Born and raised in the great national resistance war of the nation, military soldier Z131 did not manage hardships and sacrifices, producing weapons to fight the enemy. Anti-tank bullets B40 penetrated concave, grenades, mines, … branded Z131 that day was forever the pride of Factory Z131 of Vietnam’s military industry. Stepping out from the battlefield of fire flowers, the soldier stiffly accepted the challenge, while continuing to carry out political tasks in the new period, while participating in the marketplace with all his inner strength. “Walking on two feet” has become the strategic direction of Z131 Factory’s development over the years. Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam – Member of the Central Committee of the Party, member of the Central Military Commission, Deputy Minister of National Defense visits to inspect production at factory Z 131 (April 2021) From the point of view of combining national defense with economy, economy with national defense; Besides the task of defense production, the factory has promoted the development of economic production by paying attention to investing in equipment, equipment and applying advanced technology to production and economic goods. Typical are high quality emulsion explosives line, export mechanical line and auxiliary products; chromium-nickel plating lines, pressure casting, automatic painting, robot welding… As a result, the factory has boosted production with many valuable products to serve the national economy. In which, product groups such as industrial explosives, precision mechanics; products, tools, barracks; defense educational products (such as weapon models, teaching aids). On average, annual revenue from economic production accounts for 40-50%, many products are competitive in domestic and export markets. In which, mechanical products serving the fire prevention and fighting industry have approached the Korean and European markets; precision mechanical products have been exported to Denmark, USA,… It is difficult to imagine the whole process of change in the Z131’s appearance in the years of fire, the years of innovation and the present day. From the mindset of enterprises making long-standing weapons with a new market value, low competitiveness; Factory Z131 has risen to become one of the dynamic units, pioneering innovation and integration. The modern management model and method suitable to the characteristics of a defense manufacturing factory have been successfully applied by the factory, creating resilience and a foundation for businesses to go as far as ISO quality management system. 9001: 2015, environmental management according to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015; methods “5S”, “Kaizen”, labor performance assessment, application of information technology in management activities, automation in production… Mechanical production at factory Z131 Change thinking, change the way of doing, innovate yourself from within the development needs of the unit. That change is implemented and connected through each development stage, creating a journey of more than 5 decades of thinking and creativity, bravery and solidarity. Each step of the Z131’s development has witnessed times of “crossing the dance floor” to break through, to assert itself. Nearly three generations of Z131 military soldiers have been strong and resilient, creating the typical brand of the Army’s typical anti-tank weapon factory; creating a new face, a big corporate brand of the General Department of Defense Industry. Heroes in the Resistance War, Heroes in Labor and Production, Z131 Military Soldiers, Z131 Factory has affirmed its brand and position in the lineup of military enterprises, always keeping a proactive attitude to change. new, integrated. Step into the future More than half a century of construction and development of Z131 Factory is a journey with much enthusiasm, effort and sacrifices, ups and downs… Today’s achievements are crystallized from years of age and wisdom. of the generation class of military soldiers Z131. At the mark of 55 years of tradition, Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Z131 Factory had emotional sharing that: Having a Z131 Factory like today, we understand more and more the power of the two words “traditional”. I always think, tradition is like a flow, connecting generations who have joined hands to build the Factory. Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son – Director of Z131 Factory received Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister for Z131 Factory – Typical Enterprise for Employees (October 2020) Along with the good traditional values ​​of the Vietnam People’s Army, the tradition of the Military Military – Heroic Army, Z131 Factory has built and cultivated the traditional value of Z131, which is summed up in 18 words. : Solidarity, affection, initiative to overcome difficulties, dynamism, creativity, well completion of all tasks. That soft power has been contributing to creating more motivation, arousing pride so that the factory employees today are excited and confident in building the unit to continue to develop firmly in the new period. Taking over the Z131 Factory at a special milestone, it seems that with Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son also has a good predestined relationship. With his teammates, he made a mark of 45 years at a leading military scientific research institute; experiencing special moments in the development process of the unit, perhaps he understands better than anyone the weight of tradition, the responsibility of the present and the future. The reputation of the unit, the honor of soldier Uncle Ho put on the shoulders of Z131 soldiers today, on the shoulders of the leader, Mr. Firmly moving forward – that determination is concretized by actions, by burning enthusiasm in the soldier’s heart. Practice has answered the question of why, for many years, the factory has always been in the top of the General Department of Defense Industry in implementing the emulation movement. That requires executive managers to be more closely, dynamic, innovative, creative and drastic. Trying to effectively use all resources so that the factory always has growth, that is really a big pressure. Nearly 30 years of working closely with the explosives and ammunition industry; once led the industry’s leading Military Scientific Research Institute to successfully pilot the model of partial financial autonomy,… All of that experience and thinking of a scientist doing business, his bravery in the army. Mr. Ho in the new era, Colonel, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son determined to steer the Z131 boat firmly forward, the factory determined to focus on leading and directing to successfully complete production and business tasks. , achieving an average revenue growth of 6% or more; added value of 8% or more; average income increased from 6-8%. The factory strives to achieve revenue of over 2,100 billion dong by 2025; job security and an average income of 18 million VND/person/month. Plastic products are produced at factory Z131 In which, continuing to invest in renovation of equipment and equipment in the direction of dual-use defense and economy, especially export mechanical production lines and auxiliary products. At the same time, make the most of and exploit the maximum efficiency from defense production to fulfill economic orders for domestic and export markets. The strategic objective of the factory is to strive to build the unit to become the center of the North’s defense industry, capable of researching and developing high-tech weapons to serve the Army and the country. At the age of 55, Z131 Factory is firmly in a new position of a defense enterprise ready to reach out to the big sea. Uncle Ho, who was only used to making guns and bullets, is now completely confident on the negotiating table, on transactions and economic contracts. Soft skills that are equipped and applied with ease, plus the status of a military enterprise have created a special reputation for the Z131. They have made a proud part of the Military Industry, of the heroic Vietnamese army. Honored and proud, the mark of more than half a century of the Z131 Factory has the anti-American epic, the modern epic and the dynamism of changing to keep up with the times.

Mars hides the secret of life, always urging people to explore. Photo: NASA Today’s Earthlings are perhaps the most curious generation about the possibility of alien life on Mars, and are always wondering how humans might one day colonize there. From theories about Martian canals to alien radio messages, over the past three centuries, mankind has been constantly thinking about life on Mars. approach to his Martian “brothers”. Mars often appears in ancient texts as a “fire star,” or represents the god of War. In the 17th century, new early telescopes allowed scientists to get a glimpse of the Red Planet. Skilled “channel engineers”? Scientists need more powerful telescopes to be able to see up close, thereby trying to better clarify the hypothesis of life on Mars. In 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli noticed crisscrossing lines covering the “Red Planet”. He called these lines “canali”, which means “canal”. Schiaparelli himself does not believe that this is an alien product, but some others are sure of it. Giovanni Schiaparelli’s map of the “canal” system on Mars. Image: Wikimedia Commons As information spread, the word “canali” was translated into English as “canal”, meaning “canal”. And if there were canals, wouldn’t that suggest that aliens would have to dig them? With that argument, many people believe that the interlaced lines on the surface of Mars are a beautiful system of waterways spreading across the planet.. Such a system not only shows that Martians exist, but that they are also amazing engineers. On Earth, it took man 10 years to complete the Suez Canal in 1869. The achievements of the Martians therefore seem to be far superior to those achieved by man. Astronomer Percival Lowell certainly thought so. In 1894, this American scientist-businessman began to expand the concept of a “canal” on Mars. Lowell used his family’s large textile fortune to open the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. Professor Percival Lowell works with a telescope invested by his family. Image: Wikimedia Commons Percival Lowell mapped the “canals” on Mars with the help of the 24-inch Alvan Clark & ​​Sons refracting telescope he set up at the Lowell Observatory. He made meticulous maps of what was observed on the surface of Mars, wrote many books and regularly gave lectures on his shocking theory that Martians existed and that they were trying to irrigate the planet. their dying elf. Percival Lowell offers logical explanations to answer the question of how and why life exists on Mars. He used the example of life on Earth to illustrate his arguments: “As long as it was proved with certainty that no life could exist on the seabed, dredgers deep sea beds were invented, and before long, they ‘frustrated’ us. Behold, they see full of life. Fish, crustaceans, molluscs and echinoderms. In short, the life of all common floating fish, from protozoa to marine ‘monsters’ – have been found living in the depths of the seabed. What is impossible, turns out to be possible.” But mapping Mars is one thing, and soon scientists are looking for ways to make contact with any life that might exist on the planet. “Message” from the Red Planet In 1899, Lowell’s theory of life on Mars received a “kick” from a prominent scientist: Nikola Tesla. Tesla, then a successful electrical engineer, claimed that he had detected an “inexplicable, faint” signal originating from Mars. Portrait of Nikola Tesla circa 1890. Photo: Wikimedia Commons While conducting experiments with his magnifier at high latitudes atop Pike Peak, Colorado Springs, Tesla claimed that he received “a message from another world, unknown and far away. “. What does that message say? According to Nikola Tesla, it is simply: “ONE – TWO – THREE”. A few years later, on a February 1901 day, in an interview with Collier’s Weekly, inventor Tesla announced that he could communicate with Martians by sending wireless messages to any point. on the “Red Planet”. This is a strange statement, because the successful transmission of radio messages on Earth has only become a reality since December of that year. Tesla doesn’t know what the aliens might look like, but he believes they have adapted to living conditions on Mars. Like Lowell, he suggested that “it is possible that in a frozen planet, such as the presumed conditions on our Moon, intelligent beings could still reside, within it, if not within it. on the surface”. To many people, when humans can receive messages from Mars, we can also send messages, that seems reasonable. In 1909, there were attempts to find a contact with life on Mars. Harvard professor William Henry Pickering proposed sending planetary light signals through a series of reflections produced by a network of 50 giant mirrors. The flashes would continue to flash for several years, allowing the Martians time to develop the necessary means to respond. Professor Pickering’s giant mirror illustration for sending signals to Mars. Photo: Library of Congress “In the hope of receiving such signals again, we must of course assume that Martians, if they exist, have telescopes, eyes, etc., just like humans have on this Earth.” Mr. Pickering said. But the Harvard professor’s plan cost $10 million, and no one wanted to fund it.

A photo of Mars in April 2021. Photo: NASA The word “telepathy” with Martians… Then, a John Hopkins University professor named Robert Wood suggested covering the white alkaline earth plains of Nevada (USA) with giant black spots made of square kilometers of black cloth. “It might be easier to ‘blink’ the signals with dark spots like a mirror of the same size,” explains Mr. Wood. But like Professor Pickering’s plan, Mr Wood’s solution soon fell through due to a lack of funding. Another professor, David Todd of Amherst University, thinks that by raising a balloon 15,000 meters, he can get any message from Mars. “If life really did exist on Mars, they would have tried for years to talk to us, and perhaps wonder how stupid our behavior was for not responding to them,” said Todd. spoke in May 1909, months before the proposed flight was in September. The Tacoma Times reported on Professor David Todd’s plan for a hot air balloon to capture Mars signals on June 14, 1909. Photo: Library of Congress But Professor Todd’s balloon test flight only reached an altitude of 1,500 meters. Soon after, the support that David Todd received from the US War Department abruptly ended, leaving the scientist with no means to continue with his plan. The use of sound waves, mirrors, hot air balloons, and even giant black spots to “make contact” with any possible life on Mars has at least the backing of science. But on October 27, 1926, a London lawyer named Hugh Mansfield Robinson claimed it was “absurd” that he had tried to send a telegram straight to Mars, which is 56 million miles away from us. km, where “Mars girlfriend” is waiting for him! Dr. Robinson is confident that his message will reach the recipient. Mars was then closest to Earth in its two-year orbit. In addition, Robinson said he had a “telepathic” conversation with a six-meter-tall Martian woman named Oomaruru. According to Dr. Robinson, Oomaruru and her Martians live like Earthlings, driving cars and smoking pipes! However, he asserts, they fly through the sky in electric balloons and eat fruit from electric trees. For months before transmitting the message, Robinson worked with the Central London Telegraph Office to send a physical message to his “Mars girlfriend”. Incredibly, the Telegraph Office agreed to send a telegram from Rugby Tower, the most powerful wireless station in the world at the time, at a standard long-distance rate: 18 British cents per word, or about zero. 35 USD. Although the telegraph staff heard no response, Robinson claimed to have heard telepathically from Oomaruru. She told him that the Martians had “sitted for hours to receive the signal”. “They laugh at our scientists because they themselves are completely out of the trouble in the atmosphere, but we are not,” Robinson said. A “selfie” taken by NASA’s Perseverance probe in April 2021. Photo: NASA … to land on the “Red Planet” The ideas of the scientists who came before them seemed far-fetched, but their curiosity and relentless pursuit inspired generations to come. By 1976, the US Space Agency (NASA) had brought the search for life on Mars to the actual surface of the planet via two Viking landers. One of the metabolic reactions conducted by the lander also revealed positive results, suggesting that there may be life on the “Red Planet”. However, those results remain controversial to this day. Subsequent explorations of the landers have provided evidence that Mars may have once been very friendly to life. For example, the Curiosity rover, which landed in 2012, discovered a mountain in the middle of Gale crater on the Red Planet called Mount Sharp. This 4,800-meter-high mountain is formed from layered sedimentary rock, composed of different minerals, and has been formed over time by wind and water, two elements that require an atmosphere to exist. . helicopter (The Ingenuity Helicopter, from the Perseverance probe, has made many flights to Mars). Scientists believe that if there ever was an atmosphere around Mars, then perhaps microorganisms existed billions of years ago while the layers of material were forming, and the “Red Planet” has could have harbored life for about 1 million years. NASA’s Perseverance rover was launched on July 30, 2020 and landed on Mars on February 18, 2021. Most recently, on May 15, 2021, the Tianwen-1 probe and China’s first self-propelled Mars rover, Zhu Rong, successfully landed on the surface of the “Red Planet”. The mission of Thien Van-1 is to land a lander carrying autonomous robots to the surface of Mars to collect data on groundwater sources, looking for signs of ancient life on this planet. Any discoveries by landers from Earth could be microbial, but they will be no less remarkable than the “canal engineers” we had hoped to find on Earth. Mars from the 19th century. Watch part 1 : CHANNEL OF THE ALTERNATIVES

Singer Dinh Van In 1982, the song My city brought a guy who specializes in repairing and assembling printers – Dinh Van to the path of art with a gold medal at the Mass Performing Arts Festival. Starting from here, the spotlight of professional music continuously welcomes the handsome male singer with his sincere and emotional voice with folk music that is easy to go into the audience’s heart. At that time, the appearance of many big names such as: Bao Yen, Nha Phuong, Ngoc Son… Along with different music tastes, the Vietnamese music industry has no shortage of options for the home audience. Therefore, many people consider it difficult to have a “new wind” that can wriggle into the music market. Drizzle was born, the rehearsal music was a bit folk-oriented, but with the technique of light music, the audience was “bathed” under a completely new melody. Dust Rain 1, Dust Rain 2 already Dust Rain 3 was released with a warm reception from the audience. The close and everyday lyrics in the songs created a movement at that time like the answer in the song John the Sentence loved by the audience. Indelible imprint from Drizzle helped Dinh Van to be favored by many fans. when the Drizzle gradually cooling down is also when Dinh Van stepped back as a composer. Absent from the limelight, refusing invitations from big and small shows and Dinh Van only appearing sparsely, making the audience yearn for the “prince” in their hearts to return once again. Recently, singer Dinh Van suddenly appeared in a program, he burst into tears when he heard the confession from the fans who have been waiting for him during his absence. “Hopefully this is a show where he will leave his love for fans as well as viewers who want to meet Dinh Van but have not yet met. I want to thank all of you, from the generations you didn’t know how to love in grade 11, 12 until you entered the world. You say that “Dinh Van is a childhood memory, the first memory of my life”, then I would like to dedicate the song and date of meeting today to those who love Dinh Van in that generation. Thank you” , the male singer expressed emotion. On stage, singer Dinh Van still maintains his charisma and physique as always. He brought the audience back to the 80s and 90s with the songs: The City I Love, Rain and Dust 2, John the… used to be a pain in the ass. Currently, male singer Dinh Van is happy with his family life with his young wife. When the present reminds me of a bygone era, that artist still has affection not only for the audience but also for the first teacher, musician Phan Nhan who guided himself on the path. singing.

In February 1872, a group of monks broke into the royal palace, hoping to see the emperor. As a result, half of the monks were killed by royal soldiers. They understood what was waiting for them in that infiltration but decided to do it anyway. To them, the repeal of the Emperor’s centuries-old ban on meat eating was terrible for Japan. Why did the Japanese never eat meat? According to the Atlas Obscura , for about 12 centuries, the cherry people hardly touched a piece of meat. Especially beef. This type of meat is taboo. Some temples have enacted a law that those who eat must fast for more than 100 days to atone for their sins. Prohibitions can be mentioned as people who eat wild goats, wolves, rabbits, dogs or raccoons must repent for 5 days before going to the temple. People who eat pigs and deer must repent for 60 days. Meanwhile, people who eat cows and horses must repent for up to 150 days. Eating meat of beneficial animals such as buffaloes and cows used to be taboo in Japan. Photo: Atlas Obscura. This seemingly absurd story begins in the 6th century. Buddhism was introduced to Japan from Korea. During this period, the Japanese still ate meat. They like venison, wild boar and many others. Wild meat dishes are indispensable in aristocratic banquets. However, according to the Buddhist concept, humans can be reincarnated into other beings, including animals. Therefore, when we eat meat, we are likely eating our own ancestors. This is truly horrifying for people of faith. In 675, Emperor Tenmu issued a decree banning the eating of beef, horses, dogs, chickens and monkeys in time for the farming season (April-September). Over time, this ban was extended throughout the year to all meats. In fact, even before the ban, meat was not an essential part of the lives of most people. Japan is an island nation. New fish and seafood are the most popular items. “Protein is supplied mainly by rice, not meat or milk,” historian Naomishi Ishiga once wrote. Breeding in the island nation is very difficult. Therefore, eating animals useful for agriculture is also discouraged. Although the ban was issued, not everyone obeyed it, especially the nobility. Many records show that they once sent pork, beef and milk as offerings to the emperor. In the 18th century, the Hikone clan sent a gift of beef soaked in sake to the shoguns. Gifts are packaged in packages labeled “medicine”. According to the Atlas Obscura Although banned, meat is still considered a food with medicinal properties. Even monks sometimes eat meat on prescription. In addition, certain foods such as birds, dolphins or whales are still acceptable. Fish is considered the exception. Photo: Atlas Obscura. “Buddhism has commandments about reincarnation as well as forbidding the eating of mammals. The strong faith makes many people think that if they eat mammals, after they die, they will be reincarnated as them. On the rare occasions of eating meat, the Japanese cook it in an open-air stove. After eating, they must avoid looking at the altar so as not to mistake spiritual contamination,” Ishige wrote. The Change of Emperor Meiji Around the 16th century, Portuguese missionaries set foot in the country of cherry. They tell the people here that drinking milk is like drinking blood and the ban on beef is absurd. Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi even asked the missionaries a lot about this issue. He wondered why it was possible to eat beef when it was a useful animal for the farm. Emperor Meiji and his reforms changed long-held notions of meat in Japan. Photo: Atlas Obsucra. Change only really came at the end of the 19th century. When Emperor Meiji came to power, he advocated changing the political structure, opening up to the outside, quickly absorbing Western technology. “During this period, many people began to think that the fact that the Japanese were physically inferior to Westerners was because they did not eat meat and dairy foods,” Ishige wrote. The Meiji government began to remove taboos in the ancient diet. Meat and dairy production companies began to appear. The emperor himself also ate meat to welcome the new year (1872) to convince people to give up the concept of not eating meat. This has led to protests from Buddhists and farmers (mostly dependent on animals for farming). Also in 1872, an edict was issued. It reads: “Beef is a nutritious food. However, many people still try to thwart our efforts to Westernize by clinging to ancient beliefs. This is against the wishes of the emperor. “. The Japanese are no longer afraid to eat meat. Photo: The CEO Magazine. After a long time, the emperor’s efforts also succeeded. Japan opened its doors to the world, importing and learning the meat dishes of Korea, China and the West. Before long, Western-style meat restaurants filled the city. Japanese restaurants also started selling medicinal beef stew (which later evolved into the famous sukiyaki). Up to now, meat has become an essential part of Japanese meals, just like sushi.

Tom Stevens returns to the owner of the old bow containing many important photos Colleen Distin An employee working on a project to renovate the historic theater in California, USA found a wallet that was lost 46 years ago. Tom Stevens said he was in the crawl room under the balcony at the Majestic Ventura theater, Ventura, when he found the wallet among a pile of ticket stubs, boxes and candy wrappers. Inside the wallet were some old photos, the ticket stub of a 1973 Grateful Dead concert, and a California driver’s license that expired in 1976. Colleen Distin’s name on the driver’s license, so following this information, Mr. Tom Stevens shared and searched online. However, he also found a lot of useful information. His owner, Loanne Wullaert, suggested he could use the theater’s Facebook page to post a search for the wallet’s owner. Tom Stevens was very surprised when the post received the attention of netizens and shared widely, the information finally reached Distin, a long-time resident of Ventura. Colleen Distin is a woman who lost her wallet while going to the theater in 1975. She called to report the loss of her wallet to the theater but received a notification that no one had found her wallet. The owner of the wallet couldn’t believe that one day he would get the item back after 46 years of dropping it. She is happy because in her wallet there are still old photos with many memories in it. Colleen Distin said: “I’m very emotional. I don’t think I will find the wallet one day, it’s like I am going back to my past, a meaningful trip through time. It’s amazing, there are people honest out there, willing to do whatever it takes to return your valuables.”

Archaeologists examine the mummy. Everyone thinks this is an “unprecedented” archaeological find, but the truth is just a sophisticated scam. Shocking discovery In October 2000, police in Karachi, Pakistan received a tip that a man named Ali Akbar was selling a mummy for 600 million rupees, or about $11 million. According to the source, it was not an ordinary mummy, but “Princess of Persia”. Immediately, the police raided Akbar’s house, searched and questioned the suspect. Akbar then took the police to the home of his accomplice, Wali Mohammad Reeki, in the desert region of Baluchistan province. Here, the mummy in question along with the coffin was found. Reeki admitted to buying the artifact from a man named Sharif Shah Bakhi. This person told him that the body was discovered after an earthquake near Quetta, on the border between Iran and Afghanistan. Two men are arrested for smuggling antiquities, but the mystery of the mummy has only just begun. If it is true “Princess of Persia”, this will be a very important discovery, because no mummies of the Persians (present-day Iran) have been found. The mummy was brought to the National Museum in Karachi for experts to analyze and many mysteries surrounding this ancient man were revealed. The body was mummified in the Egyptian style, with a mask and a golden crown, placed on a reed mat. But the most interesting find was a breastplate covering the mummy’s chest, on which the ancient Persian inscription, “I am the daughter of the great king Xerxes. Mazereka protects me. I am Rhodugune.” In addition, the gilded wooden coffin is also decorated with carved lines also in ancient Persian letters. It all seems to show that this is indeed the Princess of Persia. Pakistani archaeologist, Ahmad Hasan Dani, of Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam University, excitedly announced in a press conference that, from what was recorded, the mummy was indeed a Ba princess. Tu, lived around 600 BC. This event sparked a dispute between Iran and Pakistan over the ownership of this unprecedented archaeological find. The Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization declared the “princess” to be a member of the royal family of Persia and demanded that Pakistan return the mummy, and even the Taliban movement in Afghanistan claimed it was their own artifact. Unexpected truth Mummy “Princess of Persia” in coffin. The fierce arguments between the parties have become a political problem, easily leading to conflicts. Meanwhile, some other archaeologists have raised doubts that this is the “Princess of Persia”, even a mummy. An independent examination was conducted and the archaeologists went from surprise to surprise. First of all, ancient linguists found that the writing on the mummy’s breast shield and the coffin was written by someone who was not fluent in the ancient Persian language, rife with grammatical errors, and even traces of pencil marks for inscriptions, which pencils were only invented in the 16th century. In addition, a piece of coffin was examined, it was only about 250 years old, and the carpet underneath the body was discovered to be only… 5 years old. Unusual signs were also found in the body of the “princess”, such as the delicate tendons and ligaments of the middle ear that were still intact, despite thousands of years and the mummification process. did not follow the strict methods of Egypt. For example, the heart was removed, which the Egyptians never did, as it was considered important to regenerate a person’s body when they went to the next world. Multiple CAT scans (computerized axial tomography), accelerated mass spectrometry dating, radiocarbon testing, and X-ray scans all proved this to be a hoax. delicate. In the end, scientists determined, there is no “Princess of Persia”, but this is the body of a 16-year-old girl, who may have died in 1996, not 600 BC. Not only that, there is evidence that the girl was murdered for this fraudulent purpose. Experts also discovered that the “mummy” had died from trauma caused by the force of the impact, which broke her cervical and back vertebrae. Her organs were removed, her body cavity filled with table salt and baking soda, a fake embalming process. All of this was likely done within 24 hours of her death. From an antiquities smuggling case to a murder case. It is said that a group of fake antiquities traders brutally killed this poor girl, or at least stole her body shortly after her death, to be processed into a donkey mummy. sell for money. However, although the police questioned everyone involved in the sale of the mummy, as well as several other suspects, it led to nothing. In the end, not only was no one arrested in connection with this young woman’s death, but the victim was also not identified. She languished in museums for a while, before being buried in 2008 by the Pakistan-based charity Edhi Foundation. Although she was finally laid to rest, she remained anonymous, unclaimed, and the cause of death was not clear, forever referred to simply as “Princess of Persia”.

North-South 500kV transmission line passing through Hai Van Pass (Da Nang) Also from the situation of “two evenings, one morning” and the urgent requirements of reality, in February 1992, the late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet approved the technical and economic justification for the construction of a 500kV power transmission line. North South. On April 5, 1992, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the North – South 500kV transmission line was held simultaneously in many provinces: Hoa Binh, Quang Nam – Da Nang, Dak Lak… The special feature of the construction The construction of the North-South 500kV transmission line was the construction period within two years, an extremely difficult time for the staff of the energy industry at that time. Workers of Power Transmission Company 2 (PTC2) repair the North-South 500kV transmission line Using a helicopter to check the 500kV North-South transmission line With the spirit of determination of the industry, the close direction of the Government, all levels, and the support of the people, May 27, 1994 went down in the history of the energy industry when the North-South 500kV transmission line was officially launched. put into operation, bringing electricity from the North to the Central and the South. Workers repair the 500kV North-South transmission line carrying current After 27 years of operation, the North-South 500kV transmission line has constantly promoted its role and great efficiency in power transmission, making an important contribution to the country’s socio-economic development. This is also the project that brings the highest efficiency on the total investment capital of the industry and opens the period of modernization of the electricity industry. At the same time, laying the starting foundation for the development of the national power transmission grid. On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the energizing and operation of the 500kV line, circuit 1, the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) would like to introduce the book “North-South 500kV transmission line – The turning point of Vietnam’s electricity industry”. ” (link: http://www.npt.com.vn/d6/en-VN/news/Sach-Duong-day-500-kV-Bac-Nam-Buoc-ngoat-cua-nganh-Dien-Viet- Male-5-242-4939). The book is a grateful gift for the people who made history, directly participated in the construction of the North-South 500kV transmission line and generations of officials and employees of the electricity industry in general, the transmission field. Electricity in particular has always accompanied and joined hands to build and develop EVNNPT more and more strongly.

Thanks to the help of some photo editing software, the faces of the beauties are displayed more clearly and sharper. This is Kusumoto Ine, Japan’s first female Western medicine doctor, highly trusted by the empress and royal concubines. Kusumote not only has a great mastery, but also possesses the standard beauty of the beauty of that time with a high, compact nose bridge and characteristic single eyelid eyes. Photo taken by Le Bon Palace, Princess Consort Itsuko on the wedding day, this is considered one of the most beautiful beauties of the Japanese aristocracy. The eldest daughter of Le Bon Palace Thu Chinh Vuong and Princess Itsuko, Princess Masako, was married to Korea to be the Crown Princess. The saying that a mother is beautiful is not surprising when her daughter is also beautiful. After marriage, Princess Masako was transformed into Phuong Tu, Crown Princess Yi Man of Korea. She was honored as the mother of disabled people in this country. Despite the wave of anti-Japanese protests throughout the country and she is a woman of Japanese descent, she is still very much admired here. Teiko Aoi – The great beauty of Tokyo during the Meiji period. Tazawa Inafune, a talented female writer of Japanese poetry. Possessing a beauty that touches people’s hearts, but the saying “talent of fate” is lucky in her life. The distaste for life is very clearly expressed by the female writer in her poetic works. Young image of Empress Nagako (current mother of Emperor Akihito). This is the oldest empress in Japanese history. She is known for her harsh treatment of her daughter-in-law Michiko. Crown Princess Michiko (now the wife of Emperor Akihito). The old Michiko had a very difficult career when she was originally a commoner and a girl who was passionate about playing tennis. But it was also because of this subject that she fell in love with the emperor. Now she is nearly 90 years old, but her youthful beauty still makes many people bow their heads in respect. A high school teacher in the daily Asahi Shinbun. Although the bangs are cut short on the eyebrows, the lines of this teacher are really beautiful and baby. Unsurprisingly, the geisha is a symbol of Japanese beauty today. Since the last days of the 19th century, geisha drumming, singing and dancing has been highly respected and selected. A Japanese oiran (honeymoon). Oiran is also known as a high-class prostitute in Japan. Compared to a prostitute whose main attraction is sexual activity, prostitutes are the first, typical for entertaining and entertaining guests. guest. Their style of dress and beauty is also more standard and luxurious. Wife and daughter of a marquis. The marquis in those days also represented the rulers and money. Therefore, to be the wife of a marquis must be someone with beautiful beauty and status. Japanese women are famous for being the ideal wife model with many praised virtues such as gentleness, softness and beauty in a special way. Although in the past, there was not much development of technology, but they were also famous as a symbol of beauty and were passed on beauty methods to the next generation and Asian countries. Beautify by adding nutritious food Strangely, the beauty methods of Japanese women in the past and present all come from deep inner values. It is not surprising that Japan’s culinary culture is so rich. They all focus on supplementing essential nutrients for the body, from which the skin and beauty will be nourished and rejuvenated with time. Japanese meals are always full of ingredients such as white rice, seaweed, fish… They eat a lot of seafood to help supplement omega 3 and compounds that help keep the skin from evaporating and losing water even in under many harsh conditions. Make-up from natural ingredients tự Japanese female characters always paint boldly with a white face, thick with lipstick, but most of them are homemade products from natural ingredients. They are quite safe for women’s bare skin. Usually, before applying makeup, they have to use a primer to keep the face from being oily, then a layer of white powder made from seashells or rice flour mixed with water. Contouring powder, eyebrow pencil, eyeshadow are made from saffron, rice flour, Beni, … The prostitutes often take hours to have a proper face. Facial steam to detoxify the skin It is because of that heavy makeup that the skin of the Geisha girls is damaged a lot. Therefore, the girls always have to steam their face with a mixture of lemongrass, lemon, white salt and perilla to help bring out all the residue, dirt or residual makeup on the skin. They often boil the mixture up, then put their face in the rising smoke to open the pores to help wash away the residue of the remaining makeup. It also leaves the skin soft and smooth. Although the makeup is very heavy, the skin of the beauties is still enchanting.

In the latest collaboration project of Hermès, the French brand has collaborated with French cartoonist Ugo Bienvenu to draw two new versions of silk scarves inspired by American comics from the 20th century. imbued with popular culture because Ugo Bienvenu does not “popularize” the iconic silk scarf, but on the contrary, honors the original value of the fashion house. The Derby of the Stars Iron, steel and running with the engine of a dream, the robot horse that pops up in the middle of the galactic track doesn’t end up being too science-fiction, instead evoking a bit of the retrofuturistic that is so popular in the movie. past decade. Historically inspired by equestrianism and its ties to the Hermès tradition of saddlery and leathermaking, Ugo Bienvenu’s work depicts an interstellar Derby where horse racing is not limited by any laws of physics. In the midst of that magical setting – with two silk scarves color options that seem to represent the engravings of sunrise and sunset – the Hermès horseman appears generous and sophisticated, with 100% of his mind focused on the race. his fantasy. Not only silk scarves, accessories are also introduced by Hermès to brand lovers including pendants, bracelets and watches. Notably, two versions of the Clic Clac bracelet are crafted from a special metal with beautiful enamel. On the enameled background, the scene of the fantasy race is simulated with the delicate and vivid drawings of Hermès artisans to form a lovely miniature galaxy that hugs the wrist. Galaxy on the dial The most important highlight of the Space Derby are the two Arceau Space Derby watches with respectively 38mm dial sizes – with diamond bezel and pink Opaline dials – and 41mm sizes with quartz dials. blue. Both models are produced in limited numbers: 24 pieces of 38mm and 12 pieces of 41mm. The Arceau model is the perfect choice to showcase Ugo Bienvenu’s artwork, as the two pairs of asymmetrical lugs inspired by the stirrup pay tribute to the brand’s heritage. The romantic spirit and comic inspiration show that Hermès truly cares about 20th century art and popular culture. Each dial is completely handcrafted by artisans down to details like the folds. on the horseman’s uniform or the shadow cast on the sturdy body of the armored horse. The dials of both Arceau models are worthy of being considered delicate and romantic works of painting, requiring the highest skill of not only the artist but also the kiln master, because even a slight deviation in temperature can completely destroy the dial of a watch. Inside the cases of both models is the H1837 movement – ​​a movement manufactured by Hermès itself with a power reserve of up to 50 hours. Interestingly, despite being equipped with the same movement, in the 38mm, the Moonphase feature will be added and displayed on the dial as a feminine indulgence, while the 41mm is not displayed. this ability. Hermès brand is genuine distributed in Vietnam by Tam Son International Company.
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15 Ngo Quyen
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For centuries, apple growers in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture have been creating beautiful heirloom apples using the mojie ringo technique. The process is pretty simple, which basically means exposing the apple to sunlight for a period of time and then applying stencils to ensure that certain parts of the apple peel are discolored. Usually, mojie ringo apples are decorated with messages and symbols of good luck and prosperity, and given as gifts. Large apple varieties like Mutsu or Stark Jumbo are best suited for the mojie ringo technique, as they provide more surface area for intricate designs. The apples using the mojie ringo technique are extremely beautiful. Preparations begin in January, with a pruning operation, to ensure that the remaining flowers receive plenty of sunlight. Growers then use soft wands to hand-pollinate each apple tree flower, and then when the fruit begins to form, they are covered with a laminated plastic bag to both protect the berries from Pests just block sunlight. Keeping apples in the dark for long periods of time increases their sensitivity to light, so when they remove the plastic bags, they begin to produce anthocyanins, a component that gives the skin its red color. In the final stage of the mojie ringo process, stencils are applied over the surface of the apple to ensure that only the skin around the stencils turns red. The stencils are removed during harvesting, revealing the almost white skin underneath. Stencils need to be flexible, as the fruit continues to grow, and otherwise, the style may suffer. According to Culture Trip, the Mojie Ringo technique was perfected by Aomori farmer Haruo Iwasaki, father of Chisato Iwasaki, one of today’s most talented apple artisans. Although the mojie ringo technique may seem quite simple, it requires a lot of work and patience over the long term, and for many growers the effort and attention are insignificant economically. That’s why the old tradition is slowly fading away, only a few Aomori gardens still keep this technique. The mojie ringo technique is also very popular in China and other Asian countries under the name of “tattooing apples”.

Laurence des Cars has been appointed director of the Louvre Museum. (Source: culture.gouv.fr) French Government On May 26, she appointed Laurence des Cars as Director of the Louvre Museum. With this decision, Ms Laurence des Cars became female director The first in the more than two-century history of the world’s largest and most visited museum. Coming from a family of writers-journalists, 54-year-old Laurence des Laurence is known for applying art to promote social issues. The female art history expert currently runs the Musee d’Orsay – a famous museum of 19th century art, located in Paris. She was also the first female director of this museum. Laurence des Laurence’s development policies at the Musee d’Orsay have greatly increased the attraction of young visitors to the museum, while also expanding the museum’s size in terms of the number of works on display. and exhibition space. Ms. Des Cars will officially take over as director of the Louvre in September, replacing Jean-Luc Martinez. Before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in France, Louvre museum attracted a record number of visitors, with more than 10 million people in 2019. This museum was inaugurated in 1793 now owns hundreds of masterpieces of art, of which less than 10% are on permanent display at the Louvre.

Illustration. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn In a statement released alongside a major new report, the Paris-based organization said achieving the net zero emissions target “Net Zero” would require an “unprecedented transformation”. about how energy is produced, transported and used globally”. In a clear indication of the amount of work that needs to be done, the IEA report said existing commitments fell “far below what is needed to achieve net-zero global emissions by”. year 2050″. According to the IEA’s roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050, more than 400 “milestones” will need to be crossed. These include phasing out new fossil fuel sales by 2025 and ending sales of internal combustion engine cars by 2035. In addition, there should be no “investment in new fossil fuel supply projects, and no further final investment decisions for new coal plants”. Preliminary figures from the US Energy Information Administration show that: The share of natural gas and coal in utility-scale power generation in 2020 is 40.3% and 19.3%, respectively. . According to the IEA scenario, solar and wind photovoltaic will become the leading source of electricity for the planet before the end of the decade, accounting for nearly 70% of electricity production by 2050. According to the IEA’s roadmap, solar energy will become “the largest source of total energy on the planet” by the middle of this century. In contrast, fossil fuels will see their market share “fall from almost four-fifths of total energy supply today to more than one-fifth.” Employment in the clean energy sector will increase by 14 million people in the period to 2030, while the role in the oil and gas and coal sectors will decrease by about 5 million people. “Our roadmap shows the priority actions needed today to ensure that the opportunity for net zero emissions by 2050 is narrow but still attainable,” said Fatih Birol, CEO. of the IEA, said in a statement. “The scale and speed of the efforts required by this important and formidable goal, our best chance of tackling climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5 °C makes this perhaps the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced,” added Birol. Cutting anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions to Net zero by 2050 is considered critical once the 1.5°C target is reached. Later this year, the COP26 summit will take place in the Scottish city of Glasgow. This is seen as a hugely important event, with many hoping it will act as a catalyst for governments to step up their climate ambitions to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. . The reality shows how challenging the IEA’s roadmap is. As energy companies are still discovering new oil fields, while in countries like the United States fossil fuels continue to play an important role in electricity generation. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn

The Botanical Garden of MGU is an ideal space to relax, enjoy flowers, and learn about a variety of plants from all over the world. (Photo: QUE ANH) The Botanical Garden of Moscow State University (MGU) is a familiar and hard-to-miss address of Moscow residents as well as tourists from all over the world. Recognized by the state as a cultural and historical monument of Russia since May 1973, this unique garden appeared more than three centuries ago. In 1706, by decree of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, the botanical garden “Aptekarsky Ogorod” was first planted, as a medicinal garden, where there were many species of highly medicinal plants to make many medicines. From 1805 up to now, the garden has been given to MGU to manage, is a place to conduct research and experiment with many varieties of plants, medicinal plants and thousands of flowers from all over the planet. The botanical garden covers an area of ​​about 40 hectares, divided into two parts. A small part from the past is located right on Peace Boulevard, becoming a sightseeing and relaxing place that is loved by the people of the capital and tourists. With about 5,000 species of flowers and diverse plants from all over the planet, the garden is divided into separate areas with different soil and climate conditions, such as tropical, subtropical, garden plants, rock gardens… The botanical garden is also a place frequented by many doctors, surgeons, medical students, biologists… for the purpose of research, care and protection of plants against pests and diseases. MGU Botanical Garden is also a place to protect genetic resources, breed rare plant species, with at least ten laboratories, to study the animal and plant world on earth. The plants, trees and flowers here bloom in four seasons thanks to the care, thanks to the scientific activities of the staff including professors, doctors, scientific researchers… The Botanical Garden of Moscow State University regularly organizes many activities for nature lovers. The annual Spring Flower Festival is one of the most anticipated events every year in May. It can be said that there is no other place in Russia, except the Botanical Garden, where one can simultaneously enjoy thousands of flowers in bloom, from cherry blossoms, magnolias, peonies, lilacs. incense, almonds, cherries, pears, apple blossoms, daffodils, and hundreds of thousands of species of tulips… Even rare orchids in Vietnam have also shown off their fragrance in the MGU Botanical Garden at the festival. “Tropical winter” was held here in early 2017.

Inside the tunnel under the house of Gary and Beth Machens Couple Gary and Beth Machens living in Alton, Illinois moved to a new home in December 2020. But until recently, during repairs they suddenly discovered a tunnel from the 19th century just below their house. Gary Machens said he had to remove part of the stone wall on the sidewalk for repairs and then he discovered the entrance to a tunnel. Beth Machens said: “He called me at work and told me I quickly arranged to go home right away because he just found something I would never have imagined.” The tunnel is about 2.7 meters high and at least 18 meters deep. The landlord contacted the local authorities. Historians in the area estimate that the tunnel was built in 1840, about 50 years before the house was built, but they have not determined the original purpose of this underground structure. The archway of the tunnel was built of limestone, while the walls were made of bricks, the floors were mostly earth and stone with many pieces of wood scattered throughout the passage. According to the Landmark Historical Association, the tunnel is a unique and impressive work. There are already a few tunnels around the Alton area. “Maybe the old days used the tunnel as a bank or underground railway. There is no concrete evidence of these but there is a ferry in the Alton area to the Missouri side,” said Gary Machens. According to Gary Machens, the house was originally designed by architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger, the 25th mayor of Alton. He built the house for Captain Henry Brueggeman, who would later become the 27th mayor of Alton. In the 1920s, the house was owned by William H. Neerman, a carpet dealer in Alton. Paul Lenz, another Alton mayor, lived in the house many years later. Machens said: “The three former mayors of Alton used to live in this house many years ago. I don’t know if any of them know this. The house was built in 1890, the tunnel could be made from. year 1840. No one knows what the tunnel was for, but it certainly took a lot of hours of labor and the effort of a lot of people.We have a map of the area in 1863 but this house was not there at the time. There are also no other houses on the property. ” A lover of history, Machens said he wants to keep the mysteries of the past and present. The Machens hope to preserve the tunnel, and if the city or someone else helps with logistics and costs, the couple will open tours for visitors.

Mr. Co Nhu Viet – the owner is now at the age of U70. (Photo: Internet) Old beef noodle shop in Hanoi, never use lemon. (Photo: Le Son) If you take a look at the famous noodle shops in Hanoi, you cannot ignore the old beef noodle shop in Hang Dong street. Quan has gone through 4-5 years of succession and has at least 4 decades of existence. Located in the old town, the shop has a fairly small area, only 12 square meters wide, and fits five to six tables for everyone. And the sidewalk with only about 6-7 motorbikes is crowded, there is no entrance. The shop is only 12 square meters. (Photo: Internet) Despite the small area, the restaurant is clean and neat. The kitchen counter is located right in front of the door, the meat is always stored in the refrigerator so diners who come to eat can be assured of hygiene, as well as quality. Come here to enjoy the traditional bowl of beef noodle in Hanoi, you do not have to be uncomfortable when queuing for a long time, or sometimes get annoyed by the difficult face of the seller. Instead, you will always be served quickly, enthusiastically and receive the warmth, friendliness and openness of the owner. The bowl of pho is guaranteed both for its quality and service attitude. (Photo: Internet) The special thing when you go to the restaurant to enjoy beef pho, you can not find a single piece of lemon. Normally, a noodle shop will place on the table of chili sauce, garlic vinegar jar, pepper pot, spices, fresh chili bowl and a bowl of eight-toned lemon, or a plate of blueberries half-cut for easy squeezing. But the Hang Dong beef noodle shop always has the principle of not using lemons or kumquats to squeeze into the bowl of pho to get the sour taste, but use vinegar. Therefore, no visitors have come here to enjoy the presence of lemons and kumquats. The shop does not use lemons when eaten with beef noodle soup. (Photo: Internet) Immediately taking his hands to make goods for customers, Mr. Co Nhu Viet said that his beef noodle shop is a traditional noodle shop in the family. The shop was named Chieu old beef noodle soup because he was the one who built this dish in Hang Dong for the past 40 years. However, according to Mr. Viet shared, Chieu is only the second generation working, previously Chieu’s father was the first person to sell pho on the streets of Hanoi since the old French colonial period, until after year. In 1950, the old men sold pho to rent to a shop in Hang Phen, and then in 1978, Chieu succeeded in building a shop on the old street of Hang Dong. “ My family came from Nam Dinh to Hanoi from the ancient French colonial period up to now. During the years of the French colonial period, then subsidies, because the elderly had contacted for 70-80 years with the guests of the family with conditions such as civil servants and merchants who came to eat, so they improved the pho bowl according to their tastes. forte, hobby suitable for everyone. Currently, our pho is Hanoi pho, no longer Nam Dinh pho, just Nam Dinh original. “, Mr. Viet said. Mr. Viet’s daughter sells goods in the morning and he does the night shift. (Photo: Internet) Mr. Viet confided that he was the oldest son in the house, so he continued his career. In the old days, when he was a child, he had to support his parents during the crowded days and was taught how to cut and prepare meat to make a delicious and attractive pho bowl. Not only was his father taught cooking methods, Mr. Viet was also taught how to treat and receive guests. “ Up to now, the restaurant has gone through 4-5 years of succession, always ensuring traditional techniques, fresh and standard meat. All of us have learned from Chieu’s experience, learned ways to communicate with guests, any guest from old to young will always welcome guests to enjoy their family’s pho not only for the 1st and 2nd time, but also for the second time. many more times , ”Mr. Viet recalled. Raw meat is always fresh and delicious. (Photo: Le Son) Mr. Viet said that squeezing lemons into pho to create a sour taste is a new way of eating. His family still maintains the tradition of beef noodle soup served with vinegar. All the ingredients from vinegar, soy sauce, chili, and his family are taken from 40-50 years old, so the quality is always guaranteed. He also affirmed that today, although there are many pho shops with good technology and quality, they cannot be like his family. Therefore, those who used to eat beef pho Mr. Chieu, even though they moved to another place, still stop by to enjoy again every time they return to Hanoi. His shop is one of the oldest pho shops in Hanoi. (Photo: Internet) It is known that every day, his family has to get up from 4:30 to prepare, prepare, cook and pre-process beef, removing the mustache that can cause the smell. Although the amount of meat is wasted, for him to bring people a good bowl of pho, keeping the job is the most important thing. Speaking of which, Mr. Viet’s face is filled with sadness because he is sorry that his home location is a bit narrow and small. Because he wanted to guarantee the taste in his family’s traditional noodle bowl, he did not want to expand the restaurant. He tries to keep the traditional pho so that people will always remember the taste of Chieu old beef noodle soup, of the 4th – 5th generation of his family.

Born and raised in the 19th century, many people know Van Gogh through his works of art, books and records of his life. But, have you ever imagined what if one day Van Gogh appeared in the form of a modern man? This time, Artist Mikeshake – an artist specializing in using iconic faces in art history and applying them to modern images, once again presented the audience with his works of art. The main character is painter Van Gogh. With his own imagination and aesthetic eyes, Artist Mikeshake turns a 19th century Van Gogh in harmony with the style of contemporary young people. Gentleman Van Gogh is elegant in a simple black suit. The thoughtful style of photography is probably very suitable for the Dutch painter. Although he is in the 19th century, Van Gogh still knows how to pose in a very standard magazine style. However, regardless of the time, his romantic looks still unwavering. It can be seen that Van Gogh’s face and hairstyle are quite suitable for country-style outfits. Even so, once he’s put on a cowhide coat, he looks very much like this and that. With Van Gogh’s talent, at the moment, buying a super car is not a big deal. Close-up portrait of Van Gogh strayed into modern times.

The boy works as a classical painter, enjoys riding an antique bicycle, writes with a brush and ink mark and even refuses to watch television. He used to spend more than 8,000 pounds to renovate bedrooms like Victorian times. A 19th-century passion for style has been with Michael since elementary school. His brother encouraged to play soccer, but Michael was only interested in history. Michael Koropisz was famous for dressing, behaving and acting like a gentleman in the 19th century. Until recently, Michael decided to shake off the image of “gentleman from the last century” to easily enter the entertainment industry in the land of fog. He spent more than £ 12,500 to renew his wardrobe, remove old-fashioned evening coats, headgear, leather gloves and change to branded sneakers, jeans and shirts. Michael also spent £ 8,000 for nose repairs and £ 4,500 for teeth to match today’s beauty standards. “I decided it was time to change to look for drama opportunities. I also go for plastic surgery to look as good as I can and stand out on stage. I’m very happy with my new look and direction, ”Michael said. The decision to change his lifestyle came after a picture of Michael’s history was noticed on television, making him realize how much he liked to appear on television. After abandoning the gentleman image in the 19th century, Michael Koropisz underwent plastic surgery and changed his appearance. “I want to appear in more TV shows and talk more about history with the audience. It’s the perfect combination of the two I love, ”he said. After giving up his old way of life, Michael kept his long coats, for any formal occasion that needed something more fancy than today’s fashion. “I continue to draw but for now that’s not the main focus. I was invited to be an expert on television and this is my priority area. I love art but sometimes the pursuit is lonely. Modernizing my hobby will give me the opportunity to meet more people ”.

Fashion is a spiritual reflection of the times, and the 1920s trendy knee makeup is no exception. Trendy girls wear short skirts, with just below the knee, exposing the knees. In the mid-1920s, the trend of revealing the knee developed into an art form, with women adorning them with unique hand-drawn artwork. Knee makeup, the unique beauty trend of the 1920s Some people paint themselves using watercolors or oil paints, while some may hire artists to create their own designs. Designs range from simple letters like their boyfriend or lover’s initials, floral motifs, landscapes, and even detailed portraits. Some paint pictures of nature, harbors, boats, or fine details that must be seen through a magnifying glass. Notably, the knee paintings reflect the owner’s thoughts and expressions. A housewife named Clarice Wilson uses knee makeup to annoy her husband. She knew her husband did not like dogs, so she drew pictures of pet dogs on her knees. Meanwhile, the husband, Arthur, also retaliated by drawing portraits of the two most attractive women in town on his knees. Knee fashions lasted only about a decade, from then on it was forgotten, but it was still a remarkable period as a way of asserting independence, as well pleasure. Hoang Dung (translation)

Knee makeup was a strange beauty trend in the 1920s. Photo: Vintage Everyday Fashion has always been a reflection of the spirit of the times, and knee makeup is no exception, according to Oddity Center UK. Before the 1920s, women were still wearing ground-length clothing, tight waistlines with corsets, gloves and socks. But just 10 years later, since the 1920s, things have changed rapidly. The “Flappers” trend appeared and is considered a revolution in women’s fashion in this century. Flappers refer to young, fashionable and bohemian women. They are open-minded and do not want to be bound by any moral standards or overly conservative and traditional lifestyles. Girls who follow this trend often wear bold makeup, bob hair, a small hat, knee-length skirts or ankle-length skirts. The “Flappers” trend appeared and was considered a revolution in women’s fashion in the 1920s. Photo: Instagram Girls in this era often rolled their socks under their knees or didn’t wear socks at all. They want to draw people’s attention to the knees, the parts of the female body that have never been seen before. The tendency to reveal the knee has since developed into an art form. Women can create hand-drawn artwork on their knees. Some have painted themselves using watercolors or oil paints, while others have hired talented artists to help them shape. Each design has its own unique features, from simple letters, short names of boyfriend or lover, to floral motifs, landscapes and even portraits, tiny details. The girl rolled the socks down her calves to reveal the knees. Photo: Instagram Photo: Facebook Woman applying makeup to her knees with unique hand-drawn artwork. Photo: Instagram One reader told the Tampa Bay Times in 1925: “The latest fad for extremely intelligent women is drawing on their knees. Some paint pictures of nature, harbors, and boats. Others even draw elegant miniature paintings, with tiny details to have to see through a magnifying glass. ” According to Oddity Central (UK), it is worth noting that the pictures drawn on the knees reflect the thoughts and opinions of the owners. A housewife named Clarice Wilson used knee makeup to annoy her husband. She knew her husband did not like dogs, so she drew pictures of pet dogs on her knees. Meanwhile, the husband, Arthur, also retaliated by drawing portraits of the two most attractive women in town on his knees. The paintings drawn on the knee all reflect the thoughts and expressions of the owners. Photo: Facebook The knee makeup trend mainly depicts the rebellion of women in the 1920s. Even many girls are beaten by their parents, even kicked out of school because of this trend. The knee fad only lasted for about a decade and has since been forgotten. However, it is still a remarkable stage in women’s emancipation and a way of asserting their independence and enjoyment.

Marco Polo is considered the first European to make a journey across Asia, bridging the bridge between Western civilization and the Middle East in the Middle Ages. Depart from Venice to Shanghai a thousand miles away, along the treacherous Silk Road, and to the court of Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan, where he won the trust of one of the most feared and powerful leader in the world at that time. A fascinating biography about Marco Polo has just been released to readers in Vietnam Polo introduced China’s cultural wealth to Europe, sparking the West’s centuries-old fascination with Asia. His journey has marked as a legendary journey that few astronauts in history have matched, in terms of its impact on the minds of both contemporaries and posterity. Author Laurence Bergreen (b. 1950) – an American historian who followed Marco Polo to his hometown – Venice, and throughout China, visits the places that Marco Polo has described, including Beijing in the east, Hangzhou to the south and Kunming to the west. The author also visited Shanghai, Taiwan to track down the theories and relics that Polo left behind. Visit Mongolia in particular and live in a simple round tent to experience Asia and the mysteries of Mongolia like Marco Polo did. The author also relied significantly on Marco Polo resources in English, French, Italian, Persian, Latin, Mandarin and Mongolian … to write this work to explore the controversies. stretches around the legend of Polo and long-standing questions that have not been answered. In a lively blend of history, biography and travel, author Laurence Bergreen separates legend from history, narrative and writes with a keen eye to detail to create a document that is most relevant. about Polo’s adventures. “Marco Polo – From Venice to Shanghai” is as fascinating as the life it describes. According to author Laurence Bergreen, today there are more Marco Polo ever. With this film biography, he is talking about global entrepreneurs who pioneered East-West trade promotion. Like Marco in the past, they discovered that trade is a common language that can cross all religious, political and geographical boundaries. The author also said that with Marco Polo’s life more or less “fictional”, this traveler still made him go from surprise to surprise. The first is how to apply his observations to today’s world, to international trade, to diplomacy, global conflict and the weakening and demise of political systems, and finance. Another aspect is how Marco Polo is classified. Marco Polo has always been considered a typical medieval explorer, but the medieval period in which he grew up was extremely prosperous and dynamic. It is not a rigid stage where everything becomes one. Venice is one of the most developed regions in Western Europe. Just being born there gave him the advantages of the times. Despite a medieval mindset, Marco aimed to go beyond the limits and challenge the mainstream. “By today’s standards you have done many things beyond common sense. Although he does not say clearly, but he sees man as the measure of everything, so in my eyes he looks more like a person from the Renaissance “- author Laurence Bergreen wrote.

Portrait of Ibn Battuta

The identity of Ibn Battuta: traveler, scholar and judge

Ibn Battuta’s footprints spread all over the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. In addition to his identity as a traveler, he was also a well-known scholar and judge. It is for this reason that when Ibn Battuta was traveling, Always receive the warm hospitality of the locals.

Among the residents who had hospitalized Ibn Battuta, the Turkic people who lived in the Anatolian plateau (in present-day Turkey) most remembered him.

Residential area of ​​the Anatolian Plateau

The Ottoman Empire has become a power on the Anatolian Plateau

Around 1332, the 28-year-old Ibn Battuta arrived on the Anatolian plateau. And visited more than twenty towns in this land.

At that time, the Anatolian Plateau was mainly inhabited by Turks and Byzantines. In 1299 AD, thanks to the efforts of Ottoman I, the embryonic form of the Ottoman Empire had appeared. When Ibn Battuta arrived here, Osman I had passed away, and his son Orhan inherited the throne. During Orhan’s rule, the Ottoman Empire had conquered most of the northwestern Anatolian plateau. area.

Portrait of Orhan During his travels on the Anatolian Plateau, Ibn Battuta only claimed to have met Orhan and received silver coins from Orhan, but did not describe the detailed process of his meeting with Orhan. However, Ibn Battuta described Orhan’s mighty strength.

Orhan is the son of Ottoman. Among the many kings of Turkic nomads, Orhan has power that no one can match. He also possesses the largest number of property, land under his rule, and army under his command. Orhan owns more than one hundred castles and fortresses, so he spends most of his time inspecting his castles. Soldiers of the Ottoman Empire

The warm hospitality of the Turks to Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta’s first stop to Anatolia was the city of Alanya in southern Turkey. In this city, Ibn Battuta learned about Anatolia for the first time. Asia’s “Young Brotherhood”.

Most of the members of the Youth Brotherhood are young craftsmen and men without families. They provide food and drink to the outsiders, help the outsiders to solve their difficulties, and even do their best to be a hero. Ibn Battuta claims that no one in the world welcomes outsiders more than they do. The Youth Brotherhood has built many temples to receive foreigners. They will make a living by themselves during the day. When night falls, they will bring all kinds of food to the temple and sing, dance and sing with the foreigners who travel here. Eat and live together.

Turkish dance

When Ibn Battuta arrived in the towns of Anatolia, he was also entertained by members of the Youth Brotherhood, and the hospitality of the Youth Brotherhood even flattered Ibn Battuta who came from afar.

When he came to a small town called Lazku, Ibn Battuta and his companions rode into the market in the town. At this moment, vendors in the market rushed to the side of Ibn Battuta. Some people grabbed the reins of Ibn Battuta’s horses, and another group began to fight over. The two sides competed with each other and even pulled out daggers. This chaotic scene made Ibn Battuta feel terrified.

Turks in the Ottoman Empire

While the two sides were arguing, Ibn Battuta met a Turk who could speak Arabic in the market. During the conversation, the Turk told Ibn Battuta why this happened. thing.

It turns out that these two groups are members of the Youth Brotherhood. They all wanted to entertain Ibn Battuta, but they drew their swords because of disagreement. Later, under the persuasion of Ibn Battuta, the two sides decided to draw lots to decide who would entertain Ibn Battuta, and Ibn Battuta eventually went to the hall of the winner of the lottery.

Turkish cuisine

When Ibn Battuta came to the temple, these Turks immediately served meals, and then accompanied Ibn Battuta to the bath. After the bath, these people filled the table with guests. Eat desserts, and let Ibn Battuta listen to music and watch dances.

Although most of these Turks do not understand Arabic and do not know Ibn Battuta, they still behave very pleasantly and courteously when getting along with the guests. During his travels in Anatolia, Ibn Battuta received warm hospitality almost every day, which also made Ibn Battuta admire the Turkish hospitality.

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Why do the Turks hospitality Ibn Battuta?

In addition to the hospitable nature of the nomads, the main reason why the Turks of the Anatolian Plateau have to treat Ibn Battuta so diligently is because Ibn Battuta is not only one. A great traveler, but also a jurist fluent in Arabic.

It is precisely because of this special status that Ibn Battuta received warm hospitality. Because in the 14th century, The Turks in the Anatolian Plateau have just been converted, so they are very welcome to guests from the Arab world, and Ibn Battuta is very knowledgeable, and will naturally become a guest of these Turks.

Reference materials: “Ibn Battuta’s Travels” “The Ottoman Empire: Five Hundred Years of Peace”

Old City Gate still remains intact The old, musty smell has been lingering for several hundred years like crowding around long-distance customers. From the endless dark alley emanates tiny, low apartments along the entrance, but since the Ly dynasty there has never been any sunlight. For the door and the only window facing a niche that didn’t even have any light for me. My street and West street When we were in high school, we used to bring fabric to a tailor shop on Hang Buom street. Her ten-square-meter room is powered up all year round, day and night. The greasy neon light is not enough to show the ancient green marble stones, which are covered with fabrics and accessories so that when the guests come in crowded, they just stand around the sewing machine and exchange soup. Don’t have a seat. The old town house often has a courtyard, from which it will make a sharp turn to the stairs leading up to the “mysterious” apartments on the second floor, for a time there were countless articles about the horror of public toilets on it. So the house still has a few square meters, where did we get the toilet? Yet, people still appreciate each square of the old town. I have a neighbor who lives in the same apartment building, who has moved in Hai Phong, and is also the parent of a student in my daughter’s class. Her house is 150m2, corner, light is full, but still cramped. The day the parents gathered for a picnic, she said if the old town family would give it or not, she would not live. I’d rather go to the woods better. Seeing this, a parent in the old town opened his heart to criticize, and since then, an argument broke out. Someone who told them to live in the forest was less miserable. Some people called for living in the old town to be as happy as a king. Anything is available, just walking three steps to buy what they need. I sat and listened, just like a Western man with a Ta quarreling over which cheese or shrimp paste is more fragrant. The second Old Quarter is actually the old one – formed during the French colonial period, starting in the south and east of Hoan Kiem lake and then extending down to Ba Trieu and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets. If the “Hang” quarter was crowded like a chess board, designed to match the general character of the Vietnamese, then the ancient French area was square and scientific, the most beautiful place was Trang Tien Street. Along with it are Hai Ba Trung, Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Du, Tran Nhan Tong. Thien Quang Lake is the boundary that ends this old French quarter. From Van Ho, Kim Lien, Bach Mai onwards, the French did not live. They built houses to serve French officials and senior staff. Therefore, Indochinese architecture in the old French quarter has really become a specialty of Hanoi. The streets running from the beginning of Sword Lake in the North, to the South, towards Thien Quang Lake are Hang Bai, Hue Street, Ba Trieu, Quang Trung, Quan Su, Tran Binh Trong, connecting with the horizontal streets into one the luxury center of the Capital. In that place, Thien Quang Lake is the soul with the cool scent of milk flowers. I grew up in this area and heard my mother tell me about the people of that area, since the time when the French legionnaires were still walking around on Nguyen Thuong Hien’s sidewalk. She also mentioned that at the beginning of the street in the East (Vu Huu Loi street) was the musician Van Cao, the writer Nguyen Tuan at the end of the street in the west, the writer Tran Dan in the middle of the street. Artist To Ngoc Van was at the town of Yet Kieu, writer Te Hanh, Nguyen Van Bong and a number of big names drove across Nguyen Thuong Hien. As for the families of To Hoai and Kim Lan, they are also on Tran Quoc Toan street. Isn’t the Thien Quang lake land in a favorable time? Trang Tien Street and the Opera House in the French colonial period Childhood imprints I was born and saw the old French houses surrounded by confetti on the walls of the mansion, giant green shutters, moss-speckled yellow walls, ancient iron gates and even more. a large, quiet tiled yard. Even now, if you ignore the cafes, restaurants and fashion shops on the ground floor and look up to the balconies with the original Indochinois style (room away from Indochina), a dreamy sky is still there. Many times I think that my taste has been raised a few levels because since childhood, it has been covered with sight by this beautiful space. My primary, middle and high school are located right next to Thien Quang Lake. During the military training week, we were also brought to the edge of the lake by the teachers to train under the shade of the milk flower trees that had not yet reached winter. Then at the end of the session, they walked along Quang Trung Street and returned to school. Anyone who was not able to study would always flee to the other side of the road to come home. When I was in elementary school, I used to “stick as much as possible” to my father to Lo Su for snacks. Every time he turns to the dried cow mannequin in the shortest Hoan Kiem street in the capital, and he says he still eats there in 7th grade. That is, my father has been eating cow mannequins there for … decades. From the time of “the ancestor”, the cow mannequin was still ragging through the life of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as now. No wonder the ancestors of the culinary custom, Nguyen Tuan, Thach Lam, Vu Bang … all grew up in Hang Gai, Hang Bac, where delicious restaurants are available, so they are immersed in Hanoi’s food. Half a century ago, my father still has an immutable “culture” that perhaps only found in Hanoi and Saigon people, which is the habit of drinking morning coffee. If I go to the street and need to see him and cannot contact him, at that time, just visit the coffee shop in the Tran Hung Dao area, the Opera House will find him between two dozen gray-haired women. They are journalists, photographic artists … who had a relationship with him for three quarters of a century. After decades of being a friend, I met each day even more than I was snuggling with my childhood friends. Residents of the old town, they know by heart each nail shop, clock counter, gas lighter pump shop, or the top box selling shrimp paste in the middle of Hang Be market. Even an old woman who specializes in thread turning needs to leave the wooden box on the sidewalk and then go upstairs to take a nap, but the customers know the way to call down. Ho Thien Quang The standard of love The people of the old town not only love the city and get drunk, but also pass the gene on to their children. Not my parents kept telling the fairy tales of the street every day, from the day Ly Nam De Street was still Love Street (because it was always so many trees and so deserted that couples went there for a walk. and confidently) before turning the city “Hang Tin”, specializing in selling computers, and there was always a lot of traffic jams in the next half century. Then I also manipulated these stories for my daughter every time I passed the architectural buildings of Indochina, dyed in the sunset light. “Mother always climbed the wall to hide from school here. In this corner of the lake, her mother and Ms. Thuy often take pictures with the red corn spreader. As for Le Duan street, my mother always rides her bike alone. This is the best mixed tea in the world that mom often eats every time she goes to tutoring ”. My daughter grew up in Cau Giay district, she looked at the old town blankly, and she loves the street so much that everything in the old town has become the norm. Not loving the street, writer Nguyen Viet Ha, a resident of Nha Chung Street, wrote “Con Giai old town” with pride that did not hide the distinction between the street and the peripheral … And painter Le Thiet Cuong, who owns an expensive house right on Ly Quoc Su street, is so arrogant that motorbikes do not go, cars do not drive … walk, too much, cycling, showing the I don’t have to go anywhere more than 500m. Writer Di Li Anyone who has urgent need to come knock on Ly Quoc Su’s door, otherwise they will just hang around the street. Busy, we had an appointment with 4 people by Thien Quang Lake, he said: “Wait a second, I rode there for up to 10 minutes”. So exactly 7 minutes later, I saw the old town artist in orange pants leisurely building his car at a milky tree. Perhaps Le Thiet Cuong thought, wherever the 10-minute bike ride is the standard.

The entire NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in the state of California burst out loud, clapping. After more than 10 days of delay, the Ingenuity helicopter weighing only 1.8 kg, worth $ 85 million of NASA, took off successfully on Mars. This victory is likened to NASA as the living moment of the Wright brothers (USA) who successfully made the first flight on Earth in 1903. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) tweeted immediately after Ingenuity’s success: “Perseverance has brought us to Mars. And Ingenuity takes us higher.” “. NASA’s Mission Control Room at (JPL) received a 14-minute delay in success signal because of a distance of 289 million kilometers from Mars. Photo: NASA The moment in which the Mission Control room was delighted to hear that Ingenuity had successfully flown on Mars. Photo: Reuters “Now, 118 years after the Wright brothers successfully made the first flight on our planet in the 20th century, the Ingenuity helicopter has succeeded in performing this amazing feat in the world. another – the Red Planet – in the 21st century “- NASA Deputy Science Director Thomas Zurbuchen said. At a distance of 289 million km (from Earth to Mars), the Ingenuity Mars helicopter has done a miracle, unprecedented in history: Automatically refuel from the Sun, automatically fly to a maximum prescribed height of 3 meters and maintain that altitude stable for 30 seconds, then a gentle landing on the surface of the Red Planet. The whole process took 39.1 seconds. 39.1 seconds is only two-thirds of the time of a minute. The time is extremely short but is a wonderful fruit for the efforts of thousands of minds to contribute to Mars Mission 2020 of NASA. It took NASA nearly a decade to prepare for this feat. SURVIVAL WITH SUCKS Dr. Daniel Brown, an astronomy expert at Nottingham Trent University (UK), described sending something flying to Mars as a ‘staggering feat’. The biggest challenge of the Ingenuity engineering team is the flying environment on Mars: – First money. So far, no one (human) has set foot on Mars. All scientists know is simulate that environment through data and images transmitted by NASA’s self-propelled explorer ship back to Earth. – Second, the Mars environment is known for its harshness: The difference in temperature between day and night can “kill” human machines, in particular, Ingenuity helicopters are too small, too light (this is required technical conditions for test flight). Not to mention, the Red Planet does not have a magnetic field, the gravity one third that of Earth; and the atmosphere is extremely thin, only 1% of the pressure on the surface of our planet. Basic construction of the Mars Ingenuity helicopter. Photo of Vietnameseization: Trang Ly / Trang Dinh [Đọc thêm về cấu tạo của trực thăng Ingenuity: ‘Mổ xẻ’ trực thăng 85 triệu USD đang ‘sống tốt’ trên sao Hỏa: Sáng tạo khoa học táo bạo bậc nhất của Mỹ!] This means that in order to fly, the helicopter must be super light and turn its wings extremely fast to gain lift. Therefore, the blades of Ingenuity reach 2,500 rpm. Each propeller on the Ingenuity is made of a 57-gram composite material that powers a chopper body the size of a tissue box! OPEN THE WAY TO DISCOVER THE NEW SKY To further mark the link between the Martian Ingenuity helicopter and the Wright brothers ‘maiden flight, NASA confirmed it had named the first Mars airport (where the Ingenuity helicopter took off) as’ Wright Brothers. Field ‘. “We don’t know exactly where Ingenuity will lead us, but today’s results show that the sky – at least on Mars – may not be the limit,” said NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. . Just as the Wright Brothers’ flight ushered in human exploration of the sky on Earth, Ingenuity’s mission has sparked a new wave of exciting projects, poised to take the discovery of distant world to a new level. In 2027, NASA plans to launch Dragonfly mission his highly anticipated, in which a helicopter will fly over the sky of Saturn’s moon Titan. Other missions to explore distant atmospheres – such as Venus’s cloud survey mission – may soon emerge. THE MISSION OF INGENUITY NOT STOP HERE … The NASA team plans to have Ingenuity more test flights in the next few days, with up to five bolder flights over the next 30 days assuming each is successful. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter captured this scene as it hovered over the Martian surface on April 19, 2021, during its first controlled, powered flight. another planet. It uses the navigation camera, which automatically tracks the ground during flight. Source: NASA / JPL-Caltech After its first flight, the Ingenuity helicopter sent the Mars Perseverance self-propelled explorer technical data on what it had done, including a single black-and-white photo from a ground-facing camera and information. that was transmitted back to Earth. The Ingenuity helicopter that was traveling to Mars, attached to the underside of Perseverance, touched down on February 18, 2021 as part of a mission to look for signs of extraterrestrial life. Refer: NASA, Popularmechanics, DM

Project Iceworm was the US Army’s 1958 Cold War experiment to hide hundreds of missiles under the ice caps of Greenland. This secret site is believed to be an ideal place to launch attacks against the Soviet Union if war breaks out. The project started with the construction of a prototype ice base called Camp Century. This work consists of a system of tunnels made of ice, steel and snow, arranged into scientific laboratories, a hospital and is home to more than 200 people. Project Iceworm was a technical miracle, but the displacement of the ice cubes disrupted the consistency of the structure making the site not a safe place to protect nuclear weapons. The project was stopped in 1966. Project Pigeon: Renowned psychologist BF Skinner came up with the idea for a new weapon during World War II. What’s even more remarkable is that the US military actually invested in this experiment with the idea of ​​training missile-guided pigeons to more accurately target enemy targets. Psychologist Skinner observed the pigeon’s excellent vision and mobility and believed these would help his experiment. He trained the pigeons to cut into a number of predetermined images, such as enemy ships, and then place them in a small compartment with a screen showing the missile’s flight path. Recognizing the targets, the pigeon pecks on similar images on the screen, leading the missile to its destination. Surprisingly, the pigeons have demonstrated their outstanding ability, while the Skinner scientist’s experiment has been praised by both psychologists and physicists. However, the US military later thought the idea was too bizarre that it ceased to apply in practice. During World War II, a dentist named Lytle S. Adams contacted the White House to present his bat-bomb ideas amid the US seeking to attack Japan. Accordingly, when the incendiary devices mounted on the bats were activated, the towns would be engulfed in flames. However, when the US military tested the idea, it failed and they accidentally burned their own Air Force Base in New Mexico. In 1972, the US military received information that the Soviet Union was investing millions of dollars in psychic experiments and controlling objects with thoughts. Not wanting to be left behind, they launched the Star Gate Project. Uri Geller led this research. Although he was known for his ability to bend metal objects with his thoughts, the military was more interested in his ability to read and even control the minds of others. The psychic were then invited to assume the role of “remote observer”. They endeavor to use their abilities to gather intelligence about the enemy. They have participated in countless anti-terrorist campaigns and have helped track down the fugitives in the heart of America. However, the Star Gate project ended in 1995 with complicated results. Dark sighting plays a very important role on the battlefield, so night vision goggles are an indispensable part of the soldiers. However, the US Navy wanted to improve vision in the dark, so it mimicked the visual abilities of night creatures like raccoons. Raccoons have pigments in their eyes that allow them to see infrared light that cannot be seen by humans. The goal of the project is to help soldiers detect infrared signals, facilitating the transmission of confidential information. However, this idea does not seem to be working. Carriers are usually large ships because they have to carry tons of fighter jets and other vehicles. However, in the 1930s, the US military tested an aircraft carrier in the air. They created two such aircraft carriers, the USS Akron and USS Macon, with a length of 244 meters and each carrying about five fighters. However, in the end, as both carriers crashed, the test was abandoned.

The front of Chua Chua wooden incense sticks. Thay Pagoda’s name is “Thien Phuc Tu” in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi. The pagoda turns to the south and looks out to Long Chieu lake in front. Decorative art in Thay Pagoda is shown on the architectural composition of all three main buildings (Thuong pagoda, Trung pagoda, Ha pagoda), especially in the pagoda, there is also a seventeenth-century wooden jasmine in the upper court. . This is one of the artifacts of high artistic value typical for seventeenth century sty art that still exists today. In the temple there is also a wooden incense stick of eighteenth century style at Trung pagoda, along with the seventeenth century incense like the form of a mandala, but in terms of size, motif and style different changes compared with incense of the seventeenth century. By the nineteenth century, the form of incense was changed to the tall leg style, the vacuum part was no longer made to the style of the previous century, the size was reduced, the motif, the style of touch had a significant change with the carvings are not sophisticated and complex as in the seventeenth century. The motifs decorated the Buddhist temple incense Decorative motifs of dragons in combination with safflower clouds: Observing joss sticks in the upper court at Thay Pagoda, the dragon-shaped motif is the main one used to decorate incense on all four sides. The decorative art at Thay Pagoda is relatively similar to other pagodas of the same period, the dragon shape has always been a symbol of authority, used flexibly and harmoniously in the Vietnamese temple space. Decorated street frill wooden sentence Chua Thay. The dragon motif combined with the swords decorated on the joss sticks Chua Thay has changed in shape and layout, but has always been a key position on the overall joss sticks. Dragons are carved in the center, body, legs, overalls and without angular ears. For the decoration that is divided into the compartment as in the body of the incense, the dragon motif has changed in style. In the body of the incense, the dragon motif is shown with the front view, clearly showing the face, eyes, nose, mouth, and the blades that radiate sharply above and to the sides. Here the motifs are shown in the composition more visible and energetic, exhibiting strong authority. The dragon-shaped Buddhist temple adoring the sun has always been a popular form on incense in the seventeenth century and also popular in the later period. This motif is in the central part of the camellia, if in the body the direction is not focused, in the bib, the dragon shaped sun against the twisted pattern is the focus point on the overall incense. The two symmetrical dragons, this part combining dragons, cloud clouds, magma clouds, sun, is stretched horizontally, in a very airy and comfortable way. The dragon motif looks sideways to fight in the middle, the blades are pulled backwards, parallel to the long and short layers to change to create a smooth movement in the system of swords. Characteristics of dragons in the seventeenth century carved with pointed swords, straight tail, twisted clouds … Decorative motifs of the phoenix: Decorative motifs of lotus flowers, stylized chrysanthemums: The picture of the phoenix looking at the temple’s incense. Temple court of the Thay Temple, the tip of the Phuong model is arranged in a rectangular frame, posted against each other to create a harmony. In the Mac era, the image of Phuong bird was unified decorated in combination with twisted clouds, flowers and leaves, by the seventeenth century folk elements were developed stronger, the image of the phoenix with soft and flexible wings. .. In general, incense incense sticks of Thay Pagoda are carved in the shape of a side view, not only carved on wooden incense but also closely attached to many other positions in the architecture. In terms of design, whether touching on wood incense or other architectural elements, Phuong still keeps the typical beauty such as quills, pheasant-like hair flying backwards to create soft layers of swords. The neck of a Phoenix bird is usually decorated in a hiccup style, the body has a spear that flies to the back, with the above pose and carries the features of the seventeenth century, the image of the phoenix always in a moving posture. It is also by touching in this way that evokes the space of the previous, the back layer, intertwined, the wings and tail of the phoenix, showing that this is a refinement of the shape, but the writing of the pen is very comfortable. Expressions of fast, thin, deep, bright patterns, clouds, flowers … characteristics of the seventeenth century. The image of phoenix bird is touched in the form of reliefs, sometimes with holes and shallow touches with opposite layout. If the unified dragon motif exists in both the body, the legs and the cover, the Phuong-shaped motif is used less often, usually in a sub-position, a small area on the overall incense and makes the topic. more rich and lively. In general, in terms of decorative artistic features of the bird-shaped phoenix, Master Temple’s sentence still follows the principles and harmony of traditional folk art, most of which is the form expressed in dynamic, refined posture. In the way of touching shapes, blocks, and strokes, the unique characteristics of this phoenix motif are made in this time. The lotus motif in Thay Pagoda as in other pagodas of the same period is decorated in many different positions and has a different role. With Buddhist joss sticks, the lotus motif is mainly decorated to form the fringing of the parts above, on the one hand is to beautify the incense, on the other hand to increase the artistic value and sacredness. incense. On the whole wooden incense line, the lines separating the parts are decorated with a lotus-shaped motif, the expression of different lotus petals makes the distinction between the parts easily. There is no lotus decoration on the face of Thay’s incense stick. One part is the narrow size of Thay incense sticks, stretching the image of a phoenix looking at Thay Pagoda’s side. Spread the parts together to create narrower gaps and wider widths. It is also this change that parts and motifs expressed by the ancient artisans are suitable and delicate for each incense of this period. Techniques and effective art of carving incense sticks of Thay Pagoda Chua Thay incense sticks are mainly embossed, gorgeously carved and punctured on the surface, the carving technique is unified between the four sides. If the chrysanthemum surface is punctured to create a small contour, the next to the technical body has been changed, the combination of embossing and punctures in a predetermined frame and separated by lines just engrave. The dragon figure in Thay pagoda’s incense sticks is very delicate and soft by the ancient artisans, the touch lines become elegant, rhythmically linked together by strokes, blocks and arrays. The exposed part is shown thicker, creating a space deep inside the incense that increases the bold contrast and vividness of the touched array. The contour of the lotus petals in this incense is different from the other ones at the same time, the lotus petals are punctured. Interrupting the body and legs of the incense is punctured, embossed by decorative patterns, this part the old craftsman skillfully created gaps, gaps, voids, and the technique of carving shapes and strokes. making the incense more vivid and rich while still creating a deep sacredness. The dragon image looks directly at the temple of Thay. Through the analysis of the incense, the motifs decorated on the incense, the technique and effectiveness of the art of carving Chua Chua incense, combined with elements from space, light all play one. very important role. The artistic value of Thay Pagoda incense is a complete balance of decorative carvings, highlighting the theme content, creating a visual impression. The master temple of Chua Thay temple is a product that shows the hands and wisdom of an ancient artisan, bearing an important imprint of the seventeenth-century Vietnamese carving and decoration art in particular and the history of Vietnamese art in particular. general.

1. Michel Houellebecq, whose real name is Michel Thomas, is a famous French writer, poet and critic. He is famous for many works of great value to contemporary literature such as: Expand the scope of the fight, Basic Grain, Tilt, Map and Land… In his works, Michel Houellebecq often shows a dark and pessimistic look. Image: InsideHook.

Michel Houellebecq has a unique perspective with a hard, condensed, even harsh tone. Therefore, he became a strange author when there were both a lot of admirers and no shortage of bitter haters. But regardless of angle, one cannot deny the talent and personality of Michel Houellebecq. Photo: Amazon.

2. Frédéric Beigbeder born in 1955 in a well-off family in France. To him, literature seemed instinctive. The characters he builds often carry the traits of Beigbeder himself. Some of Beigbeder’s famous works include: A French novel, Romantic Selfish, Three Years of Love, Save! Forgive… Image: Emile Magazine.

In his satirical works, Frédéric Beigbeder often expresses a skillful, sarcastic tone of sarcasm. He likes to refer to himself as a selfish romantic, and this life is like a big comedy. Photo: Nha Nam.

3. Marc Levy perhaps the belated talent of world literature. He was born in 1961 and studied Computer Management at Paris-Dauphine University, France. At the age of 37, he officially released his first work – If I’m not a dream. Immediately, this surreal-colored love novel earned Marc Levy the prestigious Goya Award and worldwide fame. Image: Leparisien.

Of course, not only If you are not a dream but a series of later novels by Marc Levy also continuously entered the best-seller list in France and many countries. Works such as See you, Next Life, Shadow Thief, Another concept of happiness … have been translated into many different languages. According to the Europa Editions, the novels by Marc Levy have sold more than 30 million copies. Photo: Quidinh.

4. Guillaume Musso born in 1974 and is one of the most successful romance writers in France. Musso’s literature is special, like the perfect union between Marc Levy and Stephen King. In the past, after a traffic accident, Guillaume Musso became interested in learning, researching and composing details related to near-death experiences. His typical works on this subject are: And then… (Et après…). Image: Archyde.

In addition to handsome and thrilling colors, Guillaume Musso also shows romance and depth in his works. Perhaps, that is why his novels are very popular with fans. He is also the best-selling author in France for many years. Musso’s famous works can be mentioned: Life is a novel, The Secret Life of Writers, Skidamarink … Photo: Midori.

5. Michel Bussi born in 1965 in France, known as the king of French detective stories. In his works, thrilling cases and arduous journeys to find the villain, Michel Bussi also pays special attention to female characters, giving them plenty of space to express themselves. body, personality. Image: Teller Report.

Like Marc Levy, Michel Bussi came to literature quite late. In his 30s, he just started to compose and until 2007 did he publish his first work – The Mark in the Sand. However, with his talent, it didn’t take long for Michel Bussi to become famous for his distinctive style of detective. Cursed Treasures or Please do not let go of your hands are also favorite works of readers of French writers. Photo: Nha Nam.

Now, more than anyone, Americans feel very clearly that the lion has awakened and with his endless claws and ambitions, gradually from partner to rival of America. Mr. Joe Biden has chosen a different method from his predecessor: re-establishing alliances to control this ferocious “lion” has just awakened.

That’s exactly what President Biden’s administration is doing. Rotate the shaft to Europe; promoting the actual formation of the US – Japan – Australia – India “Diamond Four” mechanism. And strengthening 3-way relations with 2 partners, 2 top US allies in Northeast Asia: Japan, South Korea.

An offer cannot be refused

That is a relationship with many ups and downs spanning many decades in history.

In the early 1960s, when China had just acquired nuclear weapons and the Vietnam War was on the rise, President Johnson’s administration sought to promote relations with Japan. and Korea aimed to counter the communist movement in Asia. But, in order to reinforce this triangular relationship, it was the Johnson administration’s job at the time to “repair” the bilateral relationship between Japan and Korea, which had continued to tense after grievances in the past. World War 2.

Mr. Joe Biden has different methods from his predecessor. Photo: LG

The US had in hand a “trump card” to solve this dilemma: the superior military and economic strength at that time. Who pays, he or she has the right to order music! While Japan and South Korea continued negotiations that lasted more than 13 years, since 1951, aimed at normalizing bilateral relations, American diplomats have delivered a fairly simple message: what if Japan Japan and South Korea have established a friendly relationship, the US will continue to provide both military and economic support for both partners.

Simply put, it is an irrefutable offer! On June 22, 1965, at the Prime Minister’s Palace in Tokyo, the representatives of Japan and Korea signed the Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and Korea, often referred to as the Japan-Korea Treaty. This treaty provided the basic foundation for restoring diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, which had been interrupted since 1945.

By the 1980s, the administration of US President Ronald Reagan continued the policy direction of promoting relations between Japan and South Korea. With the encouragement of the United States, South Korean President Choon Do-hwan and Japanese Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro held the first summit in 1983 and 1984. The United States also pledged to ensure security for Korea. , reassessed strong support for Japan, while calling on Tokyo to play a greater role in ensuring security in Asia.

By the late 1990s, the US began a new step in its relationship with two allies in Northeast Asia: the US – Japan – Korea triangle relationship. To foster this relationship, a Tripartite Monitoring and Cooperation Group (TCOG) has been formed as well as the implementation of the “Perry Process” (named US Secretary of Defense William Perry), which is the to the expert level to help policymakers of the three sides have conditions to discuss and exchange to strengthen cooperation between the US and Japan and South Korea …

“Thorn” in a 3-way game

However, the US will have to make a lot more effort if Biden’s policy of strengthening relations with Northeast Asian allies will be effective, because the Japan-Korea relationship has recently shown signs of developing. Fierce disputes, no signs of cooling down.

For more than three decades after the signing of the Japan-Korea Treaty, the two sides continued to argue over different interpretations of the treaty, which exempted Japan from any compensation for the period of its occupation. during World War 2.

In 2018, the Supreme Court of Korea suddenly ruled that Japanese companies must compensate victims of forced labor during the war. After this controversial ruling, the relationship between the two sides quickly turned in a bad way. Both Seoul and Tokyo are excluded from the list of most favored nation states in trade relations. While Tokyo imposed restrictions on the export of key raw materials on Korea’s large-scale semiconductor industry and many other items, a nationwide boycott campaign took place. items made in Japan. Japanese businesses are also the subject of anti-countermeasure campaigns in Korea …

The dispute between the two sides culminated when in August 2019, Seoul announced that it was likely to withdraw from the Treaty on Important Information Sharing with Tokyo, which was signed in 2016; South Korea will only continue to cooperate with Japan in military information, through a trilateral information-sharing agreement, in which the US plays an intermediary role.

This action threatened the US-Japan-Korea alliance structure in the context of Northeast Asia geopolitics frequently “red alert” due to tensions on the Korean Peninsula. However, just a few hours before the Japan Intelligence Sharing Treaty expires, Seoul decided to extend the treaty, a move that made the United States relieved, relieved of its thousands of pounds that threatened to destroy it. broken US – Japan – Korea triangular relations.

Throughout 2020, the bilateral relationship between Korea and Japan did not improve significantly. Most recently, the Korean Defense White Paper announced in February 2021 no longer calls Japan “partner”, a worrying signal for the relationship between the two sides. In the context of the COVID-19 epidemic raging around the world, travel restrictions have further reduced opportunities for exchanges between people of the two countries, making the ability to restore Japan-Korea relations very difficult. towel.

Japan remains an economic powerhouse. Photo: LG

The currency is the currency ahead of Wisdom

During his four years in the White House, Mr. Trump has repeatedly questioned the value of allies in Northeast Asia, repeatedly debating the costs of maintaining US troops in both Korea and Japan. Copy. Those moves have undermined the US’s ability to assume the unwritten role of being a (key) party building a bridge between Seoul and Tokyo. This leads to the fact that the US – Japan – Korea triangular relationship has fallen into the bleakest situation in the last months of the Trump term.

Aware of the damage caused by his predecessor, the Biden administration seeks to reorganize the trilateral alliance relationship. It is important not to let either partner feel the US is biased towards the other.

However, it is obvious that due to the different geographical location, history, political regime as well as the size of the economies of each party, the value of each Northeast Asian ally to the United States is also. different.

Outperformed by China (to become the second largest economy in the world), Japan remains an economic powerhouse. But, this economy is increasingly dependent on Chinese markets, capital sources and production chains. Therefore, Japan is careful when choosing its position, ensuring to gain the greatest benefits in the context of the fierce Sino-US confrontation.

Tokyo’s optimal choice is to build a relationship just enough with the US to avoid falling into a passive position in the Sino-Japanese relationship, as a bargaining chip with China; while maintaining its role as a trusted US ally to deal with the security challenges that have recently emerged on the Korean Peninsula.

Compared to Japan, South Korea is more dependent on the US for the military but more on China economically. The US is the only ally, and China is Seoul’s biggest trading partner. Korea cannot and does not want to have to choose between either party. Maintaining a relatively neutral position between the US and China is also a sensible choice for Seoul.

In order to serve the strategy of rebuilding allied relations in Northeast Asia, not only actively mediating the difficult relationship between Japan and South Korea, the US must also actively involve Japan. and South Korea is back in a trajectory that is allied with America itself. At the end of February, the US and Japan signed a cost-sharing agreement for the US military stationed in Japan. By early March, the US reached an agreement with South Korea to sign the XI Special Bilateral Military Cost-Sharing Agreement (SMA) for a period of six years.

These are the economic levers that were used decades ago and they are still in effect today.

The money (of the US) is the smart money!