The 7 Worst Epidemics in Human History

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Spanish flu

This flu has become the most massive epidemic of all time, both in the number of people infected and in the number of people who died. During the 18 months of the epidemic’s rampage, about 550 million people, or 29.5% of the world’s population, were infected. Of these, 50-100 million died, and thus the mortality rate from influenza was 10-20%. The main reason for the development of the pandemic is post-war disruption and unsanitary conditions, as well as poor nutrition. The epidemic acquired its characteristic name because of the strong outbreak that first appeared on the territory of Spain.

SOCIETY 9 Reasons Why You Can Not Leave the Child Alone in the Car

9 Reasons Why You Can Not Leave the Child Alone in the Car

Probably, every parent who has his own car, faced with a situation when he had to think, "How long can I leave the child alone in the car?". The answer to this question is categorical and unequivocal: if you need to leave for even a few minutes, in no case leave the child alone in a closed car! You can put his life and health in serious danger, and the consequences can be irreversible! The 9 main reasons that will clarify this ban will be described in today's selection ...
SOCIETY 20 Little-known Facts About World War II

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.
INTERESTING Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...
SOCIETY How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

Being a woman in Saudi Arabia is not as easy as it may seem to uninformed people. The thing is that inside their country they have more prohibitions than permits, which greatly affects their life in general and their existence in society. The most interesting thing in this situation is that at the legislative level, no prohibitions have been spelled out and to this day exist as a kind of tribute to traditions. But this, of course, does not free the woman from moral repressions and even physical punishment for the slightest misconduct, up to and including loss of life. The one that can and cannot be women in Saudi Arabia will be discussed in this collection.
INTERESTING 12 Kinds of Secret Weapons of China

12 Kinds of Secret Weapons of China

The scale of China in terms of population and the area of ​​their territory has not surprised anyone for a long time. The Chinese are a very developed and hardworking people. No wonder they say: "If you do something well, then there will always be one Chinese who will do it even better." This also applies to military equipment and weapons, the development of which Chinese engineers keep secret, but not to say so in a very strict manner. That is why today we offer you to get acquainted with 12 types of secret and most powerful weapons and equipment invented by the Chinese.
ANIMALS 10 Places Where Exotic Animals Live Instead of Pigeons

10 Places Where Exotic Animals Live Instead of Pigeons

Just as we are used to not noticing pigeons, cats, and dogs scurrying around everywhere, people in other countries relate to other, more exotic, animals. This collection is about those places where you can easily meet on the streets a crowd of monkeys or a herd of deer and this will be the norm ...