It’s unthinkable how a little beautiful stone can cause terrible deaths, bloody battles, career failures, horrible diseases and more. Undoubtedly, many of the famous “cursed jewels” legends was fabricated in order to generate more fame for a certain stone. And you have the right to believe or not to believe in curses of gemstones, but you can’t ignore the legends and history facts behind these famous ones.
These vintage, hand-colored pictures were taken between 1863 and 1900. Samurai, whose class was outlawed and dissolved in 1868 with the restoration of the Meiji era and the end of feudalism, still look more badass than anyone you’ll ever know.
You’re probably sick of hearing about all these “before and after” articles and top lists on Facebook and other web resources, but this time it’s not just a bunch of kids who grew up to be actors and musicians. This time it’s about some of the most alluring women of the past century.
Here are 10 great budget phones that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. If you’re looking to buy a decent smartphone for cheap, these are the top 10 phones your money can buy in no particular order.
So why exactly would anyone need a smartwatch? Apart from the slew of useful features, these gadgets allow you to leave your smartphone in your pocket, yet still receive important texts and calls. And, let me reiterate, they tell you what time it is! What’s not to love?
Get to know five incredible Indian athletes who flaunt iron abs and buff biceps just like the world’s bodybuilding mega stars.
Meet Fab Ciraolo, Chilean illustrator with a very interesting vision of the world who want to share it with you. In his works the guy reprises the most popular nostalgic elements like our favorite fairy tale characters, popular historical personalities, artists etc. incorporating them into marvelous motifs some surreal, sci-fi atmospheres.
If you’re all squirmy about your food, you’re better off leaving the premises right now, while your keyboard is still dry. Enough with the chit-chat, let’s see how much mental abuse you can take!
Here’s a short list of the most common Mexican stereotypes portrayed in the media — from fence-hopping immigrants and maids to tequila-drinking mariachi fans.
Latino Characters are undoubtedly the most peculiar on screen. There’s no need to explain why, you can just enjoy the whole bunch of their emotional aspects: energetic, funny, sad or happy.
Does this all make us love these personalities more? Absolutely!
Let’s get to know five persons who embody the wild Mexican tradition. Their athleticism and daredevil skills brought tons of attention to lucha libre. They were revolutionaries who transformed pro-wrestling into something never seen by international audiences.
Have you ever had that feeling of unrest after you’ve finished watching like 5 seasons of the best show ever, and now you’re too anxious to start watching something new, because you’re afraid it won’t live up to that previous TV show? Yeah, well, you’re not alone brother (or sister), and there’s probably a phobia named after that. Anyway, let me give you a few recommendations on what you might want to watch on TV in your spare time.
A few months ago we’ve covered a similar subject about Hollywood celebrities, who fell in love with each other after starring in a movie or a TV show together, and now let’s talk about Filipino celebs for a change.
This is a list of some of the tastiest Filipino treats enjoyed by at least two generations. If you’re thinking “hey, aren’t those all old and I won’t be able to find them in stores anymore?”, you’d be partially correct, as they really are pretty old, *but* they are still available today!
Despite being a relatively small country, the Philippines has a huge biodiversity. Many of those plants and beasts are extremely rare and you won’t be able to see them anywhere else on the planet. In fact, 16 new mammal species have been discovered in the Philippines in the last decade or so. Maybe you’d be the one to discover a brand new animal species in your backyard? Who knows, probably not, but still, go do some exploring!
You may have heard that India is sometimes referred to as “the oldest civilization in the world”, and you wouldn’t be wrong. You’d be surprised to find out exactly how many things we use to this day the Indians have invented.
Fool your MacBook into thinking that your old iPhone or iPad is a secondary monitor attached to it. One can never have too much additional screen space, anyway. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience iDisplay in action.
iDisplay is a universal app that helps to increase your personal productivity by 44% using two or even more monitors at once. Brilliant tool for multitaskers, too good to be true. Bet you’ve been dreaming of nothing but more screen real estate.
To cut the long story short, apparently, some game server admin asked the players about who they think is the most attractive woman in their country, and now we have the answers!
Despite having international fame and eight-digit numbers on their bank accounts, there are celebrities who actually lead surprisingly modest lifestyles. They don’t spend millions of dollars on luxurious mansions, fancy cars, glamorous parties, and lavish vacations. They don’t go shopping with coupons every time, but they definitely don’t live as lusciously as they could. They prove that fame and modesty can go shoulder-to-shoulder and celebrities’ over-the-top lifestyles are just clichés to avoid. Are they exceptions that prove the rule or examples for other A-listers to follow? Check out the facts about their frugal lifestyles and judge for yourself.
