20 Photos From the Days of Prohibition

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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.

INTERESTING 6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

Throughout history, mankind has never stopped trying to create various types of weapons for various purposes. At the same time, while mankind created them, certain prohibitions on its use came out. For example, the popes banned the crossbow, and Homer spoke disapprovingly of the bow. In the 21st century, the scale of invented weapons reached a completely different level of danger, which can be called deadly. Which of the existing military guns managed to be banned and why are these inventions so dangerous?
ANIMALS Man, Stop it! Animals That Halved in 40 Years

Man, Stop it! Animals That Halved in 40 Years

More recently, the World Wildlife Fund has published statistics stating that wildlife has declined by 52% since 1970. Your attention is invited to a selection of animals that have experienced the influence of man on nature.
INTERESTING Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...
SOCIETY Living Barbie Doll From Russia

Living Barbie Doll From Russia

Angelica Kenova is a girl from Russia, whose appearance is very similar to the appearance of Barbie dolls. Long blonde hair, a thin waist and big eyes - all these advantages are harmoniously interwoven into a single puppet image, but is the girl happy to be the owner of such an appearance?
INTERESTING Color Photos of London During the Second World War

Color Photos of London During the Second World War

The attacks of the German Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II brought a lot of fatal destruction and claimed more than one hundred lives. Many cities suffered from German “attacks”, but sometimes it seems that London has suffered the most: more than a million buildings were completely destroyed, more than 20,000 civilians were killed, but the Wehrmacht did not achieve its main goal, because the British’s strong spirit was not to break just ...
INTERESTING Titanic Then And Now: 30 Photos

Titanic Then And Now: 30 Photos

The tragedy of 1912, when the Titanic sank, left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of people. Today, the archive contains photographs from the bottom of the ocean in which the liner sank. This selection will clearly show the very unique shots of the sunken ship in comparison with the pictures that were taken in the year of the tragedy.
SOCIETY Seductive Ladies With Glasses (35 Photos)

Seductive Ladies With Glasses (35 Photos)

Each girl has her own unique zest. And if some have bottomless eyes the color of the sky, then others have such a feature as glasses as a necessity or just a favorite summer accessory. Just in glasses, they look even more sexy and attractive than without them. In this collection of photos of 35 beautiful girls when glasses are suitable for them...
INTERESTING 20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

China is undoubtedly a great and very developed country. Perhaps there is nothing in this world that the Chinese could not do. This is a strong nation with a huge population and continuous growth of infrastructure used to surprise. Sometimes it seems to us that we already know a lot about this country and that it will be difficult to hit us with something new, but no such luck! Then you will find 20 of the most unexpected and stunning facts about China, which you are likely to hear for the first time ...
SOCIETY 25 People Who Didn’t Caught a Break

25 People Who Didn’t Caught a Break

Everyone had such moments of life when it seemed as if the whole world was opposed to one person. But, despite a string of failures, you should never lower your head down and be upset, because after a black stripe you should always have a white one! These photos are about people who know firsthand what a "bad day" is and how they deal with it.