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Einstein's Brain Was Stolen: 28 Interesting Facts About the Renowned ScientistOne of the most famous figures of the first half of the 20th century was Albert Einstein. This outstanding scientist achieved much in his life, becoming not only a Nobel laureate but also fundamentally changing scientific perceptions of the Universe. He authored approximately 300 scientific papers on physics and around 150 books and articles in various fields of science.

Famous people | Views: 49 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-17 | Comments (0)

Interesting Facts about Jules VerneLegendary French writer Jules Verne is considered the father of science fiction. Most of the fantastic things he wrote about in his books were later invented or discovered.

Jules Verne's entire body of work is united by one thing—his passion for travel and adventure, which remained with him throughout his life and which he infused into his books.
Famous people | Views: 30 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-16 | Comments (0)

Was Isaac Newton: 17 Interesting Facts about Isaac NewtonSir Isaac Newton was an eminent physicist, astronomer, and mathematician. He left his mark in history as the creator of the foundations of physics and natural science. During his lifetime, he discovered the law of universal gravitation, the three fundamental laws of mechanics, and also developed the "theory of light," laying the groundwork for modern optics. His contributions also include the invention of differential and integral calculus, among numerous other discoveries and studies.

Famous people | Views: 44 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-16 | Comments (0)

Why Can't We Simply Copy Someone Else's Success?Forums and conferences where business stars share the "secrets" of their success gather thousands of businesspeople. It seems obvious that if we dissect the story of a successful individual or company and replicate the methods that worked for them, we'll achieve similar results. But this is a misconception.
Self-development of personality | Views: 36 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-13 | Comments (0)

Understanding the Pareto Principle: What is it?The Pareto Principle, also known as the law of least effort, states that 80% of our efforts result in 20% of the outcomes, while 20% of our efforts result in 80% of the outcomes.
Self-development of personality | Views: 33 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-13 | Comments (0)

Ariadne's Thread - Meaning and Origin of the IdiomThe history of the origin of this winged expression is closely tied to ancient Greek mythology and takes us back to those distant times on the island of Crete.
Quotes and aphorisms | Views: 49 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-10 | Comments (0)

The Torments of Tantalus - Meaning and Origin of the IdiomTantalus, a hero of ancient Greek myths, might have long been forgotten if not for the memory of his torments, which gave life to the enigmatic idiom for the uninitiated.

Quotes and aphorisms | Views: 27 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-10 | Comments (0)

How Broken Windows Saved New York from CrimeBy the end of the 1970s, crime in New York City was appalling. Pedestrians were mugged right on Broadway. Tourists were especially targeted, with their cameras and wallets shamelessly taken. The police strongly advised residents to carry a $20 bill in their outer jacket pocket to hand over immediately to muggers. That was the price of a few doses of heroin at the time. Up to 2,000 serious crimes and up to 10 murders occurred daily in the metropolis. Only the insane dared to venture out at night.

Human psychology | Views: 34 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-10 | Comments (0)

12 interesting facts from the life of Julius CaesarGaius Julius Caesar came from the ancient patrician family of Julius. The Julius family made a significant contribution to the politics and life of the early Roman Republic in the 5th-4th centuries BC. e. Not all members of the Yuli family held high government posts in the republic, but among them there are still notable political figures.
Famous people | Views: 38 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-06-07 | Comments (0)

Over time, the white soles of our favorite sneakers accumulate a layer of dirt that's hard to wash off, and sometimes, they even turn yellow from exposure to the sun. If you feel it's not yet time to part ways with your shoes and you'd like to restore their former shine, here are a few tips on how to do it.
Advice | Views: 31 | Added by: Vik | Date: 2024-05-31 | Comments (0)


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