What reduces intelligence more - marijuana or social media? And why is watching TV more rewarding than YouTube and coubs? We have the answers
"I warned the ministers:" If you continue this policy, you will get a country of fools. Such a country is easier to govern, but it has no future. "
Let's be honest - human bodies, in their original form, are adapted exclusively for a short life on our home planet. Even if the life expectancy in the future increases significantly, it is unlikely that the century-old representatives of our species will shine with health, and even more so, plow the cosmic spaces
Recently, on the pages of domestic newspapers and on television, the topic of new threats to the security of Russia, associated with an unprecedented leap in the development of new technologies, and, among other things, with a real breakthrough in the field of genetic engineering has been increasingly raised
“The World Health Organization has warned that there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from re-infection. the so-called passport of immunity, which would allow sick people to travel freely or return to work
Internet trolling is reaching a new level. The goal is the artificial formation of the necessary public opinion. George Monbiot posted a disturbing article on a new phenomenon on the Internet - "astroturfing" on his blog on the Guardian
In England, one of the most picturesque national places is considered to be the county of Devonshire, located off the northern shores of the English Channel. Looking at the magically beautiful houses and castles, it is difficult to imagine that this splendor is not pictures from fairy tales, but the most modern Great Britain. Since ancient times, the county has attracted lovers of everything extraordinary by traveling through these incredibly picturesque places, admiring not only the regal architecture of huge palaces, but also charming rural houses
Electromagnetic radiation causes serious illness. How to reduce the harm of electromagnetic radiation
Olga Budina, who celebrates her 45th birthday next month, has appeared on screens less and less often in the past few years and almost never appears at secular film parties. Several years ago, Olga stopped acting in serials and going on the stage, and for this she had serious reasons
The Swiss are "cunning" by using in their watches, which sell for tens, or even hundreds of thousands of francs, our mechanisms, bought for $ 30
Several years ago in Russia it was forbidden to indicate names on the label that do not correspond to the product and GOST according to which it was made. For example, now on spreads it is impossible to write the word "butter" and even "butter"
In 1883, 14-year-old American Lulu Hirst became famous throughout the country. She suddenly showed physical strength that is difficult even to imagine. Lulu performed for only two years, showing her amazing abilities, and scientists are still puzzling over solving her secret
It is generally accepted that human civilization develops in the direction of increasing the freedoms of the human person. This is what the official history says, so many philosophical and political science treatises say, this is an indisputable truth for the media around the world
Today, in this article, you will find out why people watch TV shows. We will reveal the essence of watching the series, as an indicator of the quality of human life. And also consider why people love TV shows so much
American education and upbringing through the eyes of a Russian teacher. What amazes me in America? The fact that in comparison with Russia here "everything is the other way around." Precisely the opinion of one person
Hunger is a social phenomenon that accompanies antagonistic socio-economic formations. There are two forms of hunger - explicit
Today, when unmanned aerial vehicles have become a common accessory in the arsenals of many states, few people remember that one of the first who gave a start in life to these very useful machines was the Soviet Union
Literature can show you a different world. She can take you where you have never been. Having visited other worlds once as those who have tasted magic fruits, you will never be completely satisfied with the world in which you grew up
Now we know that our borders are covered not only by border guards, air defense systems, aviation and navy, but also by more global systems. Earlier, we briefly talked about the Russian missile attack warning system and promised to present a more complete and detailed version. Well, we promised - we do. We hope that the article will be of interest to a wide range of readers and possibly make you take a fresh look at the Russian early warning system. Make yourself comfortable, pour tea or coffee, it will be interesting
In 1985, in the fall, Hezbollah terrorists
The sensational draft Law "On the Prevention of Domestic Violence in the Russian Federation" is the final verdict on the meaning of family relations. It stands in a series of measures aimed at destroying our traditional way of life, undermining value guidelines, breaking the mentality. Apparently, such a turning point is coming. More precisely, continue
Good news for a start. Recently, Russian students won the ACM ICPC World Programming Championship in Beijing for the seventh time in a row. The first place was taken by the team from Moscow State University, the second - by Phystech, ITMO took the ninth place. The Russians took the World Cup and four medals out of 13, more than any other country
It is one thing to work hard and in good faith; it is quite another to voluntarily sacrifice every aspect of life for the sake of work. How to define the line between hard work and pathology
On the coming Tuesday, September 11, the grandiose strategic exercises of the Russian Armed Forces "Vostok-2018" will begin. As the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu announced, about 300 thousand servicemen will take part in the maneuvers over a huge area
What is the real role of the IMF in geopolitics? How can international organizations interfere in the internal affairs of other states? How do financial institutions seek to carry out manipulations in a foreign country? There are very specific answers to all these questions
In 2014, the book Kindafrika was published in France. China, India and Africa are creating tomorrow's world”J.-J. Boileau and S. Dembinsky. Will the term "Kindafrika", which unites China, India and Africa, catch on? Probably not, too different worlds are squeezed into it
At the time of creating a family, a man will have to seriously think about who he would like to be in a family "play" - a simple spectator, a puppet actor, an extra, a stage worker "where they will be sent", a cashier, an equal partner or a wise production director
This story began a long time ago. I remember, even in Soviet childhood, my mother occasionally took out Brazilian coffee in a kind of tin can that looked like a fat puck. A magical brown powder that only adults could drink
Fresh medicinal raw materials are rarely used. Fresh leaves of aloe, plantain and some other plants are used to obtain juices. They are processed immediately after collection. Basically, medicinal plants are dried; in dry form, they retain their physiological activity for a long time
We continue to consider the skill of the Russian people, which has always been surprisingly diverse. This time we will learn about the history of jewelry, as well as the Perm "Animal Style", visit the city of Porkhov and consider the skill of weaving from herbs and bone carving
We continue to consider the skill of the Russian people, which has always been surprisingly diverse. This time we will talk about shawls and shawls, about the beauty of a patchwork suit and about felt art
Mass psychosis around the flood of the 19th century suggests that someone strongly does not want the truth and truth to be revealed. So what really happened in the 19th century?
November 11 Poland celebrates Independence Day from the Russian Empire, of which it was a part. Poland was able to get this by taking advantage of the turmoil and bloody intoxication of 1918, into which the Jewish Bolsheviks, seconded by Wall Street, plunged Russia
Justas "The Merry Farmer" Walker moved to Russia in 1993 and decided not to leave again. He has his own small farm in the Krasnoyarsk Territory and regularly faces various challenges of farming in Russia
Who does not inhabit the ancient world of Slavic pagan legends, keeping thousands of secrets and mysteries! "There are miracles, there is a goblin wandering …" And not only him: good brownies and dangerous water animals, miracle birds, werewolves, field workers, beregini … And, of course, the Gods are harsh, but fair
Our competition - "SLAVIC NEEDLEWORK" is coming to an end. Its essence is very simple: send a photo report and a short description of how you
It is no coincidence that women at all times were portrayed wearing a skirt or dress: in ancient times, humanity felt a stronger connection with nature, and people understood that women differ from men not only on the physical level, but also on the energetic level
Mezen painting is one of the most ancient Russian artistic crafts. It was used by folk artists to decorate most of the household items that accompanied a person from birth to ripe old age, bringing joy and beauty to life
It has been proven that if a person systematically experiences defeat, despite all efforts; going through difficult situations in which his actions do not affect anything; he finds himself in the midst of chaos, where the rules are constantly changing and any movement can lead to punishment - his will and desire to do something atrophies. Apathy comes, followed by depression. The man gives up. Learned helplessness sounds like Marya the Artisan from an old movie: "Whatever it is, whatever it doesn't matter, it's all the same."
“Black caviar of cereals” is the name given to spelled, the progenitor of modern wheat varieties. Such a high "title" was awarded to her for her outstanding taste, worldwide popularity and undoubted usefulness