The Battles of Khalkhin Gol were the decisive engagements of the undeclared Soviet–Japanese border conflicts fought among the Soviet Union, Mongolia, Japan and Manchukuo in 1939. The conflict was named after the river Khalkhin Gol, which passes through the battlefield. The battle was fought between the Soviet Union and Mongolia on one hand, and Japan … Read more
When you are responsible for an entire country, it goes without saying that your life is pretty important. But not everyone will like the decisions you make, which can put you in a tricky position.Every day, you’re at risk and require protection. From a personal army for one president to movable barricades for another, here … Read more
From the skyscrapers of Dubai to the amusement parks of Minnesota, Danny Forster travels the world to break down the most astounding, complex engineering feats to date.
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer. He traveled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. He traveled with his family, but also a crew. During his trip, he stayed in China for 17 years. He was one of the first and most famous Europeans to travel to Asia during … Read more
Larry Brown is the seventh-winningest coach in NBA history with 1,098 career victories. He has led teams to 18 playoff appearances, eight 50-win seasons, seven division titles, three conference championships, and one NBA championship. He won his title with the Detroit Pistons. Before coaching, he played collegiately at the University of North Carolina and professionally … Read more
The London Hammer is a name given to a hammer made of iron and wood. It was found in London, Texas, in 1936. The hammer was found by Max Hahn and his wife while they were out walking. But it wasn’t until 1983 that the hammer attracted worldwide attention. In 1983, creationist Carl Baugh bought … Read more
Another name for engagement ring is a betrothal ring. Simply said, it is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. The ring is presented to as an engagement gift to a partner by the prospective spouse when they propose marriage. It represents a formal agreement to future marriage. But … Read more
“Ayehu, Almaz, Zewdie, Wubete Yenenesh and suffered through prolonged labor, unrelieved obstructed in a country with few hospitals and even fewer roads to reach them. Although he survived the experience of childbirth often fatal, they were left with a dead baby and feeling, as Ayehu tells us that “even death would be better than this.” Obstructed labor has left each … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common diseases and conditions nowadays. Technically, there is no cure for the condition. It is something you have to live with till the end of your days. What are the causes of this common condition? Is it the lifestyle? The sedentary jobs? Or is it something else? Doctor … Read more
More than three thousand years ago, Ramses II, the Egyptian pharaoh, and the Emperor Hattusilis III concluded one of the oldest peace treaties in the history of the world. The peace treaty ended the Egyptian Hittite war that lasted more than 80 years. The two ancient superpowers finally ended the war with the treaty in … Read more