Portugal is one of the rare European countries that adopted the legacy of the Moors. They put it into stunning use over the centuries. And you can now see it out on the streets in the form of Azulejo. The term stands for hand-painted tiles and there are exquisite displays covering walls all over the … Read more
Saudi Arabia aims to complete the first section of NEOM by 2025. NEOM is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province, planned to incorporate smart city technologies and function as a tourist destination. The project has an estimated cost of $500 billion, making it one of the most expensive investments in recent years. The … Read more
Just about 90 miles away from Sao Paolo, you can venture into Ilha da Quaeimada Grande, or as locals call it, Snake Island. Untouched by human developers, the island is home to between 3,000 and 4,000 deadly snakes. The venom of the viper inhabiting the island is so potent it can melt human flesh. Visiting … Read more
When you hear the name Archimedes, you think of mathematics and science. The word “Eureka” comes to mind instantly. Many remember Archimedes thanks to his tub experiment. But he did so much more to help mankind and humanity. He proposed various laws and theories in the fields of motion, geometry, liquid motion, and much more. … Read more
There is a reason why many people want to visit the Masada ruins. The ancient fortress is one of the most impressive ruins on the planet. Located on a cliff top overlooking the Dead Sea in Israel and the Judean Desert, the site is absolutely amazing and stunning. The ruins date back thousands of years. … Read more
Veijo Rönkkönen was a loyal employee who went to work every day at a paper mill for 41 years. He never went anywhere but work and home. He lived on a farm surrounded by dense forest. And almost nobody knew of this Finnish factory worker until his death in 2010. When he died, hundreds of … Read more
The Tiffany Yellow Diamond is the largest yellow diamond ever discovered. The diamond weighted 287.42 carats in rough when discovered in the Kimberley Mine in 1878. One year later, the diamond was cut into a cushion shape of 128.54 carats with 82 facets. That was 24 more than a traditional round diamond, which in end … Read more
Some call it Sigiriya. Others call it Sinhagiri. In any case, it is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matala District near the town of Dambulla, in Sri Lanka. The site is of historical and archaeological significance. Dominated by a massive column of rock approximately 180m, the area was once a large forest. … Read more
Jesse Livermore, born in Massachusetts in 1877, is the pioneer of trading. He was just 15 years old when he started to work in Paine Webber’s Boston brokerage office. His job was a simple one, post the stock and commodities prices on the chalk board. But Jesse was like a sponge. He studied price movements, … Read more
ONE-OF-A-KIND HIGH ROLLER Poker world is full of incredible, great stories about people who made their dreams come true. After all, it is one of the reasons this widely popular game became a worldwide phenomenon, played by dozens of millions across the globe. But even in this realm filled with amazing stories, many of which … Read more