The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

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Cholera

The first cholera pandemic began in 1816. The spread of a terrible intestinal infection at that time was promoted by heat, water pollution and mass crowding near rivers. It is noteworthy that outbreaks of cholera are still occurring in some parts of the world. One of the last is the outbreak of cholera on the island of Haiti in 2010, which claimed about 800 thousand lives.

INTERESTING Alcoholic Drinks With the Most Unusual Tastes

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 ...
CELEBRITIES 10 Accidents That Determined the Career of Future Stars

10 Accidents That Determined the Career of Future Stars

Looking at the popular stars of show business, many present a difficult thorny path that those had to go before they achieved success. But among the popular celebrities there are also those who were brought into their careers by the most ordinary accidents, which made them literally by surprise. But, of course, all the accidents are not accidental ...
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?
INTERESTING 7 Reasons not to Drink Bottled Water Again

7 Reasons not to Drink Bottled Water Again

Water in a plastic bottle - it is certainly very convenient. But is it so safe as it might seem at first glance? The price of such a convenience is quite high: from environmental damage to health problems. It is time to consider whether a bottle of water is worth the terrible consequences that it may entail ...
INTERESTING What are these products made of? You will not believe!

What are these products made of? You will not believe!

At first glance, all these products are quite edible and appetizing and look so realistic that immediately there is a desire to sweep them off the plates without a trace. In fact, all this food is the work of the talented Japanese sculptor Seiji Kawasaki, who makes identical-looking food products from ... wood!