Tea in a tankBritish Boiling Vessel January 11, 2017  The British drink about 165 million cups of tea every day and even the war could not root out this age-old habit. During the World War II, the British government realized that it had a problem: they needed a way to keep their soldiers safe during tea time. The troops, who wouldn’t skip tea time even when Nazis were afoot, had to climb out of their armored cars and tanks to brew the leafy beverage on the roadside. Three Presidents in a year and other interesting factsExtramarital affair and smoking to death December 30, 2016  U.S. Presidents are usually elected for a term of four years. There is also a Constitutional Amendment that limits Presidents to only eight years after Franklin Roosevelt died during his third term in office. Two times in American history have there been three Presidents that served in the same year. The first time was in 1841 and the second was in 1881. World’s most dangerous gangs. CamorraDating back to 16th century December 29, 2016  Since first becoming well known in the 18th century, organized crime in Italy and its criminal organizations have infiltrated the social and economic life of many regions, particularly in Southern Italy. Take cold warnings seriouslyHypothermia is no joke December 20, 2016  When authorities issue extreme cold warnings or alerts, they’re meant to be taken seriously. If you’re not dressed properly or you’ve no shelter, extreme cold can kill. Hypothermia is reduced body temperature that happens when a body dissipates more heat than it absorbs. In humans, it is defined as a body core temperature below 35C. Highest cemetery on EarthCorpses on Mount Everest December 17, 2016  Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain, with its peak of 8,848 meters above sea level. Known in Nepal as Sagarmāthā and in China as Chomolungma, the mount is located in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal. The international border between China and Nepal runs across Everest's precise summit point.  World’s most dangerous gangs. Mara SalvatruchaFrom New York to Alaska December 12, 2016  The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is believed to be the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor, refugee-laden neighborhoods of 1980s Los Angeles, the gang’s reach now extends from Central American nations like El Salvador and through Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with an estimated 60,000 – 80,000 members worldwide. Daughter’s name on the MoonWhen you have a great dad December 7, 2016  Fathers can promise different things to their beloved daughters. They can present dolls, flowers, dresses and even apartments and cars. Astronaut Eugene Cernan promised his daughter to write her initials on the moon. Abandoned placesTowns that won't welcome you December 2, 2016  Once flourishing settlements, they are now deserted areas. They become ghost towns because the economic activity that supported it has failed, or due to natural or human-caused disasters such as floods, government actions, uncontrolled lawlessness, war, or nuclear disasters. Thunderstorm asthma claims livesRare phenomenon with devastating consequences November 28, 2016  Six people have already died in the Australian city of Melbourne from a rare phenomenon called thunderstorm asthma. More than 8,000 people were treated in hospital. Three are in a critical condition. World’s most dangerous gangs. YakuzaCombining violence and humanitarian work November 24, 2016  Yakuza is believed to be the most influential organized crime group within their own home country. Although the group operates with minimal violence compared to other notorious gangs, they’re certainly no strangers to intimidation and murder. |  Most popular Other articlesArts & Showbiz: The Armenian girl and her Resignation Syndrome IT & Technology: How "impressive Diaspora" could help augment Armenia’s IT scene  Interviews News from the section Oxford University recruiting volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine trial  The trial will recruit up to 510 healthy adults, aged 18 to 55, to test the vaccine called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19.Pope Francis backs UN chief's call for global ceasefire Saying the disease knows no borders, Francis appealed to everyone to “stop every form of bellicose hostility."Oil prices fall to 17-year low as OPEC standoff continues Brent crude prices hit $23.03 a barrel on March 30 morning during Asia hours – the lowest level since Nov 2002. |
