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The man who created Paris
In the 19th Century George-Eugène Haussmann completely redesigned and rebuilt the French capital. Jonathan Glancey describes how the city of today was born. Paris remains one of the world’s most visited cities, and of those tens of millions drawn to its remarkably compact centre each year, the Marais district...
Kevin de Bruyne: Man City midfielder set for six weeks out
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is likely to be out for around six weeks after injuring his right knee in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final win over Everton. The Belgian international, 24, changed the game from the bench but fell awkwardly in injury time. There were fears he could be out for the rest of the...
Is this the world’s most photogenic potato? Photo sells for $1.08m
What's more lucrative than Johnny Depp or Yoko Ono? A photogenic potato, at least for renowned celebrity photographer Kevin Abosch. His "Potato #345" — a simple portrait of an organic Irish spud — reportedly sold for €1 million ($1.08 million) last year to a European businessman, who saw it while...
These 29 Pictures Will Convince You That This Can Happen Only In India
India is a country that leaves one spellbound with its alluring contrasts and striking features. Here are some amazing pictures which will convince you that such things can happen only in India....
The most audacious scam in history
How do you make someone bend to your will? In an extract from her new book on con artists, Maria Konnikova finds answers by exploring the psychological tricks of one of history’s most shocking fraudsters. In October 1822, Gregor MacGregor, a native of Glengyle, Scotland, made a striking announcement. He was, he said, not...
Johnny Depp Just Said the Sweetest Things About His Daughter, Lily-Rose
About Lily-Rose's brave step, Johnny said, "She's got thousands of followers on social media, and they were all taken completely by surprise," adding, "But not me. I already knew because she tells me everything — she's not afraid to say anything to me. We're super-tight and I'm...
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PERSONAL HYGIENE OF PEOPLE IN EUROPE (18TH CENTURY)
Today we highly value personal care, but until the early 18th century, a man could in his life never to dive into the water. Many people believed that bathing — this is an unhealthy thing, and "soak" his body in water, especially hot, allows various diseases and infections to enter the body. Even if people still...
The most incredible bridge in the world has been built in China
Last year, a truly spectacular new bridge was unveiled in Hubei province, central China. It doesn’t just simply cross over the river between two banks — that would be too easy. Instead, this one runs along the length of the river, following the curve of a valley with a 6.8 mile high-speed motorway built on top of...
Jonas high jinks: #snowmageddon2016 daredevil divers slammed for ‘nonsense’ (VIDEO)
Storm Jonas may have brought recording-breaking blizzards and devastation to the east coast of the United States but one woman has refused to let the extreme weather get her down. She has joined the snowdiving craze, which in recent days has seen thousands of Americans donning just their swimming costumes and taking...
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Ten-man Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Diego Costa's winner gave Chelsea victory at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners never fully recovered from defender Per Mertesacker's 18th-minute red card, awarded by referee Mark Clattenburg after he hauled down Costa as the striker raced clear. The...
25 Interesting Facts About Europe That Most People Don’t Know
Although it has seen its share of ups and downs, Europe is responsible for most of the technology, culture, and language that dominates the world today. These are 25 interesting facts about Europe that most people don’t know! 25 To start things off with a bang, Europe is technically not a continent. It's separation...
18 extremely motivating movies
The new year has started! You must’ve already sketched the goals you’d like to achieve, and we here have put together a list of movies that will inspire you to act on those goals! We Are Marshall The Marshall University American football team members from Huntington, VA, die in a plane crash. Citizens are shocked....
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