Germany is a country where the locals’ self-restraint coexists with cheerful festivals, and the excessive consumption of baked goods goes hand-in-hand with the trend toward a healthy lifestyle. Almost all Germans know English, but they are also proud that people from 2 neighboring villages may speak different dialects of German. We already know a lot about this country, but it never ceases to provide us with new facts about itself, allowing us to discover it over and over again.
Even people from neighboring regions can sometimes confuse each other with peculiarities of their everyday life or other cultural differences. And people from different countries is a totally different matter. A foreigner can be struck to the heart by absolutely mundane things, like popular dishes, attitude to debts, or even such a small thing like how to eat grapes.
Working with the public often comes with a lot of stress. Dealing with just one difficult customer can be exhausting, and you might face several on some days. Yet, now and then, certain clients or visitors stand out so much that their behavior leaves a lasting impression.
Scientists believe that the first jewelry appeared in the Neolithic era. But even then, people may have worn jewelry not only for beauty or “protection from evil forces,” but also to show off their wealth to everyone else. Nowadays, some pieces that were fashionable in the past centuries might seem really weird. But everything becomes even more interesting when you find out what purpose they actually had.
Priscilla Presley, forever linked to the legendary Elvis Presley, has carved her own path in the entertainment industry. Beyond being the King of Rock and Roll’s former wife, Priscilla has built an empire that extends far beyond the shadow of her famous ex-husband. In this article, we delve Priscilla Presley net worth, journey, and the remarkable ways she transformed her life.
It’s reasonable for someone to cut off all ties with an unfaithful ex. However, for one woman, years of no contact were disrupted when her ex-husband unexpectedly showed up at her doorstep. His surprising request caught her off guard, leaving her in an awkward and uncomfortable situation.
When watching romance movies, we often like to compare ourselves to the main characters and their relationships. The tales of love, friendship, and boundless emotions put inside the plot, little do we know some of them are actually based on a true story. True romance fans are hooked by Allie and Noah’s love, but did you know that their story is inspired by real people?
Men seem to be more into romance than women might think. In an online thread, guys shared what things women do that really touch their hearts. From simple everyday tasks to big surprises, these loving acts show them how much you care and keep them reassured in the relationship.
In 1994, the first season of the series Inspector Rex was released and immediately became very popular. The audience watched the adventures of the police officer and his dog with bated breath. They cried with emotion when the heroes came to each other’s rescue in dangerous situations, and laughed when they couldn’t share a hot dog. Our favorite TV show has turned 30 so we decided to tell you some interesting facts about it.
Whether exploring vintage shops or stumbling upon hidden treasures in their own basements, people often encounter peculiar items with mysterious purposes. Fortunately, the internet is full of experts ready to help them solve these mysteries.
Beauty standards have been influencing women for centuries, but they vary from country to country. For instance, thinness is the ideal in Thailand, while the “hourglass” figure is preferred in India. In this article, we will explore how different cultures define a “beautiful woman”.
Brendan Fraser is a well-known actor admired for his talent, good looks, and charming personality, which have left a strong impression on people. He’s done amazing acting in big movies like The Mummy and George of the Jungle, which many people loved. Even though he took a short break from acting at one point, he’s back now, and his fans are really excited to see him on the big screen again.
The love story of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, often referred to as the King and his Queen, is a captivating tale that transcended the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world. Their age gap was one of the things people could not stop talking about. Priscilla was only 14 years old, while Elvis was 24. Even so, Priscilla stated that the King of Rock and Roll ’respected’ that she was only a teenager when they were in love.
Most of Europe’s skyscrapers are concentrated in 5 cities. But even combined, all these places have fewer skyscrapers than New York City alone! For a building to be considered a modern skyscraper, it has to be about 490 ft high, which means it should have at least 40 to 50 stories. A story is simply one floor of a building with an average of 14 feet from floor to ceiling.If you had visited the US just before the 1870s, you’d have found only one skyscraper. The Home Insurance Building in Chicago was the world’s first high-rise building, with 10 floors. Wow! North America started to construct more and more high-rise buildings. It happened because cities were getting too populated. Every piece of land was too valuable.
Good food should never go to waste, and KitKat manufacturers stick to this rule. It was spotted once that messed up KitKats ended up in a large blue bin. Then they go through a “reworking” process. The candy is first combined with cocoa liquor, then some sugar is added there. And in the end, the manufacturer gets the paste that’s used to glue the waffles inside each KitKat bar. So the KitKat filling is made of messed up KitKats.
Laws and regulations form the backbone of society, governing our daily lives and ensuring order and fairness. While many laws are practical and straightforward, there exist a multitude of intriguing and often unexpected rules that have been put into place around the world. In this article, we embark on a captivating exploration of the fascinating rules and laws that shape different cultures and countries, unveiling the unique legal quirks that exist beyond our borders.In Arizona make sure you don’t have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub any time after 7 pm. This is a law made in 1924, after an incident that occurred during a flood. One merchant often allowed his donkey to sleep in his bathtub. This was before they weren’t attached to the floor and could easily be moved. When the town was flooded on a fateful night, the sleeping donkey was carried away by the torrent. It sailed through town and ended up in a valley one mile away. The donkey was stranded in the tub, floating helplessly. The town gathered and eventually saved the poor guy. But as it took a lot of effort and resources during the rescue, they quickly made a new decree, there will be no more donkeys sleeping in bathtubs! So there.
The concept of an ideal man’s appearance differs from country to country. Like women, many men strive to adhere to popular beauty trends to enhance their attractiveness. Discovering the cultural variations in what is considered universally beautiful can be surprising.
There are over 190 countries spread across the globe, and each of them has its own unique cultural code. Although stereotypes may familiarize us with certain cultural aspects, there are many facts that can only be truly grasped through firsthand experience in a new country. We prepared a compilation of intriguing facts from various countries around the world, bringing the knowledge to your fingertips.
A Japanese couple in their 60s, with gray hair and a 43-year marriage under their belt, have amassed nearly 900k followers on Instagram by donning matching outfits every day. They posted their first photo in 2016, and since then, they have become an internet sensation. Their coordinated ensembles, often featuring vibrant plaid patterns and eye-catching primary colors, consistently capture the admiration of their growing audience.
Tina Turner has just passed away at age 83 after battling a long illness and the whole world is mourning her. Her life was full of struggles, which she transformed into heartfelt melodies that touched the hearts of millions of people. Her first husband influenced her life so much that she thought she’d never get to experience true love. When all hope was lost, she met someone that would not only change her perception of marriage but also became her savior. Let’s find out together the story of the icon’s life, how she spent her final years, and discover the legacy she leaves behind.
Is the 3D printing revolution here to stay, or is it merely a trend? Well, let’s think about this, shall we? Think of 3D printers as sandwiches. Mmmm! Instead of putting layers of food ingredients, put one layer of some substance over another. The printer knows what to do based on a computer-aided design. The 3D printing journey started in the late 1980s. Although different people and companies invested in 3D printing before Charles Hull, he is known as the first one to create a prototype and get the patent. It would have cost you around $300,000 to get a 3D printer back then. Today, you can get an advanced 3D printer for a substantially lower cost, around $1,800. I mean, there are even $49 3D printers available, so the scope is vast.
It’s raining cats and dogs! Literally! Things falling down from the sky can be pretty unexpected, so here are some examples.Residents of Texarkana, Texas, once had light rain and fish shower. No need to go fishing out in the sea — the fish literally falls down on your head! In fact, animal rains are not uncommon: waterspouts or updrafts occurring in different corners of the Earth sometimes carry small creatures up with them. Those could be crabs, frogs, or indeed fish. A waterspout is generally a whirlwind that picks up water and grows in size until it connects the surface of the water and the clouds. Lightweight critters living close to the water surface often get caught in the vortex and carried up and away. Thunderstorm clouds are constant companions of waterspouts, too.
No doors, no stopping. Who could’ve thought these 4 words perfectly describe ...an elevator? How d’you go out of the cabin if it never stops, d’you jump out of it? Welp, sort of. Meet paternoster also known as the paternoster lift — a highly questionable invention intended for making it comfortable to reach even the highest floors.
On July 30, 1930, thousands of fans were watching the first ever FIFA World Cup final in Montevideo, Uruguay. 13 nations participated in the championship. Finally, the hosts defeated its neighbors, Argentina, with a score of 4-2. That day, team Uruguay lifted the FIFA main trophy for the first time in history.
Whoosh! Debris “runs” through outer space all the time, often heading toward our planet. We’re mostly not aware of it. Most of that debris burns up when it enters our atmosphere anyway. We DO get to enjoy the bright blaze in the clear night sky because, from time to time, we see it as fleeting meteor showers.
Happy Birthday to Bruce Willis! The actor was born on March 19, 1955, and today he turns 68. Although he recently retired due to serious health issues, his legacy will always inspire us. With a career spanning over 4 decades, Willis has left a forever mark on the entertainment industry. In honor of his special day, we’ve uncovered some lesser-known facts about him that gave us a peek into the iconic actor’s life.
Let me continue my world tour, and now we’re heading straight to Europe. Let’s start our journey in Greece, a place with thousands of years of history. Even in modern days, there are still ancient ruins there that are being carefully preserved, and it’s an interesting ride.The airport of Athens has a built-in museum with ancient artifacts. And here’s how ancient and modern coexist there: there’s the view of the Acropolis from the street. A Spartan roaming the streets of Greece. A Redditor shared a photo of a modern building built right over the ancient ruins. The visitors can see the ruins through the glass.Greece is also very well known for its cats roaming the streets everywhere. This Redditor spotted a cat guarding the National Bank of Greece. These days, everyone is trying to reduce the usage of plastic. Some use paper straws, and some go with glass straws... but this café in Greece offered to use macaroni as straws.
You’re on an expedition through the swamplands of Florida. You run into some sinkholes ... oops, was that a crocodile? Watch out! Suddenly, you reach an asphalt road. It looks a lot like a runway, but there’s no airport building around. You decide to inspect it, and a walk down the runway takes you around half an hour! At the end of it, you notice a trailer. There are 4 people inside. They tell you you’ve accidentally run into what was supposed to become the largest airport in the world. 5 times the size of JFK, to be more precise.
Whenever we think of Disney princesses, we can’t help but think of their signature dresses. However, while we are used to seeing Belle in her yellow costume when dancing with the Beast, the reality is that, in the 18th century, fashion had nothing to do with what we see onscreen. That’s why we asked artificial intelligence to design the correct versions of these characters’ dresses, and now we are sharing the results with you.
What’s your record on solving Rubik’s cube? Do you know the world record to solve the Rubik’s cube? Just 3.47 seconds! A Chinese speedcuber Yusheng Du set the record in 2018 on the World Cube Association competition. But there are two people who beat that record unofficially. There are recordings of a 14-year-old Filipino speedcuber who solved it in 2.78 seconds, and a 12-year-old Chinese boy who managed to finish in 2.68 seconds. I bet you don’t know who invented the Rubik’s cube! It hasn’t been around for too long. Your grandparents didn’t have it growing up. A Hungarian sculptor Ernő Rubik [Air-no Ruw-bick] invented the cube in 1974.
Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but not many people know that Titanic had two sister ships and that on the night of its sinking, one of them was rushing to help, but didn’t make it in time. Bad luck seemed to follow the trio of ships, but each one of them had glorious moments that live in the minds of those who sailed in them. Keep on watching to discover a story of awe, ingenuity, and ill-fate. And don’t forget to click the subscribe button and turn notifications on to join us on the Bright Side of life!
Brace yourself everyone because we’re about to discuss the most famous cursed items around the globe. This vintage cutie has inspired some well-known Hollywood horror movies. But the real-life “demon” doll can be a lot more frightening than fake jump scares on the screen. In 1970, a young student nurse named Donna Jennings received a Raggedy Ann doll as a birthday gift. Her mother found this toy at an antique shop. Soon Donna noticed that the doll appeared to move around the house on its own from places where she left it. But she didn’t get rid of it until the situation got way worse! Donna’s boyfriend began to mysteriously receive claw marks on his chest when he had sleepovers in her house. The family called famed demonologists — Elizabeth and Ed Warren — who agreed to investigate that mystery.
Under the burning sun, among the sand dunes, somewhere in the Sahara Desert, you’re walking in search of an ancient treasure. Finally, you find a strange rock in the sand. It’s big, looks like a large piece of black coal or rock, but something shiny on its surface makes the rock unusual.This unique find is the oldest thing that has ever been discovered on our planet. This rock was born long before Earth appeared in outer space.
It might seem that since European countries are part of Western culture, travelers are unlikely to encounter anything surprising there. However, some moments of their everyday lives or certain customs can be quite astonishing. We found stories from people who visited some of these countries or moved there permanently, compared them with our own experience, and came to the conclusion that this part of the world can be even more puzzling than an exotic country.
Under the burning sun, among the sand dunes, somewhere in the Sahara Desert, you’re walking in search of an ancient treasure. Finally, you find a strange rock in the sand. It’s big, looks like a large piece of black coal or rock, but something shiny on its surface makes the rock unusual. This unique find is the oldest thing that has ever been discovered on our planet. This rock was born long before Earth appeared in outer space.
Hello, traveler! Are you ready for 80 days around the world? Can’t take that much time off? Well, how about 8 minutes around the world... But this is no ordinary tour! You’re about to hear some weird and extraordinary stuff about different countries! So, when you visit them for real, you can brag about your cultural knowledge to your friends and even pretend to be a local!
