Business
It seems that the pencils, whether colored or gray, it's quite simple to make the object that does not require special technology. But, it turns out, the production of a pencil takes a few days, not every tree is suitable for the base quality of the pencil, and
Discovery
Stained wood: moray wood, as you know, costs several times more than usual. But what is so valuable is contained in the trunk of the tree, which has been in the water 50, 100 or 500 years? And why the wood while in the water, defies the processes of decay,
Discovery
It turns out that robots can not only collect cars at giant plants, but also grow lettuce, basil, and other greens. Such production was possible to implement without human intervention, that is, all work on the mini-farm - from irrigation, moving pallets with plants to harvesting - the robots carry
Animals & Birds
Beaver dam: Beavers, perhaps, are the most ambitious builders among all representatives of the animal world. Of course, termites, bees, or weavers are also able to build impressive houses for their colonies, but beavers can change the landscape of the area in which they settled beyond recognition. For example, it
Constructions
Mysterious labyrinth: In Ancient Egypt, it was built not only the pyramids and temples with giant statues and columns but more mysterious objects. For example, in the Fayoum under Pharaoh Amenemhat III was built a labyrinth whose function is still disputed by historians. The mysterious labyrinth of amenemhat III The
Discovery
Grand hydroelectric power station: Many people know that in Iceland a large amount of electricity is generated by geothermal plants, and even the capital, Reykjavik, as a source of hot water uses thermal water. But the most powerful power plant of the country is not a geothermal power station and
Discovery
Einstein's brain: Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, Nobel prize in physics in 1921, one of the founders of modern theoretical physics, as well as a public figure and humanist. The identity of this man was considered one of the most famous in the 20th century, and still,
Discovery
Chile - Powerful telescopes of the Observatory and modern humanity needs to observe outer space. With their help, it is possible to look beyond the boundaries of the Solar system and dive into the mysterious world of the Universe. As a rule, each country places them within its territory in
Discovery
Berlin golden hat: Among all the exhibits of the Museum of prehistory and early history in Berlin, this ancient artifact is probably the most mysterious. It is unclear where it was found, its precise function has not been fully established, there are only a few major versions, and the circumstances
Discovery
Despite the fact that we live in an era of rapid progress and of synthetic materials, ropes made according to old technology, using natural plant materials are still in demand. Of course, their production is not a very high-tech process, but nevertheless quite interesting. Why ropes made of jute and
Discovery
Drake Strait - Cruise liners do not go here, and cargo ships prefer the other way if you want to go around South America from the south. Only large-tonnage vessels are decided to pass through the Drake Strait. And it's not so much the icebergs, which are found
Creativity
Most famous paintings: Kawasaki is a Japanese city located between Tokyo and Yokohama, known for its heavy industry, open-air folk museums, and the country's largest and brightest Halloween celebration. This year, make-up artist and body art artist Amazing Jiro sent his students to the 22nd annual Halloween parade