The 80s of the last century in the Netherlands were very stormy for young people. The most diverse cultures and trends developed incredibly dynamically. Representatives of the young generation, one after another, joined groups and organizations arising with cosmic speed - religious, sports, political, social and cultural. ...

This city is like another planet. Planet Varanasi. The strongest impression is the burning of the dead on the banks of the Ganges. This action has not stopped here, day or night, for two thousand years. A spooky but bewitching ritual. Being burned in Varanasi is a special honor and joy for the Indians. They believe that if you scatter the dust over the Ganges, the soul will no longer be reborn, but will gain eternal peace and bliss: it will go to nirvana. ...

It just so happened that I start all my articles about Argentina with the associations that the name of the city evokes in me. Cordoba is no exception, for me it’s some kind of “cow” :) The funny thing is that this coincidence is probably no coincidence: even before colonization, these lands were inhabited by tribes of Indians engaged in cattle breeding and farming. ...

Ostriches are the largest of the living birds. But our ancestors found larger representatives of birds that lived on the territory of the island of Madagascar only 300 years ago. For their grand size and incredibly powerful legs, these birds got a second name - elephant birds, and their well-preserved huge fossilized eggs are still found by scientists. ...

Someone is delighted with a flexible schedule and work in the fresh air, while someone needs a stable schedule and placement in a cozy office. There is no single, generally accepted idea of ​​an ideal workplace and cannot be, because we are all so different! Let's take a look at how people of different professions and in different positions work around the globe. ...

Summer is a time of rest and rejuvenation, a time when we have the opportunity to get new wonderful impressions, energize our body and find fresh sources of inspiration for work and creativity. In the modern world, few people manage to go on summer vacations, completely abandoning their work: even while on vacation or having fun on the weekend, we often have to get involved in the work process for at least a few minutes or solve some business-related matters. ...

The Research Center of the Institute of Economics and Peace recently published the Global Peace Index 2017, which introduced the safest and most dangerous countries in the world. When drafting the report, experts examined 163 countries based on how peaceful they were. The place in the final ranking was influenced by 23 factors, including the level of homicides, political terror and deaths due to internal conflicts. ...

The four-legged robot ANYmal is known for its unique mobility and ability to overcome various obstacles that arise in its path. He can dance to various music, climb stairs, open doors and perform other interesting tricks. He proved himself so well that he was even hired as a service employee providing the functioning of the offshore platform. ...

Kyoto has always been called the cultural capital of Japan. This is a stunningly beautiful and picturesque city, hosting thousands of tourists every year. In all its manifestations, Kyoto reflects the sophisticated Japanese taste and unique aesthetics. But it is especially visible in amazing traditional architecture. Photographer John Einarsen decided not to focus on palaces and temples popular with tourists, but on the most ordinary, but infinitely charming small houses that adorn the streets of Kyoto. ...

No matter how we strive to find a scientific explanation for everything, this is not always the case. It turns out that Mother Nature is still a fanatic and has endowed the world with miracles that, logically, are possible only in science fiction novels, but not in real life. Do you think it will be possible for you to explain the appearance of these 9 natural anomalies that can frighten and delight at the same time? ...

Meet Vatsal Kataria, a photographer from India, and he takes the most unusual travel photos. And the thing is that he creates them without leaving home. More precisely from his own studio. This amazing person created all the landscapes right in his workshop from the simplest improvised objects - cardboard, gypsum, polystyrene sheets, newspapers and acrylic paints. ...

The United States of America is a huge and very diverse country, which is inhabited by about 330 million people. It is no secret that this is a multinational state in which representatives of the most diverse peoples and races find their place. This wealth of character and culture inspired the photographer John Mireles very much. ...

In the Philippines, I liked two places most of all ... On the first - an underground river, on the second - snorkeling with whale sharks on the island of Cebu)) About the underground river. The river is amazing, it is worth a look ... To get to the river, you can get from the Puerto Princess in a minibus. In the nature park, you take a turn on the boat and wait for it to be free. ...

It turns out that one of the most expensive coffee varieties on the world coffee market is fermented coffee varieties that are produced using animals. Several varieties, which we will talk about today, are obtained in the process of special fermentation, which occurs in the stomachs of various animal species, and the grains themselves pass through the intestines and, as a result of natural processes, go outside. ...

You will be amazed by the unusual passion of photographer Sam Hobson, who, like many others, loves to shoot wild animals. The fact is that he arranges his photo safari not in the open spaces of African parks, but right on the streets of various cities. Lurking among the human "anthills", Sam is waiting for the next guest, who dares to boss over the territory of man. ...

Disney takes the iconic Star Wars from distant galaxies and puts them right at our feet. The company is building two theme parks in Florida and California, entirely dedicated to this famous saga. Despite the fact that huge complexes will be opened only in 2019, the other day Disney showed previously unreleased shots from one of the construction sites. ...