7 Most Dangerous Jellyfish in the Underwater World

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Portuguese boat (Physalia physalis)

The second name for jellyfish is physalia. Although this is rather not even a jellyfish, but a whole colony of polypoid and medusoid individuals. The «bite» of a Portuguese boat is extremely dangerous and painful (sensations are compared to hitting the skin with a whip). The main risk is the systemic effects of the poison. In severe cases, intense pain is followed by fever, shock, and impaired heart and lung function, which can lead to death. Physalias are accustomed to moving in groups of up to 100 colonies, and sometimes in resorts they have to close entire beaches because of them!

Celebrities in Childhood and Now: 20 Photos

They are rich, famous and successful. Their photos shine on the covers of fashion magazines, their faces are immediately recognized on TV screens, their personalities are always surrounded by journalists and paparazzi. But all these people were once the most ordinary children ... So what were Lady Gaga, Madonna and Brad Pitt in childhood and youth? You will see everything in this collection!

The Most Popular Amphibious Cars

These cars break all ideas about the latest technology and are able to travel not only by land but by water. Which of these amphibious cars will seem most unusual to you?

What a 50-Year-Old Fan of Plastic Surgery Looks Like

Which of the women does not dream to look great at any age? Have a chic shape, smooth skin without wrinkles and long legs? Surely any! The heroine of today's article went beyond her desires and brought them to life through plastic surgery. See what came of it ...

10 Cars From Tarantino Films

Quentin Tarantino has always been selective in terms of choosing actors for the best roles in his films. The same can be said about the choice of cars. In anticipation of the release of a new film from Quentin, we offer you a selection of the best cars involved in his films ...

How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

Being a woman in Saudi Arabia is not as easy as it may seem to uninformed people. The thing is that inside their country they have more prohibitions than permits, which greatly affects their life in general and their existence in society. The most interesting thing in this situation is that at the legislative level, no prohibitions have been spelled out and to this day exist as a kind of tribute to traditions. But this, of course, does not free the woman from moral repressions and even physical punishment for the slightest misconduct, up to and including loss of life. The one that can and cannot be women in Saudi Arabia will be discussed in this collection.