Accessories panopticon and their application
The history of the use of accessories goes back thousands of years. In 1949, in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, a picture of a man with a so-called magic…

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The most interesting person of the XIX century
The most interesting personality of the XIX century, Russian writer, teacher, music critic Vladimir Fedorovich Odoyevsky (1803 - 1869), the last representative of the ancient princely family of the Rurik…

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Several reasons not to believe in ghosts
Modern television and cinema are trying to convince us of the existence of the supernatural. Vampires, werewolves, witches, ghosts and other vermin from the stories of science fiction writers are…

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Unsolved mystery of the 20th century: "Loss of aircraft in the Bermuda Triangle"
After a long break, the editors decided to continue a series of articles on unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. The hype around the Bermuda Triangle began in 1945 after…

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Mythical Creatures

Mythical Creatures from Japan

Japan is an amazing country of contrasts, where the achievements of high technologies perfectly coexist with centuries-old traditions, and the magical gardens and temples – with skyscrapers, from one look at which is breathtaking. They say to know Japan is not enough for a lifetime. The unpredictability of the elements, geographical location and national character formed a kind of mythology with their own, sometimes so absurd, creatures whose image and purpose are paradoxical for Europeans to understand. Let’s take a look at what mythical creatures live in Japan according to their mythology! Continue reading

Mysterious disappearance of people in Alaska
Why are almost two times more people lost in Alaska than living there? Local search and rescue teams conduct hundreds of operations each year, but do not find signs of…

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Museum of ghosts and legends
The Museum of ghosts (Muzeum pražských pověstí a strašidel), located in Prague, will certainly attract the attention of all fans of mystical stories. The museum contains the most significant characters…

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