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.

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.
AUTO Stereotypes About Cars and Their Owners

Stereotypes About Cars and Their Owners

It's no secret that a car is no longer just a vehicle for moving from point A to point B. The choice of cars has imposed certain stereotypes on its owners and it is sometimes difficult for us to imagine anyone other than a farmer driving a pickup truck. Today we will debunk the most popular myths related to cars and their owners.
CELEBRITIES Top 10 Famous Fat Footballers

Top 10 Famous Fat Footballers

Being overweight often becomes a serious problem and a health hazard. However, sometimes due to a genetic predisposition or old injuries, athletes have no choice but each of them is free to decide what to do with it. Someone successfully steps over this problem and achieves success, while someone who is overweight puts an end to all sports achievements. In this collection, we will consider the most striking examples of overweight football players who could or could not succeed in their careers ....
ANIMALS Man, Stop it! Animals That Halved in 40 Years

Man, Stop it! Animals That Halved in 40 Years

More recently, the World Wildlife Fund has published statistics stating that wildlife has declined by 52% since 1970. Your attention is invited to a selection of animals that have experienced the influence of man on nature.
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.