7 Most Dangerous Jellyfish in the Underwater World

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Hairy cyanea (Cyanea capillata)

This jellyfish is also often called the «lion’s mane» because of its voluminous tentacles and rather impressive size. The diameter of the cyanea dome can reach 2.5 m, and the tentacles — 30 m in length. The bite of the giant jellyfish is quite painful, and the toxins in the venom can cause allergies in humans or kill small fish. At the moment, only 1 case of death has been registered in the world after the burn of this jellyfish.

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.

10 Most Dangerous Snakes in the World

Probably, every person who possesses even the most standard fearlessness experiences a kind of excitement at the sight of their ... snakes. Of course, these animals are very beautiful, intelligent and in complete safety will not attack a person, but for some reason this does not soften the fear in the eyes of an ordinary person at the sight of a huge python. Some of the snakes can cause death with one bite, while others are less poisonous. However, this does not negate the fact that a quarter of these reptiles are, in one way or another, dangerous to humans. We show the most "terrible" of possible snakes in this list ...

The most delicious borscht recipe

Borsch is by far the most authentic Ukrainian food. Red borsch with vegetables on beef broth, and with lard - it is not only tasty, but also healthy! Each Ukrainian mistress has her own, undeniably the best, recipe for rich borsch. The recipe published here can be taken as the basis for the preparation of this first dish and further supplemented with ingredients to taste and desire.

Coronavirus for the Good! The Extraordinary Effect of Quarantine on Nature …

Now many people compare the coronavirus pandemic to World War. In just a few months, global quarantine managed to stir up the economies and health systems of many countries, but at the same time significantly affected the environmental situation in the world. “The planet is being cleared!”, shout scientists and ecologists from all sources. How exactly does this process occur and in what way is it manifested? We will talk about the positive impact of quarantine on nature in today's selection of facts ...

8 Deaths of Actors on the Set

It is generally accepted that the profession of an actor is prestige, success and unheard of popularity. But sometimes, in addition to crowds of fans and lots of money, actors have to face dangerous situations that can overtake them right on the set. Well, if they get off with a couple of abrasions and a fright, but the stories of the cinema are known and such cases when the actors did not come out of the set alive ...

Hit Parade of the Most Beautiful Japanese Models: 15 Photos

Japanese girls are very popular around the world. The most sophisticated and graceful, they are like blooming sakura - they are used to opening up and giving this world all their charms and beauty. Popular model girls in Japan are called gravure idol. It is believed that a girl who was awarded the title possesses not only incredible beauty, but also some talent: she sings, acts in films, dances. It is with such girls that today's rating of the most beautiful Japanese women in the world has been compiled!

7 Reasons not to Drink Bottled Water Again

Water in a plastic bottle - it is certainly very convenient. But is it so safe as it might seem at first glance? The price of such a convenience is quite high: from environmental damage to health problems. It is time to consider whether a bottle of water is worth the terrible consequences that it may entail ...