The experience of countries with the best roads. 21 September marks 260 years since the birth of Scottish engineer John Macadam Loudon. 200 years ago he wrote “Notes on the modern system of road construction”. Surprisingly, but the basic principles still relevant today. Published in 1816, the book said that …
Read More »East Germany before and after the fall of the Berlin wall. Photo
The changes are stunning. In 1990, after the fall of the Wall but before the reunification of Germany, photographer Stephan Koppelkamm (Stefan Koppelkamm), feeling that big changes are coming, took the camera and went to the Eastern part of the country. Ten years later he came back and took pictures …
Read More »Women admitted, some men’s clothing they like. Photo
Clothing speaks volumes. A real man can say it without words. How? Of course, their appearance. Clothes, or rather, some elements of style and your taste will help to the recognition of women before the start of the conversation. We show you the main details of men’s fashion, women just …
Read More »Labour everyday life of the Soviet people in the pictures the 50-ies of the last century. Photo
Fascinating work Seeds Friedland. Semyon Osipovich Friedland — Soviet photographer from Kiev. He was born in 1905 into a family of Jewish shoemakers. Initially, semen Osipovich decided to start a career as a journalist, but soon left the profession due to the force at the time of censorship. In 1932 …
Read More »In these countries Christians are not welcome. Photo
It’s worth considering before you travel. For several years the international charity human rights organization “Open Doors” publishes an annual list of the “World Watch List” containing a list of countries, where they often harass and violate the rights of Christians. According to the organization, to date, over 100 million …
Read More »Toy airport at a cost of $ 5 million. Photo
This is a unique attraction. If you have a little boy for whom the world around is a big game, then you need to buy a ticket to Hamburg for one autumn or winter weekend, to see the world’s largest working model airport! And if you have children, then the …
Read More »The building is recognized as the most ugly in the world. Photo
These skyscrapers are not appreciated. Usually in our reviews, we are talking about something the best, most beautiful or practical. Finally we can talk about the most ridiculous and accessible. Today, however, we will focus on the ugliest houses. Pleasant viewing. 1. The Verizon Building, New York White tower with …
Read More »Post-war London in a series of vintage pictures. Photo
On the restoration of the city took a lot of time. Postwar Britain was in decline, not only from an economic point of view. The morale of the General population was incredibly low. Only with the beginning of 50-ies of the last century it was on the mend. After conducting …
Read More »These unusual landscapes is only in New Zealand. Photo
Perfect for those who love nature. From the unique wonders of New Zealand or, as it is called by locals “the land of the long white cloud”, is simply breathtaking. Countless geysers, fjords, mountains and lakes, forests and caves, glaciers and beaches — nature of the country remains untouched even …
Read More »The decor of pebbles will bring back the summer in your home. Photo
Ideas for those who are bored by sea. As it turned out, applications in the home polished sea stones big set. The implementation of the ideas will hardly require any effort, but to create some things will have to sweat. However, if you are the proud owner of a glue …
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