In 1974, Moscow saw the opening of the first Soviet bowling alley—approved by the USSR Ministry of Culture.
The construction was carried out by hired workers from West Germany, where bowling was quite popular at the time. The wood used for interior finishes was imported from Wisconsin, USA.
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The construction was carried out by hired workers from West Germany, where bowling was quite popular at the time. The wood used for interior finishes was imported from Wisconsin, USA.
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Bonneville, 1966.
In the U.S. state of Utah lies the extraordinary Bonneville — a vast, dried-up salt lake. Its perfectly flat surface is ideal for record-breaking speed runs, allowing vehicles to reach up to 1000 km/h.
Pilots arrive with the most incredible cars and motorcycles you'd never see on regular roads. This truly unique site was discovered in 1896, when Native inhabitants showed a visiting cycling race organizer, William F. Rishel, a local wonder — a massive desiccated salt flat. Rishel was stunned not only by its immense scale and haunting beauty, but by its tabletop-flat expanse stretching endlessly to the horizon.
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In the U.S. state of Utah lies the extraordinary Bonneville — a vast, dried-up salt lake. Its perfectly flat surface is ideal for record-breaking speed runs, allowing vehicles to reach up to 1000 km/h.
Pilots arrive with the most incredible cars and motorcycles you'd never see on regular roads. This truly unique site was discovered in 1896, when Native inhabitants showed a visiting cycling race organizer, William F. Rishel, a local wonder — a massive desiccated salt flat. Rishel was stunned not only by its immense scale and haunting beauty, but by its tabletop-flat expanse stretching endlessly to the horizon.
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Rings featuring a decorative plate adorned with precious stones were known in Rus as "perstni" (finger rings). Often, these rings evolved into bracelets—twisted, plate-like, or braided in design. The imagery on such rings varied widely: animals, geometric patterns, or other symbols meaningful to the owner. Of particular importance were signet rings, used to stamp a personal seal or signature onto documents. Naturally, the symbolism on these seals was always closely tied to the ring's owner.
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Leo Fender could never play guitar — and that didn’t stop him from creating Fender guitars.
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At Kazansky Railway Station.
Hastening to board, actor and director Vasily Shukhin — 1970s.
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Hastening to board, actor and director Vasily Shukhin — 1970s.
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For 50 years, Donald Groske from the U.S. has eaten at least one Big Mac every single day.
Over this time, he’s consumed more than 32,000 of them.
He kept the receipt and box from each burger—an effort that helped him earn a spot in the Guinness World Records. Most days, he actually eats two.
Donald has tasted McDonald’s burgers in every U.S. state, Canada, and several other countries.
In half a century, he’s only missed eight days. Once, during a blizzard, he made his way to the restaurant—only to find it closed.
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Over this time, he’s consumed more than 32,000 of them.
He kept the receipt and box from each burger—an effort that helped him earn a spot in the Guinness World Records. Most days, he actually eats two.
Donald has tasted McDonald’s burgers in every U.S. state, Canada, and several other countries.
In half a century, he’s only missed eight days. Once, during a blizzard, he made his way to the restaurant—only to find it closed.
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Marines of the Red Banner Black Sea Fleet of the Soviet Navy during combat exercises in Sevastopol, 1973
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«People with many flaws are often the first to notice them in others.»
Francis Bacon – English philosopher
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British Captain Robert Campbell fought against the Germans in France during World War I. On August 24, 1914, he was severely wounded, captured, and sent to a POW camp in Magdeburg.
In November 1916, he received news that his mother, Louise, was dying of cancer. Campbell wrote a letter to German Emperor Wilhelm II, pleading for permission to return to England to visit her one last time.
He was granted the Kaiser’s approval—two weeks for personal leave, plus four days for travel each way—on his honor as an officer. Campbell traveled to England and, true to his word, returned to captivity, where he remained until the war ended.
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In November 1916, he received news that his mother, Louise, was dying of cancer. Campbell wrote a letter to German Emperor Wilhelm II, pleading for permission to return to England to visit her one last time.
He was granted the Kaiser’s approval—two weeks for personal leave, plus four days for travel each way—on his honor as an officer. Campbell traveled to England and, true to his word, returned to captivity, where he remained until the war ended.
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Cause of death: an exceptionally long beard
This story dates back to 1567.
Hans Steininger, an Austrian, gained worldwide fame partly for having the longest beard in the world at the time—measuring 1.4 meters. But more than anything, he became remembered as a victim of that very beard.
During a devastating fire in his hometown, Hans fled in panic. In his haste, he failed to tuck the beard properly to keep it off the ground. As he ran, he accidentally stepped on the end of his own 1.5-meter beard, lost his balance, fell, and broke his neck—ending his life in a tragic, unexpected twist.
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This story dates back to 1567.
Hans Steininger, an Austrian, gained worldwide fame partly for having the longest beard in the world at the time—measuring 1.4 meters. But more than anything, he became remembered as a victim of that very beard.
During a devastating fire in his hometown, Hans fled in panic. In his haste, he failed to tuck the beard properly to keep it off the ground. As he ran, he accidentally stepped on the end of his own 1.5-meter beard, lost his balance, fell, and broke his neck—ending his life in a tragic, unexpected twist.
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11 out of the 19 hijackers involved in the September 11, 2001 plane attacks were unaware they were embarking on a suicide mission. Most likely, they believed the operation was aimed at freeing extremists involved in previous attacks. Only those trained to pilot the aircraft knew the truth.
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