of Underwear: From the 1900s to Today

Since the 1900s, such an intimate part of the women's wardrobe as underwear has undergone quite a few revolutionary changes. How did it happen that tight corsets evolved into thin bikini barely covering a naked body? Today we will try to recall the past decades and understand how women's underwear has changed over the years.
INTERESTING Al Capone`s Prison

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 ...
AUTO 10 SUVs With Which it is Better Not to Measure Anything

10 SUVs With Which it is Better Not to Measure Anything

Most people are accustomed to the fact that an SUV is primarily a car that can overcome any obstacles that may be encountered on the way: whether it be dirt, stones, holes or dense foliage. However, the news of SUVs declare themselves quite boldly: it is better not to compete with them!