INTERESTING FACTS

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In 1700, in Paris there was a strange fashion - when

In 1700, in Paris there was a strange fashion - when women
women come out in bad weather, they wore hats with ... lightning. Clearly, it wasn't the best practice, as a result of accidents due to lightning hitting only increased

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The shortest war in the history was a war between Britain

The shortest war in the history was a war between Britain and
and Zanzibar on August 27 1896. It lasted exactly 38 minutes.

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Eruption of Mexican Volcano Parykutyn lasted 9 years (from 1943 to

Eruption of Mexican Volcano Parykutyn lasted 9 years (from 1943 to 1952).
1952). During this time the cone of the volcano up to 2774 meters.

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Volcano Parykutyn Today

Volcano Parykutyn Today

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The most common method of suicide in the 16th century in China

The most common method of suicide in the 16th century in China
was to eat a pound of salt.

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At the time of the Early Renaissance people thought that water was

At the time of the Early Renaissance people thought that water was
harmful, because it could be infected, that is why nobles bathed very rarely. For example, Isabella Kastilska (Queen of Castile in 1474) admitted, that she washed only twice - at birth and before the wedding. Instead of washing, she used perfumes.

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When the famous German physicist Albert Einstein died, his final words died

When the famous German physicist Albert Einstein died, his final words died
with him. The nurse, who was near him, didn't understand German language.

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The largest dog belongs to the English mastiff and St. Bernard dog.

The largest dog belongs to the English mastiff and St. Bernard dog.
Record the heaviest dog belongs to the English mastiff Zorba (1989) - 155.6 kg.

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Cat can give birth to 100 kittens during the life.

Cat can give birth to 100 kittens during the life.

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Words «month», «orange» ,«silver» and «purple» don`t have rhymes.

Words «month», «orange» ,«silver» and «purple» don`t have rhymes.

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People lose 19 kg. dead skin for a lifetime

People lose 19 kg. dead skin for a lifetime
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