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 20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

China is undoubtedly a great and very developed country. Perhaps there is nothing in this world that the Chinese could not do. This is a strong nation with a huge population and continuous growth of infrastructure used to surprise. Sometimes it seems to us that we already know a lot about this country and that it will be difficult to hit us with something new, but no such luck! Then you will find 20 of the most unexpected and stunning facts about China, which you are likely to hear for the first time ...
INTERESTING 11 Cancer Causing Foods

11 Cancer Causing Foods

We have long known that in order to prevent such a fatal ailment as cancer, you must adhere to a healthy diet and exclude foods with a high carcinogen content from your diet. But it turned out that this is not so easy to do, even if you have already refused delicious pastries and sweet cakes. Next, we present 11 dangerous products, the use of which must either be minimized or properly prepared before use.
INTERESTING What happens if there is 1 pineapple per day for a month

What happens if there is 1 pineapple per day for a month

Pineapple is a very sweet fruit with a bunch of nutrients and vitamins. Once it was considered so exotic that only members of the royal families could afford it. However, in addition to all the useful things this fruit has, its frequent use can also harm health. Learn all the pros and cons of eating pineapple everyday in this article ...
INTERESTING 6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

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?
ANIMALS The Most Famous Animal Attacks on Humans

The Most Famous Animal Attacks on Humans

No matter how kind and affectionate the tamed animal is, it still remains an animal. Therefore, any factor can become a provocation for him to attack, because, first of all, the main difference between an animal and a person is its animal instinct ....
AUTO Cars That Were Made in a Single Copy

Cars That Were Made in a Single Copy

We present to your attention 15 cars that were produced in a single copy. And no, these are not museum exhibits, but cars that are quite realistic to meet on the streets of the city ...
ANIMALS Unexpected Dolphin Facts

Unexpected Dolphin Facts

Dolphins are quite intelligent animals of the underwater world that children and adults all over the planet love. Legends about the kindness of dolphins reach fantastic examples, but is everything so smooth in the idealized behavior of these animals?
SOCIETY 10 Girls Who Turned Their Flaws Into Virtues

10 Girls Who Turned Their Flaws Into Virtues

Beauty, as you know, is a very relative concept. And while someone is struggling with naughty hair and problematic skin, others are forced to put up with very unusual flaws, turning them into their own characteristics. It is about these girls that will be discussed in this collection ...