Costa Rica titbits
Costa Rica – find out what Costa Rica is famous for, why the authorities decided to give up their own army and what is the Juan Santamaria Day.
Costa Rica has been an independent state since September 15, 1821. On …
Doel Belgian deserted city
For many years now, this town should exist only in the pictures and memories of its inhabitants. However, it still bravely resists. Learn about the history of Doel in Belgium. It’s a real ghost town.
The first mention of the …
First ecocity in China
Trying to reduce emissions is one of the main objectives of climate policy in the world. China is the first country to try to create an environmentally friendly city for 80,000 people from scratch. It will consume 48% of its …
Great pool on the 55th floor
The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore is unique in many ways. Some people will be impressed by the amount of money spent on its construction – $8 billion – or by the pool at the top of the hotel.…
False bus stop
Seemingly an ordinary bus stop with a timetable and waiting passengers. In reality, however, no vehicles stop at the bus stop.
One of the most disastrous symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is that patients, in a surge of confusion, feel stunned …
Eye of Africa Kalb arRiszat
Since man made his first flight into space on April 12, 1961, we know more and more not only about other planets, but also about Earth itself. If it weren’t for the extraterrestrial travels, we probably wouldn’t have seen what’s …
Green carpet in Jaujac
In September last year, a “green carpet” was rolled out in a small picturesque French town. All in the name of environmental protection.
160 rollers, 3.5 tons of grass – that’s all it took for a group of French artists, …
Fruitshaped stops
Not all bus stops have to be the same. Fruit stops in the Japanese city of Konagai are a perfect example. Perhaps one day they will be built in the USA. So far we have to be patient.
But let’s …
Eternal Flame Falls
Although it seems unbelievable, the fire burns underwater, or rather in a cave hidden behind drops of water. Discover the secret of this natural phenomenon.
Chestnut Ridge Park is located between a series of hills in Erie County, New York …
Floating Cinema Thailand
Popcorn, armchair, hundreds of people around and huge splendor, or maybe a modest cinema in the azure waters of the sea? It was on the sea that the decision was made to build a unique floating cinema.
The floating theatre …