One of the oldest such trees in the world grows on Crete. In 2004, its branches were used to weave wreaths for the winners of the Athens Olympics.
An olive tree
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Topic: Mined. It consists of pure natural silicon dioxide, and in ancient times it was considered fossilized ice. Rock crystal/Quartz
Unlike the metro, you are allowed to transport this “iron friend” in its unassembled form on the Moscow Central Circle trains.
A Bicycle
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In this 1968 song, Emil Gorovets sings about his love for this product made of wheat. He recommends drizzling them with tomato sauce, sprinkling them with black pepper, mixing them with grated cheese, and washing them down with wine.
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In 2009, this currency's share of central banks' international reserves was a whopping 28%! And it hadn't been that long since its introduction! Euro
In Germany at the end of the 19th century, in an effort to preserve forests, these trees began to be made from dyed goose feathers.
Christmas trees
On January 10, 1837, Ekaterina Nikolaevna Goncharova married him.
Georges Charles d'Anthès
Trams from Basel, Switzerland, run to these two neighboring countries. This is a unique case.
To Germany and France.
"I never thought I loved you so much," John confesses to his beloved Elizabeth in Adrian Lyne's iconic film.
"Nine and a Half Weeks."
In 2004, a female criminal robbed a Greensburg casino and hid a bag of cash near a creek, where THESE 'local residents' used the contents for construction.
Beavers (they used bills to plug cracks in the dam)
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A Melbourne website offers this very way to communicate with any city tree. The service is intended for complaints, but many simply thank the trees, even expressing their love. Send them an email.
The beauty of this beloved of Raphael's was celebrated not only by his students. She was depicted by Watteau, Ingres, Turner, and Picasso.
Fornarina (pictured is a work by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres)
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Topic: Drinks. The drink ramune appeared in Japan in 1876. The name comes from this word. Lemonade
"Be completely confident in my love. I write all my letters to you with your portrait before me," he wrote to his wife, Constanze.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In China, such announcements are often written on banknotes. Banknotes circulate throughout the country, and the messages often reach their target.
Marriage announcements
In the mid-19th century, American George Gale brought the bark of a giant sequoia to New York, recreated the trunk, and put it on display for money. However, this failed to generate public interest.
Everyone assumed it was a hoax: no one believed such trees existed in the wild.
She was the tallest of the Russian empresses, standing at about 190 centimeters.
Anna of Russia (Ioannovna)
From 1946 onwards, this marshal traveled on a blue train with a library, an office, a lounge, and even a bathroom.
Josip Broz Tito
John Lennon inserted the confessional line "I love you, I love you, I love you" into the lyrics of Paul McCartney's song, giving it a bluesy edge.
"Michelle"
The first paper money in Europe appeared in the 17th century in this Scandinavian country. Banknote numbers and issue dates were handwritten.
Sweden
The fruit of the South American palm tree has been used as a substitute for this material for centuries. It's cheaper and doesn't harm the environment.
Ivory
This all-female sport is the only Olympic sport that originated in the Soviet Union.
Rhythmic gymnastics
The world's northernmost operating railway, the Obskaya-Bovanenkovo-Karskaya, is 570 kilometers long and runs entirely through the permafrost zone of this Peninsula.
Yamal Peninsula
"I only wish, my dearest Emma, that you may always believe that Nelson is yours; Nelson's alpha and omega is Emma." What is Emma's last name?
Hamilton
Most Russian banknotes depict not the national coat of arms, but the emblem of the Bank of Russia; this is precisely what distinguishes the wings of the double-headed eagle from those on the coat of arms.
They are lowered down.