‘Fashionable and beautiful’ lip platesPainful tradition of Ethiopian tribes March 21, 2017  The lip plate, also known as a lip plug, or lip disc, is a form of body modification. Increasingly large discs (usually circular) are inserted into a pierced hole in either the upper or lower lip, or both, thereby stretching it. The term labret denotes all kinds of pierced-lip ornaments, including plates and plugs. Children starve as adults fightHumanitarian catastrophe in Yemen March 15, 2017  Yemen, one of the Arab world's poorest countries, has been torn by a war between forces loyal to the internationally-recognized government of President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi and those allied to the Houthi rebel movement. UN-brokered peace talks between the Houthi rebels and the government stalled in the summer of 2016. Secret Nazi counterfeit plotBringing down world's financial system March 14, 2017  Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazi Party, grew into a mass movement and ruled Germany through totalitarian means from 1933 to 1945. Nazis are responsible for the Holocaust and many other grave crimes known to everyone, however, there are some facts you might not have heard about. The secret counterfeit plot is one of them. Hanging, shooting and stoningCrimes punishable by death March 10, 2017  Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime. The sentence that someone be punished in such a manner is referred to as a death sentence, whereas the act of carrying out the sentence is known as an execution. Guanajuato Mummy MuseumNot a family orientated attraction February 28, 2017  Guanajuato is a city and municipality in central Mexico. It was founded in 1559 due to the region's rich silver and gold deposits. Opulent colonial buildings, stunning tree-filled plazas and brightly colored houses are crammed onto the steep slopes of a ravine. Being best known internationally for its acclaimed annual international arts festival, the Festival Cervantino, the city is also home to one of the world’s scariest museums - the Mummy Museum (El Museo De Las Momias).  Born tiny, growing hugePolar bears - largest land carnivores February 27, 2017  International Polar Bear Day is an annual event celebrated every February 27. This day is organized by Polar Bears International to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations. The day encourages people to find ways to reduce their carbon output, such as by turning down their thermostat or driving less. The day has also been used to encourage the installation of energy efficient insulation in houses. Cuban independence dreamThree wars and constitution February 24, 2017  The dream of Cuban independence had existed for over a hundred years before the final war for independence from Spain began on February 24, 1895 and ended with a formal treaty signed in Paris on December 10, 1898. It was the last of three liberation wars that Cuba fought against Spain, after the Ten Years' War (1868–1878) and the Little War (1879–1880). World’s most dangerous gangs. Sinaloa CartelReigning America's drug market February 15, 2017  The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the most powerful Cartels in the world. It specializes in the distribution of cocaine and heroin. Having complete control over the Mexican states of Baja California, Durango, Sonora and Chihuahua, the organization has been targeted by the United States Intelligence Community (IC) as one of the most dangerous. From miasma to waterborne diseaseCholera pandemics and Dr. Snow’s theory February 13, 2017  Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It infects the small intestine. Cholera is still active throughout the world. Estimates from 2010 say that between three- and five million people get cholera every year, and 58,000–130,000 people die from the disease every year. How many cows does your bride cost?Lobola, tribal tradition of biblical times February 3, 2017  Some tribal traditions remain to be a mystery and a fascination for most of the modern world, although globalization and technologies grant an opportunity to learn more and more about the tribes that live in their own universe and have practices which are exclusively theirs. |  Most popular Other articlesEconomy: 4 rules for business success Arts & Showbiz: The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome IT & Technology: Revolut launches in Armenia  Interviews News from the section EAEU ends bypass routes for dumped import of Azerbaijani aluminum tape  The Eurasian Economic Commission has adopted measures banning the import of aluminum tape from Azerbaijan bypassing anti-dumping duties.Azerbaijan makes bid to join BRICS after Putin’s trip Membership of BRICS is invitation-only, but multiple countries were given the chance to join at the start of this year.Russia, Azerbaijan start producing oil tankers — Putin Russia and Azerbaijan start producing modern river-sea tankers, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. |
