“And it Was Fashionable ?!” Strange Trends That Were Previously at the Height of Fashion …

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1. Volumetric collars

Lush multi-layered collars came into fashion during the reign of Elizabeth I. Among the people, this fashion trend was also called «head on a plate.» Such voluminous collars emphasized the status and were a fashion accessory of the elite society of those times. I must say that wearing such collars was extremely inconvenient, especially considering that their size was increasing every year. For the same reason, in addition to the main collar, a stiff upright collar was put on, which kept fit. But starch was used to maintain neatness and cleanliness.

Interesting Facts About Ants

We are used to consider ants an icon of hard work and strength. These small insects were able to create their own hierarchy and build entire cities underground. This collection will tell you about interesting facts that you might not have known about ants ...

«A second before the disaster …»: 30 photos

To catch a snapshot at the right time is an indescribable gift of a person that, fortunately or unfortunately, not all professional photographers possess, not to mention ordinary people. Photos taken a second before something inevitable are highly valued and will leave a mark in the memory of the participants for a long time. This is the selection of photos we have prepared for you today ...

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.