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A series of photos of the most prosperous city in the world more than 200 years ago surprised viewers!
These images will show a completely different perspective of New York City in the 19th century.
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History
The Forgotten History of New York's First Electric Taxis
The first taxis to appear on the streets of New York (USA) did not run on gasoline but on electricity -
Health
Shocking Research: Human Memory Doesn't Exist Only in the Brain
A new study from New York University (USA) shows that other cells outside the brain also have the ability to learn and form memories.
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The city with the most wealthy people in the world, there is one 'giant' for every 24 residents
It has more millionaires than any other city in the world, with nearly 350,000 people.
Science story
The story of the 'father' of time zones
More than 140 years ago, American educator Charles F. Dowd created time zones. Today, time zones govern the work and sleep schedules of most people around the world.
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World famous riverside cities
Vienna (Austria), St Petersburg (Russia), Paris (France), London (England)... are riverside cities that are reasonably planned to ensure convenience of irrigation and ha…
Health
What secret of longevity has the 200-year-old man left behind for his children and grandchildren?
Ly Thanh Van shared her 200-year-old longevity secret. Her story has been shared in the New York Times and Time Magazine.
History
The notorious Countess of England: The Queen had to endure labor to go 'to hear the news', life was more submerged than the movie
On April 15, 1776, President George Washington gathered troops in New York City (USA) to be ready to confront King George III's forces in England. Despite the possibilit…
Health
Is the mysterious 'Russian flu' really caused by a corona virus?
In 1889, a mysterious respiratory illness appeared in Russia and then spread globally, causing at least three waves of infection over several years.
Scientific works
The Chinese company introduced a model of a plane that goes from Beijing to New York in just... 1 hour
Space Transportation (China) recently announced that it is developing a new aircraft model, in which it can take off
Environment
New York reveals a very effective secret 'weapon' against rising sea levels
New York City (USA) has restored 'oyster reefs' in 5 counties, creating a surprisingly effective flood defense system.
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Promobot company hires people to 'borrow' the robot's face for 200,000 USD
Recently, a robot manufacturer called Promobot (based in New York, USA) is currently looking for a model face for a robot product to use.
New technology
Stunned with technology that can help us get from New York to Los Angeles in just... 1 second
There is still a long way to go, but surely this technology could one day allow us to get from New York to Los Angeles in under a second.
World celebrity
Maria Grever: Who is the woman honored by Google Doodle today?
Maria Grever, one of the
Oceanography
The beautiful 'dance' of the giant fish in the ocean
The spectacular scene recorded off the coast of Long Island, New York, USA shows thousands of silver fish curled into giant blocks.