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.

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The Highest Paid Models of All Time: 15 Photos

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You probably know pictures from the Internet, which show the true friendship between pets and their devoted love for each other. It is so dear to look at such shots that the heart is squeezed by the sugary sweetness. But, as you probably already guessed, reality sometimes looks a little different and not all furry members of the same family get along as peacefully and amicably. Often their uneasy relationship gives a lot of trouble to their owners, but one cannot argue with the fact that their internecine showdown always looks very comical!
ANIMALS The Richest Animals in the World

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The Most Creepy Houses You Can Rent on Airbnb

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«I’m an Engineer»: 25 Ingenious Inventions of Ordinary People

Obviously, loyal fans of the Crazy Hands section from a popular TV show worked on inventions from today's selection. The genius of the authors of these ideas sometimes crosses the maximum mark, but let's be honest ... Who cares how and from what this or that device is made if it works 100%? We bring to your attention 25 ingenious inventions from the category of "I’m my mother’s engineer"!
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