F.M. Dostoevsky about European countries asking for help from Russia and betraying it. Analysis of quotes from 'The Diary of a Writer' (1877), prophecies about the ungratefulness of Slavs and the writer's ambiguous attitude towards the West. Opinions of historians and philosophers.
History of hand washing: from ancient religious rituals and ancient traditions to Semmelweis's scientific discovery in the 19th century. How hygiene became a habit.
Learn who actually invented the conveyor belt. A history from ancient mechanisms to Henry Ford's revolution, inspiration from the Chicago battles and the first assembly lines.
Learn why the height of Mount Everest changes: the influence of plate tectonics, isostatic rebound from river erosion, and global warming. An explanation of geological processes.
The wolf as a symbol in Slavic culture, Antiquity, Scandinavians, Turks, and Christianity. Dual nature and meaning.
Giraffe in African Culture: Symbol, Mythology, Totem, and Modern Significance. How the peoples of Africa perceive the giraffe.
The meaning and origin of the proverb \"The wolf cries louder than all the wolves.\" The psychological phenomenon of projection and the situation of its application.
The highest rulers of Russia from Peter the Great to Alexander III. Historical data on the height of tsars, emperors, and general secretaries.
Safety of tourists in Chechnya — how often attacks occur. Opinions of travelers, actions of the authorities, and historical context.
The Priam's Treasure — a famous collection of gold and silver objects discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in 1873. The history of the discovery, the composition of the treasure, and its fate.
Lucky symbols and success in different cultures: from the scarab and the hamsa to the four-leaf clover and the maneki-neko. The meaning of talismans and amulets.
Hitler-bunkere — fjerde flukt for lederen, et nettverk av underjordiske bunkere i Tyskland og Europa. Historie, beliggenhet, bygging og livet i den underjordiske byen.
The difference between the name of the country Niger and the offensive word: origin, history, context, and meaning.
Analysis of hypothetical military scenarios through which Israel could influence Egypt's water supply: dams, river diversions, strikes on infrastructure.
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