20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

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One of the basic principles of Buddhism is faith in reincarnation. The Chinese authorities vetoed this integral part of Buddhism, forbidding some monks to reincarnate. It sounds a little ridiculous and strange, especially since many are still convinced that this is just a way to protect people from the influence of the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. By the way, for the same reason, Brad Pitt is denied entry to China: after filming the film «7 years in Tibet» in Tibet, the actor was barred from visiting the country 15 years in advance.

SOCIETY 20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

In the United States, Prohibition began to operate in 1920 and continued right up to 1933. For 13 years, people have tried in every possible way to circumvent the ban on the sale, production and transportation of alcohol, staged demonstrations, protests, and massively engaged in smuggling. In our time, it is still difficult to imagine the effect of this law in full force. However, what the consequences may be and how people lived during the prohibitions on alcohol can be seen in the next photo selection.
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 The Evolution of Underwear: From the 1900s to Today

The Evolution of Underwear: From the 1900s to Today

Since the 1900s, such an intimate part of the women's wardrobe as underwear has undergone quite a few revolutionary changes. How did it happen that tight corsets evolved into thin bikini barely covering a naked body? Today we will try to recall the past decades and understand how women's underwear has changed over the years.
INTERESTING Ingenious Everyday Inventions: 17 Ideas

Ingenious Everyday Inventions: 17 Ideas

Every day, people around the world face many inconveniences in using familiar things. Fortunately, at the same time, other people invent ingenious devices that simplify a human’s life. It is about such necessary, but very simple at first glance, things and ideas that will be discussed today ...
CELEBRITIES Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson

Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson

The life of a great musician is shrouded in many secrets and conjectures. Even after death, the rumors around his person do not cease to fade. The most unusual facts from the life of the king of pop read here.
SOCIETY «I’m an Engineer»: 25 Ingenious Inventions of Ordinary People

«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"!
AUTO Accident at a Speed of 20 km/h of the 1930s

Accident at a Speed of 20 km/h of the 1930s

What do you think was the situation on the roads and accident statistics in the 1930s? How was car safety ensured? And how many people died in car accidents in those days and now? Little by little about everything in this photo compilation from places of accidents that occurred about 100 years ago!
AUTO Unconventional City Cars

Unconventional City Cars

The time of large cars with powerful engines on the streets of the city begins to give way to a new era of compact and economical cars. Here you can find the top ten most interesting cars of our time.
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 ....