Leinster Gardens in London is a beautiful historical street, lined neatly with white Victorian houses. But it’s no ordinary street, as two of its seemingly normal houses, 23 and 24, aren’t real, they are just empty facades, in the most literal sense of this word. Why is that so? This video explains.
Venice is a marvel of architecture and, truly, one of the most picturesque and unique cities to be found not only in Europe, but also in the entire world. The city has a rich history and was one of the major European trade centers for centuries thanks to its convenient location and entrepreneurial population, but […]
Princess Diana was one of the most captivating personalities of our time. This video presents a remarkable feature-length documentary that reveals a side of Diana we have never seen before. A must-view for anyone curious to discover more about the princess, her struggles and the triumphs of her all-too-short life.
Often referred to as the Eighth Wonder, the Panama Canal is a famous shortcut for commercial ships traveling between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, but it’s so much more than just an artificial waterway connecting the two oceans. In reality, it’s an intricate system consisting of 12 water locks, artificial lakes and channels that […]
Here’s Why You Should NEVER Snooze the Morning Alarm Feeling groggy in the morning is so common that we often mistake it for the norm, but it isn’t. A surprising explanation of why you might feel that way may lie in your morning habits, namely the habit of snoozing the alarm. In short, neuroscientists believe […]
See the 1,000-Year-Old Windmills Still in Use Today | National Geographic These amazing windmills are among the oldest in the world. Located in the Iranian town of Nashtifan, initially named Nish Toofan, or “storm’s sting,” the windmills have withstood winds of up to 74 miles an hour. With the design thought to have been created […]
We all visit the doctor when we feel ill or in pain. So why don’t we visit a health professional when we feel emotional stresses, such as guilt, loss, or loneliness? This brilliant talk explains just how to take care of your emotional health yourself.
11:25Hidden among the trees of an Italian forest, Bruno has been building swings, slides, seesaws, gyroscopes and roller-coasters for the last forty years. They are his passion and a way to attract clients to Ai Pioppi, the restaurant he runs with his family. Throughout this short documentary, his hand-powered toys move alongside his thoughts about […]
Japanese farmers in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku grow watermelons that has shape not very common for these plants. Why are they cubic? Watch the Vesti report on Russia channel from Japan.