Photographer and traveler Anthony Presley has been in love with Japan since childhood. Culture, nature and architecture The countries of the rising sun caused him absolute delight and admiration since he remembers himself. And a few weeks ago, the dream of his life finally came true. Presley stepped out at Tokyo Station. ...

Even Inuit, the indigenous inhabitants of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland, could not live on the harsh island of Devon. Since it was discovered by the British at the beginning of the XVII century, few people wanted to settle on it, although people live on the neighboring large islands, despite the severity of the Arctic climate. Whalers stopped here, scientists and border guards lived for some time, but they all eventually left Devon, which is currently the largest uninhabited island on our planet. ...

If you look at a bottle of wine, it can tell you a lot about yourself. The style of the bottle will tell you what type of wine is contained inside it. The design of wine bottles has been shaped over centuries under the influence of traditions and wine-making technologies. It was an ancient move designed to help the drink stand out among others. ...

I still saw him! This is the abandoned metro station Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen in Tokyo, from which they now made an art object. The station was closed in 1997 and has not been used for more than 20 years. Now it is recognized as a historical site and held the first exhibition. When I found out about this a few months ago, I didn’t even think that I would have the opportunity to go there. ...

Let's be honest: few people really like spiders. Despite the fact that these arthropods are most often completely safe, and, according to some beliefs, are the forerunners of good news, you are unlikely to be happy to see the pensive eyes of eight spider eyes at home. But these creatures can not only terrify, but also cause admiration! ...

The Swiss children smile and with interest stick their hand into the special hole that is made in the side ... of the cow. At the same time, the animal continues to chew food slowly or simply stands, not showing any interest in what is happening in its left side. This is the excursion for schoolchildren on a Swiss livestock farm, where all the cows have an unusual hole in their side. ...

Not so long ago, a photo of a funny crab circled around the network, which seems to be in a very good mood, spending time on the beach under a small umbrella. The snapshot quickly became viral. One woman signed this footage: "My husband lay in the sand for 20 minutes, waiting for the appearance of the crab to make the perfect photo. ...

Choosing a pet is a responsible matter. It should be understood that you need to take care of the animal every day, pay attention to it and constantly share housing with it, whatever your mood and employment. In addition, each animal is a person with changeable emotions and behavior. ...

Last October, part of a new glass road in the geological park of Henan Province (China) cracked right under the feet of frightened tourists. One of the visitors, Lee Dong Hai, who was on the trail, said: "I was almost at the end and suddenly heard a sound. My leg swayed a bit, I looked down and saw a crack." ...

55 years ago, man flew into space for the first time, and most importantly, he returned! As a child, I thought: why then did he fly at all? Would you rest on your laurels, live with a good wife and peacocks, what else is needed to meet old age? But youth is stupid and categorical. Now I understand that a person could not live without heaven ... Yesterday we visited the place of his death. ...

The history of intelligence knows a lot of roads and awkward failures. One such story occurred in the 1960s and is called “Acoustic Kitty”. It was a real program for training a cat and turning her into a super spy. Unfortunately, every inveterate catman is aware that these animals are very masterful and much worse trained than dogs. ...

The expanses of the Ionian Sea swallowed a series of little ships that passed through the Lefkad Canal. Winds cleared in the open, and sails yearned for freedom appeared on the whitened little boats in the distance. It was time for us to master yachting science. “Put the fore-staysail”, - probably the command should have sounded like that, and with a passing glance at the running rigging, cam stoppers and geek shoulder straps, we had to rush to raise the sails and pull the halyards and sheets. ...

If you love animals and secretly dream of running away from people to get plenty of panda hugs or sleep long and hard after meeting with sloths, then we have found the ideal places for you to do this. Catch the best ideas on how to combine two of your favorite things: love of travel and love of animals. ...

If, after washing your hands in a public place, you still go without a second thought to the dryer, then after the following photos, you will definitely stop doing this forever. An American and an employee of one of the California laboratories Nicole Ward became interested in the safety of such a seemingly mundane action as drying hands in an electric dryer in a public restroom. ...

Winemaking is a real art, often subtle and rather complex. According to the point of view of some experts, in addition to all other factors, the terroir of the vineyard used to make this drink also affects the taste of wine. And although the degree of influence of the terrain on which the grapes grow is not reliably determined, nevertheless such an opinion is quite common. ...

Sometimes it begins to seem that China is not just the most densely populated country, but also a whole separate world, understandable only to its inhabitants. However, the more interesting it is to go there and get acquainted with its features personally. And for those who still do not have the opportunity to go to explore the Middle Kingdom, experienced tourists will find something to tell. ...