Bugs, bats and cow skulls, oh oh! There are things in the world that make us uncomfortable. However, what appears to be “normal” can also give us mixed reactions if it is blown up to an enormous size! A huge hamburger and a butcher's knife, resting on the clouds, definitely look creepy. In this list, we will tell you about the biggest things in the world. Some of these things are living organisms, while others are ordinary household items. There are some things among them that we would never want to see even in the usual size.

Many people are of the opinion that "the more the better." However, this is not always true, is it? It's safe to say that no one would want to step on a titan lumberjack beetle or spot a flying dog in the sky. While Americans do love their hamburgers, would they dare to take on a 900+ kilo hamburger? There is something about huge objects that makes us seek shelter and hide. However, you will be interested to read about the ten "Biggest" world records that will make you cringe. From bugs to navel fluff, these things can baffle and disgust you.

10. The biggest hamburger in the world

If you're hungry, why don't you have a piece of the world's most? He broke the world record with a weight of 913 kilograms! The hamburger was prepared by the Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota. It took a huge amount of ingredients to make it. For example, this hamburger contained 23.8 kilograms of tomatoes, 22.6 kilograms of lettuce, 27.2 kilograms of onions, 8.6 kilograms of pickles, 18 kilograms of American cheese and 7.5 kilograms of bacon. This is more than 104 kilograms of toppings. The hamburger was 3 meters in diameter and had to be turned over with a crane.

9. The largest beetle in the world

The lumberjack titan beetle is very aptly named. This is the largest beetle in the world. Its body length exceeds 20 centimeters. Given the fact that this beetle can grow to the size of a small puppy, you should stay away from it. The woodcutter-titanium beetle has powerful jaws, a back dotted with small spikes, and even worse, it can hiss and fly! However, despite this, scientists consider it completely safe for humans. No thanks, we'd better step aside. If you really want to see this beetle with your own eyes, you should go to the tropical jungles of South America. However, you should not forget that this beetle can easily tear human skin.

This is further confirmation of the fact that the work of a librarian is indeed a very lonely occupation. Graham Barker has a whole collection of navel fluff, which he keeps in various jars at home. This is only his personal navel fluff and he has three jugs of it, or approximately 21 grams. Barker says that before taking a shower, he pulls the fluff out of his navel. He began collecting his collection at the age of 19. He currently holds the Guinness World Record. It is safe to say that there are not too many people in the world who can try to break this record. Barker assures people that the jars don't stink and that they don't grow mold. Let's take his word for it.

7. The largest tumor in the world

Surgeons remove the world's largest tumor from Yang Jianbin's back in Beijing, China. The tumor weighed 110 kilograms! What was at first a dark dot on Janbin's skin quickly grew into a huge tumor. He had a tumor removed when he was nine years old (at that time the tumor was about the size of his fist), but it quickly grew back. As it turns out, Janbin suffered from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes abnormal cell growth in the nervous system. It took surgeons and doctors 16 hours to remove the huge tumor. Luckily, Janbin has recovered from his surgery and is now living happily without a tumor.

6. The world's largest monument to the weevil beetle

One of the most revered and popular monuments in the city of Enterprise, Alabama, is the monument to the weevil beetle. The monument was erected in 1919 by the residents of the Enterprise and is a tribute to the beetle it depicts. Weevil bugs actually helped this southern city flourish agriculturally and economically. The height of the monument, which represents a girl holding a bowl with a beetle on outstretched arms, is 4 meters. The monument also has an inscription that reads: “With deep respect for the weevil beetle and what he did for the good of this city. From the people of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama."

5. The largest cow skull


If you are passing through the city of Amado, Arizona, you may notice a huge cow skull. This is not a mirage; in fact, there is a huge cow skull in the middle of a deserted city. The Longhorn Bar & Grill uses the world's largest cow skull as the entrance to the restaurant. This place has even been used for filming well-known films. The skull is a popular tourist attraction and was built in the 1970s. The height of the horns of the skull is 9 meters. Behind the skull is a building and office space that has housed various types of businesses over the years. So if you ever travel to the West, be sure to visit Amado, eat a steak and admire the huge cow skull.

4. The biggest butcher's knife


If there's any reason to visit Topeka, Kansas, it's to see for yourself the world's largest butcher's knife. People driving or passing by the car park at 6th Street and Jackson Streets can look at this weapon, mounted vertically, blade down. It can be assumed that a huge butcher's knife was installed in order to revitalize the city. Or it would be installed in order to scare away visitors. In any case, the butcher's knife is part of an art collection that was founded in the center of Topeka called Art in the Center of Topeka. The butcher's knife figurine is called "Nameless II". It was created by Robert Craig. Borrowing the idea from the famous Claus Oldenburg (Claus Oldenburg), he decided to present industrial and everyday objects in a huge size.

3. The biggest underwear in the world


It is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The city museum houses the largest pair of underpants in the world. The waist circumference of these shorts is 20 meters, and the height from the waist to the crotch is 12 meters. Blimey! The briefs were temporarily removed from the museum but were returned "washed and folded," according to the museum's Facebook page. Presumably, lace ladies' shorts also went with these shorts, but nothing is known about them. It remains a mystery why any museum would want to put on public display a huge pair of underpants, let's just hope we never meet their owner.

2. The biggest louse


Although most of us have completely forgotten about lice by the age of nine, this louse can scare you. Although, judging by the wide smile on the face of this creature, it does not plan to upset you. If you go to Lakeville, Minnesota, you can see with your own eyes the largest louse in the world. This statue nestled outside an antiques and curios shop called Hot Sam's Antiques. The owners collect items from around the world and put them on public display in Lakeville. This giant louse actually came from elementary school! It is made of fiberglass and steel and painted in bright, cheerful colors. Its height is 2 meters.

1. The largest flying dog in the world

Yes, in the world there is such a creature as a flying dog. They are also called winged. The weight of these creatures reaches 1.6 kilograms, and the wingspan reaches 1.7 meters! Just imagine one of them flying over your head. They are also called flying foxes. They are found throughout the region between the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. Despite their fearsome size, they follow a vegetarian diet. They have a highly developed sense of smell and rely on it to find food, as they do not use echolocation like other bat species. Their huge eyes give them excellent vision at dusk.

There are many miracles in the world built by nature and man. Here you can learn about the biggest wonders of nature and engineering created so far.
The world's largest photo

The largest photo so far is a 320 gigapixel panorama of London, which was compiled from 48,640 individual images. All images were taken with four Canon EOS 7D cameras and assembled to create this 360-degree creation. If this was a physical photograph, it would be the size of Buckingham Palace. It is worth noting that the photo was taken from the roof of the BT Tower.
The largest ship in the world


The largest ship larger than the Empire State Building was launched in South Korea. The Prelude is 488 meters long and 74 meters wide. When fully loaded, the ship weighs about 600,000 tons.
The largest liner


Together with her twin brother, the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is by far the largest passenger ship on the planet. Its length is 360 meters, and its twin brother Allure of the Seas is only 5 cm longer.
The largest lake in the world

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake on our planet. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. To date, the area of ​​the Caspian Sea is about 371,000 square meters.
The biggest river


In terms of the size of the basin, as well as the full flow and length of the river system, the Amazon is the largest river on Earth. The river has a length of 6992.06 km. In 2011, the Amazon was recognized as a natural wonder of the world.
The largest aircraft in the world


At the moment, the An-225 Mriya is rightfully considered the largest aircraft. This transport jet aircraft was developed by OKB im. O. K. Antonova. It was designed and built in the USSR at the Kiev Mechanical Plant between 1984 and 1988. Today, only one copy flies, which is operated by Antonov Airlines.

The largest machine in the world (the largest excavator)


The Bagger 288 excavator was built in 1978 by the German company Krupp for Rheinbraun. The vehicle is larger than the NASA tracked transporter used to transport shuttles and Apollo rockets to the launch site. Bagger 288 is used for mining and digging large trenches. Every day he is able to extract 230 tons of coal.

The biggest ball


In 2002, a team of NASA engineers designed the world's largest hot air balloon, with a volume of 1.7 million cubic meters. m. The whole structure weighs 690 kilograms. It was launched as part of the LEE (Low Energy Electrons) program, and the balloon was able to rise to a height of 49 kilometers. Studies have shown that this balloon can be used to deliver equipment to record heights.
The biggest book in the world


The largest book measures 5 m x 8.06 m and weighs approximately 1,500 kg. It contains 429 pages and was created by Mshahed International Group, in Dubai, UAE on February 27, 2012. More than 50 people contributed to the creation of the book, which they called "This is Muhammad" ("This is Muhammad").
The biggest screen


The largest screen on Earth can be seen in Kazan. Large plasma panels were installed at the Kazan Arena stadium, and the total screen area is 3,622 square meters.

The biggest store


The Shinsegae department store was included in the Guinness Book of Records in the nomination "The largest store in the world". It was built in Busan, South Korea. It is worth noting that Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and the largest seaport on Earth. Shinsegae department store has an area of ​​293,905 square meters. The opening took place in 2009 - it was then that the store broke the record of 100,000 square meters, previously owned by Macy's department store in New York.
The biggest stadium


At the moment, of the huge number of stadiums built for various sporting events, the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang (DPRK) is in the lead. This stadium can accommodate 150,000 spectators. It was built back in 1989 to host the XIII Festival of Youth and Students. It is worth noting the design feature of this stadium - 16 arches that form a ring. Thanks to these arches, the shape of the stadium resembles a magnolia flower. Despite the fact that the DPRK national football team plays at this stadium, it is mainly used for the mass festival "Arirang".

The largest water park


Tropical Islands is the largest water park in the world. It is located in Halba in Brandenburg, Germany. Previously, the water park building was used as a hangar for airships. It is also worth noting that this building is the largest self-supporting hall in the world. The complex can accommodate up to 6,000 people per day. It employs about 500 people.


The largest oceanarium


In Singapore, you can visit the Marine Life Park. Built on Sentosa Island, this aquarium is the largest in the world. The opening took place on November 22, 2012. The park consists of 2 parts: the S.E.A Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark. In the first one you will be able to see over 100,000 marine animals of 800 species living in a large aquarium filled with 45,000,000 liters of sea water.


The biggest museum


One can argue for a long time which museum is the largest, but most opinions converge on the Louvre Museum (Musee du Louvre), which in 2012 was visited by 9,720,260 people. Its area is 160,106 square meters. On an area of ​​58,470 sq. meters are exposure.
The largest library


The Library of Congress is the largest in the world. This US National Library is located in Washington DC and is the research library of the United States Congress. It is used by representatives of government bodies, research institutions, scientists, private firms, as well as industrial companies and schools.


The British Library falls into the same category. This UK national library is the second largest library in the world.
largest airport


The Guinness Book of Records notes that by area the largest airport in the world is the King Fahd International Airport (KFIA). It is located 25 kilometers from the city of Dammam (Saudi Arabia). Its area is 780 square meters.


In terms of passenger traffic and number of takeoffs and landings, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is currently the busiest airport in the world. It has several names: Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson and it is located 11 km from the central business district of Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The largest tomb


The tomb of the 16th emperor of Japan, Nintoku (or O-sazaki), is one of the three largest tombs in the world, along with the pyramid of Cheops and the tomb of Qin Shi Huang-di, the ruler of the Qin kingdom (from 246 BC) , which stopped the centuries-old era of the Warring States. The tomb of the Japanese emperor is located in Sakai near Osaka and is the largest kofun in Japan (kofun is an ancient burial mound in the land of the rising sun). The tomb is 1,600 years old and looks like a keyhole when viewed from above. It occupies an area of ​​464,124 square meters.
The largest building


The Boeing 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner are some of the largest airliners in the world and are assembled at the Boeing Everett Factory near Everett, Washington. With a volume of more than 13 million cubic meters and an area of ​​almost 400,000 square meters, the Boeing Everett Factory is the largest building in the world.

Incredible Facts

Mankind has always been impressed huge things, be it landscapes created by nature, waterfalls and mountains, or man-made structures, vehicles and machines.

The largest aircraft in the world

Transport jet An-225 "Mriya" ("Dream")- Ukrainian transport aircraft, which is considered today largest jet aircraft in the world. It is capable of not only carrying multi-ton cargo, but is also capable of lifting another smaller aircraft into the air. For example, a Boeing 737 can fit inside its cargo hold.

Built in 1988, this aircraft immediately entered the book of records as the largest aircraft in the world, and remains there until now. After the collapse of the Union, it was not used for about 7 years, but then it was repaired and since 2001 began to be widely used, since this aircraft is capable of lifting such large loads that it is not subject to any other aircraft.

Attempts were made to build another similar aircraft, but work was stopped, probably due to lack of funds. To complete the construction required 300 million dollars.

The aircraft has 32 chassis, he can lift into the air 560 tons, while the total weight together with the load will be 640 tons. Its wingspan is the length of a football field.

The largest swimming pool in the world

In most hotels, the pools are not of particular interest: they are usually small in size, not too deep and constantly crowded with vacationers. However, the designers of the resort complex San Alfonso Del Mar Resort in Chile decided to rectify the situation by building the most impressive swimming pool on the planet.

This giant pool is like a clear blue lagoon that stretches between the hotels and the ocean. The length of this huge pool is about 900 meters. By the way, the second largest pool in the world is located in Morocco and has a length of only 137 meters.

The deepest part of the pool 35 meters(this is also a world record). In him 250 million liters of water, that is, it is 20 times more than in the Olympic pool. The construction of this miracle pool took 5 years and 1 billion dollars. Every year it takes 2 million.

The pool has an advanced filtration system and no cleaning chemicals are added to it, so it is amazingly eco-friendly.

The largest cave in the world

In 2009 A Vietnamese farmer showed British explorers the entrance to a cave he had discovered a few years earlier in Phong Nha Kebang National Park. They were amazed by the beauties that this amazing cave concealed. Inside a cave that had only one wide passage flowing underground river.

This cave is located in quite a wild area, early expeditions to these places never reached it. The cave has depth at least 5 kilometers and height (in some places) - about 300 meters. Sunlight sometimes penetrates into the cave.

The largest vacuum chamber

Vacuum chambers are used to create conditions close to space conditions, to conduct various experiments in the absence of gravity or to test components of space suits.

There are very large vacuum chambers, but only one such chamber in the world is large enough to contain fully assembled spaceship.

Plum Brook Vacuum Chamber in Sandusky, Ohio, USA, was used to test the reusable spacecraft "Orion". This ship, NASA officials hope, will someday will be able to send people to the moon again, and maybe even to Mars or to distant asteroids.

The Plum Brook camera has a height 37 meters, with length and width 23 meters. She can be seen in one of the first episodes of the fantasy action movie "Avengers" when god Loki gets the cosmic cube. This scene in the movie was filmed there.

The largest waterfall in the world

Inga Falls near the city of Matadi in the Congo is not the highest waterfall in the world. Its height is 21 meters. It is also not the longest waterfall at the length of only 4 kilometers. However, this waterfall boasts the ability to move the largest volumes of water.

We are all familiar with unforgettable images Niagara Falls or impressed by the size Victoria Falls, from which literally many tons of water merge.

For example, Victoria Falls moves 1076.5 cubic meters of water per second. Niagara Falls is even more powerful: it moves about 2408 cubic meters of water per second.

Inga Falls, on the other hand, "uses" 10 times more water on average than Niagara - 25500 cubic meters of water per second. Its closest competitor is livingstone waterfall- in the lower reaches of the Congo River, it drains all at 708 cubic meters of water per second smaller than Inga. By the way, the Niagara and Victoria waterfalls are ranked 11th and 15th respectively in terms of power.

largest dry lake

The Uyuni salt marsh is located on the plain of southwestern Bolivia (South America) at an altitude of almost 3600 meters above sea level. The layer of salt in this dried-up lake in some places reaches several meters. The total area of ​​the lake is also amazing - more than 10 thousand square kilometers.

In these places, in addition to large reserves of salt, there are also lithium reserves. These vast untapped reserves lie beneath the surface of the salt marsh, accounting for about half of the world's total. Although these places seem quite deserted and lifeless, here you can find the largest number pink flamingos and about 80 other bird species.

The Uyuni salt marsh has another unusual feature: most of the year a thin layer of water covers the surface, so if you visit these places, you get the impression that that you walk on water. The water reflects the sky like a giant mirror.

The largest zoo in the world

If we have to name the largest zoo in the world, we should think about who to give the palm to. The largest in terms of number of species, area of ​​territory, or number of cells? For example, one of the largest zoos in the world in terms of area - Red McCombs Wildlife in Texas boasts a huge territory, but it lives total 20 kinds of animals.

Zoo Henry Dorley in the state of Nebraska, USA, has not only a huge territory, but also has amazing variety of species. This zoo can be considered the largest due to the fact that it combines both characteristics.

On an area of ​​53 hectares lives about 17 thousand animals 960 species. About 1.5 million people come here every year. This zoo also has the world's largest aviary, the largest feline complex, and the largest geodesic dome in North America.

The largest power plant in the world

For almost 20 years, the Chinese government has been engaged in a dam project "Three Gorges" despite warnings about possible negative consequences. Threat to the environment and historical territories been downplayed by the government.

A huge number of people were evicted from their homes during construction. Only after the completion of the work did it become clear what kind of threat to the environment and ecology this 23 billion project.

More than a million residents of the Yandza River Valley have been displaced, and reservoirs in the area have become a dumping ground for industrial waste. After the construction of the dam was completed, not only environmental, but other problems surfaced, for example, after the drought in 2011 it became impossible to navigate in the lower reaches of the river.

However, the amount of electricity from this hydroelectric power plant is striking in its numbers. Dam length - 2.4 kilometers, height - 180 meters. The power plant is capable of producing as much electricity as 18 nuclear power plants provide.

The biggest screen in the world

Stadium "Arena Corinthians" in Sao Paulo - a huge building. It includes 50 thousand seats, but it is only the 11th major stadium in Brazil. In 2014, several football matches will be held here. FIFA World Cup. This stadium is notable for the fact that its facade is one giant video screen.

The screen is capable of displaying images, videos, information about matches, and it can be seen at a sufficiently large distance from the stadium. The height of this huge screen is 200 meters, length - 170 meters. This is the largest video screen on the planet.

The largest building in the world

global center "New Age" in Chengdu, China, was opened in July 2013. To date, this building is considered the largest solid building on the planet: its area is 1.8 million square meters.

The building was under construction for about 3 years. Inside it, in addition to shops and offices, you can find an IMAX cinema, a huge skating rink capable of hosting international competitions, a complete copy of the Mediterranean village and, of course, a water park. Only the water park itself can accommodate 6 thousand visitors. The building also has hotels with 2,000 rooms.

The building is so large that it can accommodate 20 Sydney theaters or 30 football fields.

As much as 70% of the surface of our planet is occupied by water, the remaining 30% is land, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwhich is 149 million km 2. Half of this territory is occupied by only 10 countries, while there are at least 206 different states on the planet. It is these giants in terms of area and population that make up the list 10 largest countries in the world.

The largest state on the territory of the African continent and the first on our list is the Algerian People's Democratic Republic. It occupies 2.381 million km 2 and the Sahara Desert, which is part of the country, contributes to this to a greater extent. Algeria produces oil and gas in large volumes, but at the same time 17% of the country's inhabitants live in poverty, which indicates not the most conscientious government. In summer, the temperature exceeds +50 degrees, but snow is possible in winter. It has an ink lake within its borders - there is nothing else like it in the world.

9. Kazakhstan

Among the 10 largest countries in the world in terms of territory is Kazakhstan, a country that has an incredible flavor. Its inhabitants still diligently preserve the traditions of past years and are celebrated with enviable hospitality. As in the expanses of Algeria, they are engaged in the extraction of gas and oil. State area: 2.724 million km 2. Among other giant countries, Kazakhstan is the only one that has no access to the sea, but has its own inland Aral Sea, as well as the inexplicable Lake BalKhash, the first half of which consists of fresh water, and the second of salt.

8. Argentina

Occupying 2.766 million km 2, Argentina is famous throughout the world primarily for two legendary football players - Maradona and Messi, both of whom at one time became the owners of the Golden Ball. It was named after the metal - silver, but in the end it turned out to be not very much in its depths. It is a recognized fact that it is here that the longest street in the world is located, the numbering of houses exceeds twenty thousand. Argentina is elongated from north to south, so it lies in several climatic zones at once. And if its northern part is subtropics, then the southern part is deserts with incredibly cold weather indicators.

With a population of 1.2 billion, India immediately ranks among the 10 largest countries in the world. It occupies an area of ​​3.287 million km 2, but in terms of the economy it is still sagging. However, it is considered the most promising in the development in the future. Before the arrival of the British, who made India their colony, the country was listed as one of the richest in the world. It was in her that Columbus wanted to get, but swam to America. Named after the Indus River, it is universally home to spices, Buddhism and tea.

6. Australia

It is a whole continent, occupying 7.686 million km 2. Most of the land is uninhabited and uninhabitable, and the population is correspondingly low. But at the same time, the mainland is home to many unusual species of animals and plants that are found only here. Australia also includes many nearby islands, the capital is Canberra - the most populated city. Among the key problems is a small number of fresh water sources, because the majority of water bodies are salty.

5. Brazil

In the list of the 10 largest countries in the world in terms of area, one cannot do without the leader of South America in territorial terms. Hot Brazil is famous for football, carnivals and huge plantations of coffee trees. Part of the country is occupied by a huge jungle, as well as the largest river in the world - the Amazon. The state, due to its location, managed to border on all the countries that are on the mainland. Due to the close connection with Portugal, Catholicism prevails here, which makes Brazil the country with the largest number of Catholic populations.

Statistics show that at the moment, every sixth inhabitant on the planet is a Chinese, because the number of people in the country will soon exceed the mark of 1.4 billion. In this regard, China is the largest country in the world in terms of population. It attracts with a peculiar culture, and also impresses with its achievements, and in all areas. Economy, innovations, sports - this is the state everywhere in the leading positions. Its territory is 9.640 million km 2. China itself consists of four key cities, 22 provinces, and also wins in size at the expense of five more autonomous regions. It has access to the Pacific Ocean and borders immediately with 14 countries on the Eurasian continent.

An area of ​​9.826 million km 2 puts the United States of America in third place, despite the endless desire to be a leader in everything. The economy of this country is considered one of the most significant in the world. Baseball and fast food were invented here, but, unfortunately, it is in the United States that the largest number of tornadoes occur in a year, which constantly cause significant damage. It includes 50 states, each of which has its own unusual flavor or lifestyle. It borders only three countries, Mexico and Canada, and also, thanks to a small part separated from the country in the very north, also Russia.

From the previous country, which is its neighbor, Canada in terms of area has not gone so far, it occupies 9.976 million km 2. At the same time, it would never have made it to the top 10 largest countries in the world in terms of population, because it wins only by its territory, but not by the number of people, of whom only 34 million live here. A very low figure, but it does not affect the development of the country. Canada is rightly called the land of lakes, there are an incredible number of them here and many of them are in the top 10 largest around the world. Among them, Medvezhye and Upper are the largest among fresh waters.

The undoubted leader - 17.075 million km 2 is occupied by this country, which is almost twice as much as that of the closest pursuer. Russia is rich in various fossils and resources, neighbors with 18 countries and has the largest length, because while on one side of it people go to bed, on the other they already get up to work. In its expanses, it has more than a hundred different rivers, and the number of reservoirs exceeds the 2 millionth mark. It is also famous for Baikle, which is the deepest lake on the planet. The highest point in the country is Mount Elbrus, its height is 5.5 km.

In truth, the largest diamond in the world is the Cullinan diamond, which was presented to Edward VII on November 9, 1907. The largest diamond in the world, named after the owner of the mine, Thomas Cullinan, was presented by the Tronsvaal Colony to the British king in honor of his birthday.

The mass of the diamond was 3106.75 carats, which is 621.35 grams. The dimensions of this diamond are 100x65x50 mm.

THE MOST FAMOUS DRINK IN THE WORLD

In truth, the most famous drink in the world is Coca-Cola. "Coca-Cola" was recognized as the most expensive brand in the world in 2005-2015 in the ranking of the international research agency Interbrand.

The Coca-Cola drink was invented in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) on May 8, 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton, a former officer in the American Confederate Army. He just wanted to get rid of the headaches. Being a pharmacist, he came up with a recipe that consisted of two ingredients - coca leaves and kola nuts. The resulting drink had tonic properties, but was diluted with ordinary water, one day, by chance, the seller, diluting the syrup, poured carbonated water - this is how the drink was born.

At first, an average of only 9 people bought the drink daily. Sales revenue for the first year was only $50. $ 70 was spent on the production of Coca-Cola, that is, in the first year the drink was unprofitable. But gradually the popularity of Coca-Cola increased, and the profits from its sale too. Pemberton sold the rights to the drink in 1888. In 1892, businessman Asa Griggs Candler, who held the rights to Coca-Cola, founded The Coca-Cola Company, which is still producing the drink today.

The highest mountain in the world

Chomolungma (Everest) - the highest peak of the Earth - 8848 m above sea level.

It is located in the Himalayas, in the Mahalangur Himal range (in the part called Khumbu Himal). The southern peak (8760 m) lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region (China), the Northern (main) peak (8848 m) is located on the territory of China.

Everest has the shape of a trihedral pyramid, the southern slope is steeper. On the southern slope and ribs, snow and firn are not retained, as a result of which they are exposed. The height of the Northeast shoulder is 8393 m. The height from the foot to the top is about 3550 m. The summit consists mainly of sedimentary deposits.

Longest river in the world

The longest river in the world is the Amazon. River in South America. It is formed by the confluence of the Maranion and Ucayali rivers. The length from the source of the Maranion River is 6992.06 km, from the source of the Apachet River - about 7000 km, from the source of Ucayali over 7000 km. The Amazon, with its longest source, claims, along with the Nile, the status of the longest watercourse in the world, and is also the world's largest river in terms of basin area and full flow.

With the largest island in the world

It is believed that the largest island in the world is Greenland. The area of ​​the island is 2,130,800 sq. km. The island belongs to Denmark and is included in its autonomous unit of Greenland. An island in northeastern North America. It is washed by the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

With the biggest ship in the world

The largest liner and ship in the world is Knock Nevis. Supertanker under the Norwegian flag. Its dimensions were: 458.45 meters long and 69 meters wide, which made it the largest ship in the world before the commissioning of the Prelude FLNG supertanker-gas plant. Built in 1976, rebuilt in 1979, in recent years used as a floating oil storage facility, then delivered to Alang, where it was scrapped in 2010.

Second place goes to the passenger liner Oasis of the Seas. This liner was launched on October 28, 2009. And until now, this vessel has no equal in boldness ... The length of the "Oasis of the Seas" is 361 meters, the width is 66 meters, and the height is 72 meters.

With the tallest building in the world

The tallest building is the Burj Khalifa. a skyscraper with a height of 828 meters in Dubai, the tallest building in the world. The shape of the building resembles a stalagmite. The solemn opening ceremony took place on January 4, 2010 in the largest city of the United Arab Emirates - Dubai. The building was scheduled to open on September 9, 2009 at the same time as the opening of the Dubai Metro, but the opening was postponed to January 2010 due to reduced funding from the developer.

From the very first computer in the world

The very first programmable computer was introduced to the world on February 14, 1946 in the United States of America - ENIAC. It weighed 30 tons and contained 18,000 vacuum tubes. True, the speed of the machine was only 5,000 operations per second. In total, this computer model worked for 9 years.

With the most expensive doll in the world

The world record for the price is a doll named L'Oiseleur, which translates from French as a bird tamer. Her height is as much as 120 centimeters. She is dressed in a renaissance dress and can play the flute. She holds a sword in her hands, and birds sit on her shoulder, which she is engaged in taming. They can flap their wings and even sing. The price of this doll is 6.2 million dollars.

The most expensive painting in the world

It is believed that the most expensive painting in the world is the painting “When is the wedding?” Painting by Paul Gauguin, painted by the artist in Tahiti in 1892. For half a century it belonged to the family of Rudolf Stehlin and exhibited at the Art Museum Basel. In 2015, the painting was sold to the Qatari Museum Authority for a record $300 million.

Painting by Pablo Picasso - "Women of Algeria", which was painted in 1955, was sold at Christie's auction house, on 05/11/2015. The painting was bought by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani for $179.3 million.

The most expensive coin in the world

The most expensive coin in the world bears the romantic name "Loose Hair" - the first US one-dollar coins. It is not as old as some of the numismatists' collections, but it has an incredible value, the last time it was bought for $7,850,000. This silver dollar is the dream of many collectors. Years of minting: 1795-1804.

The most expensive apartment in the world

The 1st place in the list from various sources is occupied by a penthouse of 3,300 sq.m. in Monaco, worth 300 million euros. The dwarf state of Monaco is considered very rich and its real estate attracts oligarchs from all over the world. The most expensive apartment in the world is located in the Sky Penthouse - it is 5 floors at an altitude of 170 meters above sea level and overlooking it. Its area includes a cinema, a fitness center, a water slide, a swimming pool, a children's playroom, and the price includes driver and concierge services.

With the most expensive coffee in the world

The most expensive coffee in the world Coffee Luwak (Kopi Luwak). Every real coffee lover has heard of the world-famous Indonesian coffee luwak (kopi luwak). A type of coffee known for a specific processing method. This coffee is produced commercially in Indonesia, the Philippines, South India and Vietnam. Kopi Luwak is one of the most expensive coffees in the world, ranging from $250 to $1,200 per kilo.

The longest day of the year

The date of the longest day of the year depends on the hemisphere and the leap year. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on June 20, if this year has 365 days. Well, and accordingly, if there are 366 days in a year, then the longest day is June 21. The longest day of the year is the summer solstice. It will be followed by the shortest night of the year.

The coldest country in the world

The coldest country in the world is considered the USA due to Alaska, where the low temperature regime is kept for nine months (temperatures reach minus 62 degrees). But not only too low temperature makes Alaska very cold - strong winds that often rage here give additional "frostiness". It is in Alaska that one of the coldest mountain peaks is located - McKinley.

With the most expensive bra in the world

Red Hot Fantasy Bra

Every year, one "angel" is chosen from all the participants in the Victoria's Secret show, who enters the catwalk in a special bra - Fantasy Bra, encrusted with precious stones. The good tradition began more than 20 years ago, in 1996.

The very first model that Claudia Schiffer introduced to the world was at the same time the most inexpensive - its cost was $ 1 million, and the highest cost was for the 2000 bra, in which Gisele Bündchen walked the catwalk - $ 15 million. Red Hot Fantasy Bra even entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive piece of women's underwear in the world. Red silk bra set with 1,300 diamonds and rubies totaling 300 carats.

The most expensive book in the world

The most expensive book in the world is the Codex Leicester, written by Leonardo da Vinci. America's richest man, Bill Gates, has won the most expensive book in the world. Codex was sold for $30.8 million in 1994.

Leicester code

Notebook of scientific notes made by Leonardo da Vinci in Milan in 1506-1510. The manuscript consists of 18 sheets of paper, written on both sides and forming a 72-page notebook. Leonardo's notes are written in his own mirror writing - they can only be read with the help of a mirror. The notes are devoted to various phenomena, the nature of which Leonardo thought about: why the moon glows, how and why water flows in rivers, where fossils come from, what minerals are made of, and so on. The notebook also contains a large number of mathematical calculations, diagrams and drawings. The "Leicester" codex was named after the Earl of Leicester, who bought the manuscript in 1717.

With the most expensive pen in the world

To date, the most expensive pen is Fulgor Nocturnus Tibaldi. The price of the pen is $9 million. It was produced by Tibaldi, a well-known company from Florence that produces exquisite writing instruments. At an auction in Shanghai, Fulgor Nocturnus sold for an astronomical sum of $9 million. The case of the future masterpiece was made by master jewelers from 18 carat gold, which was subsequently covered with platinum.

The entire surface of this precious accessory is studded with the rarest black diamonds. There are over a thousand black diamonds on the case, 945 black diamonds and 125 bright red rubies on the cap. A total of 2197 gems were spent.
On the golden pen, you can see the image of an eagle - the family coat of arms of the Akila family, which has been used to adorn accessories produced under the Tibaldi brand for several centuries.
Fulgor Nocturnus is based on a divine proportion, called the phi proportion in many cultures.

Most visited country in the world

The most visited country in the world is France. According to 2013 data, 84.7 million tourists visited the country. Recall that it is in France that Paris is located and it is in Paris that you can see the Eiffel Tower, Disneyland, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral (Notre Dame), etc.

The smallest but famous country

Vatican

A dwarf enclave state within the territory of Rome, associated with Italy. The status of the Vatican in international law is an auxiliary sovereign territory of the Holy See, the seat of the highest spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. The area of ​​the country is 0.44 km², the population is 1,000 people.

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