The fashion designer Antonio saw her astonished, and the writer Yishu wrote books for her. The famous Galeries Lafayette, Saint Laurent, and Issey Miyake fell in love with her and regarded her as a muse of inspiration.

She is Zhou Tianna, who was called The Japanese version of Brigitte Lin, the American version of Hepburn.

At the age of 15, a super model debuted and became the spokesperson of Shiseido; at the age of 19, he became famous internationally and became a rising star in the fashion industry; at the age of 21, he married into a wealthy family and became the proprietress of the Zhous restaurant in New York.

However, after all, the tornado was short-lived, and then she experienced divorce, entrepreneurship, loss of love, the death of a friend, and the loss of family wealth…

In the late 1980s, at the most frustrated and peak moment, she announced to the society: I have AIDS.

There is no precedent in history, she became the first female star to disclose that she was suffering from AIDS.

01 Debut at 15, fame at the age of 19, well-known in the world fashion circle

When the Hong Kong writer Yi Shu met Zhou Tianna for the first time, Tian Na had a stunned glance in the lobby of the Peninsula, and Yi Shu sighed:

“I was so shocked that my chin was about to fall, and my soul finally returned.”

The beauty of the ages is unparalleled, and the eye-catching is a beautiful woman.

Zhou Tianna was born in Japan in 1951, of American and Japanese descent.

His mother is a Japanese film actor and his father is an American soldier. The two met in a Japanese cafe and gave birth to a daughter, named Bettina Louise Lutz (the original name of Zhou Tianna).

She is born with her beauty and is a gift from heaven. She is tall, with profound features, an oriental feminine charm, and a sexy European figure.

In 1966, Zhou Tianna was just 15 years old, and she was charming and charming. She was selected as a model and became Shiseido’s ambassador.

In 1968, she became Japan’s hottest actress and entered the fashion circle with her beauty.

At the age of 19, international fashion design expert Antonio Laubus met her in Japan and was shocked to take her to Paris, the fashion capital.

In just two years, her name became well-known in the fashion circle of the world and was a smash hit.

Her clothing was featured in a special article by the Times of London, and her name was listed in the “International Best Dressed Hall of Fame”.

In the “Hall of Fame”, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Mrs. Simpson are also on the list.

She has repeatedly appeared on the covers of top magazines such as “Vogue”, “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Elle”.

Pop art leader Andy Warhol painted her portrait and treasured it for a lifetime.

Saint Laurent, Issey Miyake, and Armani regarded her as the muse of inspiration. Galeries Lafayette Carl commented on her: “The clothes she wears, no one looks better than her!”

She wears gorgeous and exquisite antique robes, which are very elegant and luxurious of oriental women; she wears simple black and white suits, avant-garde and heroic, leading the trend.

Later, Zhou Tianna made a big break in the celebrity circle with her minimalist style and became a popular fashion icon.

With red lips, she fascinates all beings; with short hair, she transcends gender aesthetics.

The beautiful woman is like this, and the celebrity men let her choose. She prefers to fall in love with the Chinese giant Zhou Yinghua who is 11 years older than him.

02 Married at the age of 21 and changed his surname Zhou to a wealthy

Zhou Tianna’s “week” is derived from this wealthy son.

In 1971, 21-year-old Zhou Tianna met 33-year-old Zhou Yinghua and fell in love.

Zhou’s family is distinguished and famous at home and abroad.

His father is Zhou Xinfang, a master of Peking Opera Lin School, and Mei Lanfang, who is as famous as Mei Lanfang, attended the founding ceremony in 1949 at the Tiananmen Gate.

The mother is Shanghai’s top socialite Qiu Lilin, and she is also the first person to elope with Miss Shanghai on the beach.

Sister Zhou Caiqin is the first Chinese “Bond girl”, younger sister Zhou Caici is a well-known “Gu Ci” in Hong Kong circles. She made Leslie Cheung famous in one hand and discovered the singing god Jacky Cheung.

Zhou Yinghua himself is the founder of Mr. Chow, a high-end Chinese restaurant in London.

His ex-wife, also quite famous, was the British supermodel Grace, who later became the creative director of American Vogue. Grace has also praised Zhou Tianna’s good taste, and the two have become close friends in the boudoir.

In 1972, Zhou Tianna and Zhou Yinghua fell in love for one year and quickly married.

After marriage, he lived in a luxurious 19th-century mansion in London, with magnificent decorations and numerous antique paintings.

In the upper-class social circle, the Zhou family is recognized as a talented and talented woman, a couple of gods and goddesses. Zhou Tianna is good at fashion design, Zhou Yinghua has studied painting and architecture, and the two achieve soul interaction in art, and the marriage life is sweet and harmonious.

And Zhou Tianna, who is well-known internationally, gradually faded out of the modeling world after marriage, and became a hostess and operated a restaurant with her husband.

In 1973, the two opened Zhou’s restaurant to the United States, with an annual turnover of up to 3 million US dollars. Since then, the Zhous have become very wealthy.

Zhou’s restaurant opened three branches in a row, Zhou Yinghua is therefore known as the “Chinese God of Food”.

Zhou Tianna has also become a living signature of the store, attracting the creation of countless famous photographers.

However, like sleepwalking in the sky, good times will not last long.

In the early 1980s, Zhou Yinghua learned that his parents had been persecuted during the Cultural Revolution and died one after another. He was devastated, and the important task of running the restaurant fell on Zhou Tianna alone.

Within a few years, the two people gradually diverged in their feelings, and they looked close together. In 1987, the Zhou family began to separate, Zhou Tianna went to Paris to develop alone.

Unexpectedly, this trip to Paris, Actually ended the first half of Zhou Tianna’s starry life ahead of schedule.

03 Divorced, Love, AIDS, and the first female star to be publicly ill

The past is gone, life is geometric.

Zhou Tianna, who returned to Paris, realized that she was drifting away from her husband and that it was impossible in this life. With an empty heart, she sings with her old friends all day long and sings and strays wildly.

At this time, she met the Hollywood star Richard Gere, the actor of “Hachiko”, both of whom were vegetarians and quickly fell in love.

So in 1989, the Zhou family officially divorced, and the 17-year-old immortal couple finally parted ways.

At that time, she had opened a jewelry store in Japan and was the chief jewelry designer. She founded her own jewelry brand, the most famous Kyoto Bracelet series.

Even design master Calvin Klein used her design in CK’s autumn and winter series.

However, Zhou Tianna did not regain love after the divorce. The handsome boyfriend Richard quickly met Cindy Crawford, the American supermodel. Don’t fall in love with empathy, abandon her.

It was also that year that Zhou Tianna was diagnosed with AIDS.

And her Bole and good friend Antonio Laubus, and confidant Andy Warhol have also passed away.

Alone, his life is not long, That was the darkest time in her life.

At this time, she made a jaw-dropping decision: Publicly declare that he is suffering from AIDS.

The news came out and immediately caused an uproar. Many celebrities kept her away, and her career also caused a lot of fluctuations.

But she only devotes herself to public welfare and runs for AIDS patients. She is alert to society that life is precious and she needs to cherish herself and others.

In 1991, Zhou Tianna moved back to California to recuperate. She knew that death was coming.

As a result, she began to sell or distribute her jewelry property to relatives and friends.

In the past ten years, all the precious fashions and artworks that she has collected meticulously have also been donated to the Fashion Institute of Design (FIT) in New York.

The property she donated almost includes the essence of 20th century fashion. This is also the last contribution she made to the fashion career that she loves all her life.

She made a wish: After I die, I hope to set up an AIDS sanatorium in Mexico in my name to repay the Mexican nurse who took care of me.

This nursing home was later renamed “Tina’s House”.

She once collected the love of the world, and returned all the gains of her life to the society, Come clean, and go unrestrained.

04 41-year-old Fragrant Xiaoyu was shocked by world celebrities

Fireworks are easy to be cold, with a flash in the pan, and wither when they are in full bloom.

In January 1992, Zhou Tianna wore her favorite Mariano Fortuny blue pleated skirt and left the world peacefully.

Before she died, she lay on the sickbed and said to herself in shock: I have never had promiscuity in my life, and I am serious about feelings, but this is the end.

That year, she was only 41 years old.

The beauty is so beautiful that everyone is jealous, and the love is vigorous. Bright like stars, calmly ending, short and legendary, leaving a permanent mark for the times.

The news of her death caused a sensation in the entire international fashion industry, and the entire literary and fashion circles mourned and wept for her.

“New York” takes “Lost Angel” as the theme, and misses this Fashion Icon, saying that her life and her departure are a chapter on the beautiful page.

In March of the same year, the New York School of Fashion Design exhibited an exhibition with Tianna as the theme to promote the legendary life of this international beauty.

Deng Xiaoyu, the founder of Hong Kong’s veteran magazine “Outside”, wrote: “It’s hard for fellow travellers not to admire her and like her, but it’s a pity that she left us too early.”

So far, the design of GUCCI autumn and winter clothing is still inspired by Zhou Tianna, and people still call her the goddess of the fashion industry.

The beautiful woman has passed away. After many years, we read Yi Shu’s novel “Walk Dance” based on Zhou Tianna. It seemed that the free and stubborn beauty appeared in my mind.

She has clean short hair and a clear and firm face. She walks forward alone, loving what she loves, following her dreams, never excuses, never regrets the way she came. She only needs to maintain the most beautiful moment.

The true beauty, as long as it has appeared, will never disappear.

Yi Shu wrote in “The Garden Dance”: It is called Yuan Wu, no matter which side it turns to, as long as you jump down, you will meet me after all.

More than 100 different ethnic groups reside in Myanmar. In which, the Chin ethnic group has about 1.5 million people and is divided into 37 groups. Only older women of some Chin tribes have facial tattoos. According to photographer Michi, it is only a matter of time before this unique tradition disappears. This striking photo shows the Padaung women, or long-necked tribes, also from Myanmar. According to legend, the Padaung people are descendants of a dragon with an armored neck. When and why they started wearing necklaces to lengthen their necks remains a mystery. Man from the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia’s Omo valley. He wears the mask proudly and confidently like normal jewelry in the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic spreading around the world. Author Olga Michi describes this photo as a fusion of today’s East African fashion with 18th century Europe. The fly on the face of the Mursi woman pictured here is said to be reminiscent of beauty stickers (called “mouches”) were popular at the time, especially in France. Dress up is the favorite game of children all over the world. So are these Surma boys in southern Ethiopia. They wanted to be photographed by Olga Michi many times, so they made up themselves very carefully, full of colors and rich imaginations. Cattle rearing is one of the most important livelihoods for the Mursi and Surma people of Ethiopia. The cattle horns worn by many women are not only jewelry but also reflect the tribal attitudes towards animals. In the past, horns were also used as currency. In addition, in the culture of the Mursi people, they attach great importance to jewelry. Jewelry reflects the talent, effort and creativity of the wearer. Wearing a disc to the lips is a ritual. The size of the plate is said to determine the bride’s value at marriage. Pictured is a girl from the Chukchi ethnic group, an indigenous tribe with about 15,000 members, living in the extreme northeastern part of Russia. The Chukchi’s portable tents are called yarangas. This traditional house is made of 35-40 reindeer skins. The process of building a home for the Chukchi people is quite difficult, often takes hours and is the task of women only. Photographer Olga Michi was born in Havana (Cuba) to a Russian family. She often makes expeditions on all continents to experience living with indigenous people.

The construction date of the Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple is still unclear but is estimated to be between 645 and 650 AD, more than 1,300 years old. (Photo: AQUA Geo Graphic) According to legend, a mysterious Buddhist nun known as Yao Bikuni founded the temple by enshrining a wooden thousand-armed Kannon statue in the valley. The nun is said to have lived to be 800 years old. In Japanese mythology, eating mermaid can make a person immortal. This incredible longevity of Yao Bikuni is attributed to the fact that she accidentally ate mermaid meat when she was young. (Photo: Travels With Nano) Shiofune Kannon-ji is hidden in a valley whose entrance is led from the streets of a rural town. During the festival, visitors are greeted by stalls selling food in front of the temple such as ice cream, fried yakisoba noodles or takoyaki octopus cakes. The entrance of the temple is vividly decorated with small lanterns and colorful flags and banners. (Photo: Travels With Nano) The best time to visit Shiofune Kannon-ji is during the azalea blooming season which peaks between mid-April and early May. On this day, many events are organized, such as walking on the mountain. fire that anyone can join. The area around the shrine is home to about 3,000 rhododendron trees of about 100 different species, including rare varieties like the black rhododendron. (Photo: Masayuki Nazaki) The rhododendron bushes on either side of the valley are adorned with beautiful vibrant colors, from pink to red, purple and white. Many paths go down and up through azalea bushes that immerse you in the brilliant colors of the sky. The area at the foot of the large statue of Shiofune Heiwa Kannon offers a view of the entire valley covered with azaleas, contrasting greatly with the gray urban buildings in the distance. (Photo: Kanpai-japan) (Photo: Japanvisitor) (Photo: Japanvisitor) In addition to rhododendrons, the temple is also famous for hydrangeas in June, lilies in July, and September and October is the time of birches. Therefore, the temple is also known as “flower temple”.

Visitors to Sai Temple (Thuy Lam, Dong Anh, Hanoi) are not only surprised with the unique architecture here but also surprised with the small well that never runs out of water, in winter there is always a toad sitting on its mouth. well. Sai Temple is located on Sai mountain, the temple of Taoism Than Tien worshiping Huyen Thien God Tran Vu. This is the largest mountain of the seven sacred mountains that Dieu Son (7 thrones of seven stars), folk legends say that the feng shui of Sai mountain is called “Quy Xa shape”. This place still preserves the original statue of Duc Huyen Thien Tran Vu. According to legend, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is the guardian god of the North, once reincarnated as the son of the king of Tinh Lac (China). According to the Management Board of Sai Temple Relics: The temple dates from the reign of Thuc An Duong Vuong 2,200 years ago. The temple has a close relationship with Co Loa citadel and Quan Thanh temple. The book of Dai Viet historical records toan Thu says: “At that time, Thuc Vuong built a thousand-foot-wide, snail-shaped citadel, so it was called Loa Thanh to fight against the invaders of Trieu Da. This city was built almost finished and fell, the king took it. cause concern, so the army set up an altar to pray to heaven and earth and to miracle rivers and mountains. Thuc Vuong was led by the god Kim Quy (Golden Turtle) to That Dieu Son Mountain to destroy the white chicken (Bach Ke Tinh), so half a month later, the citadel was completed.” The king asked about the cause of the fall, at that time. The golden turtle appeared and said clearly: It is because of the spirit of the mountains and rivers in this region, hiding in That Dieu Son, there is a white rooster that has lived for a thousand years and has become a star. Since ancient times, Sai temple was considered a holy temple to fulfill. Kings and lords for many generations came here to pay their respects, but seeing that traveling wastes money and effort of the people, the king granted a decree for the people. Villagers perform a ceremony to process the fake king. Every year, the procession of the “living king” takes place on 11/1 m of the calendar. Currently, That Dieu Son still prints many ancient imprints, including fairy wells, fairy ponds, horse footprints and beautiful natural scenery created by heaven and earth. In particular, in the Sai temple complex, there is a stone block above which has a small well. The special thing is that the well is only the size of a puddle, but it has been around for a long time and is called Co Tien well. This well is related to the legendary story of the fairies who came to earth to help An Duong Vuong build a snail. The strange thing is that this well is small, but it is located on a rock, the well has water all year round. With beautiful architecture and landscape associated with many legends and historical events of the country, more and more people and tourists come to Sai Temple.

Among them, it is impossible to ignore Okiku, also known as “Haunted Doll” in Japan. A series of terrifying phenomena with no explanation happened around this doll. Even though the story happened over 100 years ago, people still shudder at the mention of Okiku dolls. In Japan, people still talk about the legend of a doll that grows hair with the soul of a girl – the ghost doll Okiku. Close-up of Okiku doll that can grow hair There have been many legends about Okiku in the past, but the story that people spread widely is that it was bought by 17-year-old boy – Eikichi Suzuki for his sister in 1918. This doll was bought by her. 3 year old baby Kikuko loves it. Every day no matter where he goes, Kikuko takes it with him and even hugs it when he goes to sleep. After an incident of cold and high fever, little Kikuko passed away. From there, things started to get weird. For the past 100 years, Okiku’s hair has continued to grow, despite being trimmed once a year. If before, Okiku’s hair was just chin-length, now it’s knee-length. Although often cut short, but the hair does not stop growing. They think this is a sign that in the doll there is the soul of the little girl Kikuko. Mannenji temple in Hokkaido In 1938, Kikuko’s family decided to move to another place. They think the best way is to send it to Mannenji temple, in the town of Iwamizawa , Hokkaido. Also share its secrets with the monks. Since then, Okiku has remained in the temple. After hearing the legend of this magical doll, many people came here to see it, but they were not allowed to take pictures. The Okiku doll’s brain continues to grow and it could grow longer if the monks don’t trim it regularly. One of the monks at the temple said he started doing so after having a dream that Okiku asked him to cut her hair. So far, no one can explain why the doll’s hair keeps growing so long. Some sources also believe that the doll’s hair has been tested and concluded that it is a child’s hair, although this information has not been confirmed. The story of the Okiku doll has since become the inspiration for traditional Japanese novels, films and plays. Okiku dolls with their hair growing day by day are placed in the Mannenji temple in Hokkaido. Because dolls still exist to this day and the phenomenon of long hair still occurs. So many people have come up with many theories to try to explain from the scientific point of view this legend. The first hypothesis that came up was that some of the cells weren’t completely dead yet. The hair glue has inadvertently become a source of nutrition for these cells to continue to grow. However, this theory has a flaw that cannot explain why hair can grow to shoulder length. In addition, changes in temperature and humidity from the surrounding environment also lead to rapid hair growth. Besides, it is also said that the long hair is actually because the doll is built with long curls but only reveals a short part, the remaining hair is hidden in the doll’s head. However, these explanations are still not fully convincing because the doll’s hair is in fact neatly combed and tied – something that would not be possible if the doll’s head still had long hair. Although science is very advanced, but because of people’s spiritual beliefs, scientific researchers cannot access to carry out the necessary research to definitively explain the mysterious phenomenon. For that reason, up to now, all explanations have only been hypothesized. Okiku doll’s hair continues to grow and it can grow longer if the monks don’t trim it regularly. One of the monks at the temple said he started doing it after having a dream that Okiku asked him to cut her hair. To this day, no one has been able to explain why the doll’s hair keeps growing so long.

Irish people often tell each other stories about giants who were able to create an island just by taking a handful of sand and throwing it out into the sea. Professor Márta Korbonits said that such old stories have some historical basis. And hard to believe, scientists have found what they’ve been looking for all along. As it turns out, there are many Irish people with the AIP gene mutation. These mutations are responsible for the excessive height in some people. In the UK, these mutations are very rare (probability about 1 in 2000 people), and in Mid Ulster – Northern Ireland, these mutations are becoming more common (1 in 150). One of the most famous giants in Ireland was Charles Byrne (1761-1783) when he was 2.2m tall. According to legend, giants are extremely powerful, but in reality, they are not. They often suffer from heart problems, eye problems, and joint pain. Without proper treatment, most of these giants die before the age of 30. 2. Werewolves There are very few origins of werewolf legends because their lives are always associated with the forest. However, people have found archaeological ruins and cave paintings of the combination of people and things from ancient times. At that time, people always wanted to become stronger. So, they chose for themselves a summoned beast and took this form. To go to the battlefield, the warriors choose a powerful summoned beast that is the wolf. Before fighting, they will drink magic potion that affects the nervous system making them think they are invincible wolves. In addition, belief in the existence of werewolves is supported by the genetic condition hypertonia. It is an abnormal amount of hair growth on the body and face, also known as werewolf syndrome. It was not until 1963 that Dr. Lee Illis gave the name of this disease. Another psychological disorder is called Lycanthropy. This is a delusion that makes the patient think that he can transform into a species between man and animal. It is also believed that this disorder becomes stronger during the different lunar phases. 3. Vampires Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder (1 in 200,000 people). If either parent has the condition, their child has a 25% chance of having it. This disease causes a pigment imbalance, and hemoglobin begins to decay by ultraviolet light. People with this disease are greatly affected by sunlight. So the only time they can go out is at night. In more severe cases, the patient’s tendon is deformed, causing the fingers to constrict. The skin around the lips and gums becomes dry, the front teeth protrude and turn red. So they will look like vampires. In the Middle Ages, people with porphyria were burned by the judgment of the Inquisition. 4. Dragons Theory of a connection between dinosaur bones and dragons began in Mongolia. Here, the word “dragon” is found associated with different geographical names. This is because, in some areas of the Gobi desert, anyone can find dinosaur bones because they lie completely on the surface of the Earth. These skeletons are still abundant in this place causing many illegal excavations to take place. It is an important fact that there are no myths of this kind in Africa because there is no access to dinosaur remnants there. But why do we picture dragons like reptiles with claws and scales? This is explained by the way we see things around us. Their skeletons resembled the bones of modern lizards, snakes, and crocodiles. If you zoom in a few times these animals, they will look like dragons. Also added that lizards and snakes sometimes have two heads, like some dragons in fantasy or legend.

Sunomata Castle (Gifu, Japan): Also known as Ichiya, meaning “castle built in one night”, Sunomata was built in the mid-16th century by General Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the city of Ogaki. Legend has it that this is a stronghold that was silently built in the heart of the opponent, by pre-hewing columns and pre-built walls, then moved to assemble in the night. The current castle was reconstructed in 1991, modeled after the nearby Ogaki Castle. Image: Hide-sp. Bran Castle (Transylvania, Romania): This castle is often associated with Dracula. Vlad III, prince of Wallachia – aka Vlad III Dracula – is considered the prototype for the character of the vampire count in Bram Stoker’s classic novel. According to legend, the real Vlad the Third was briefly imprisoned in Bran Castle in 1462. Fans of the character flocked here to tour the legendary castle. Image: Archeotraveller. Tower of London (London, England): One of England’s most famous castles, the Tower of London – with the White Tower at its center – has a dark history, revolving around prison, torture and death. Convicted people are locked up here and subject to terrible punishment. The shady beheadings and murders taking place here make the castle become an obsession. By the 19th century, this place ended its role and opened to visitors. Image: History. Neuschwanstein Castle (Schwangau, Germany): This place was built in 1869 by Ludwig II, king of Bavaria, as a private retreat. Despite having no real power, Ludwig II maintained a romantic view of a king. He dreamed of living in seclusion in a large castle on top of a mountain, surrounded by art and architecture. That’s why Neuschwanstein was built. In 1886, the king mysteriously drowned, before the castle was completed and admired by millions. In it, Walt Disney liked this place so much that many people believe that he created the castle “Sleeping Beauty” at Disneyland according to its architecture. Image: Wonderful Engineering. Alnwick Castle (Northumberland, England): This place is more famous for being the setting for Hogwarts Castle in the two Harry Potter films. This ancient and massive castle has also appeared in many other hit movies, from Elizabeth to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Image: Englishcoast. Jal Mahal (Jaipur, India): Located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is like a real fairy tale. In the evening or moonlit nights, the splendid white castle reflects on the water, creating a surreal scene for the guests staying here. Interestingly, below this palace there are also 4 secret floors, equally beautiful as the architectural wonder above. Image: Pinterest. Mont Saint Michel (Normandy, France): Located on an island off the coast of Normandy, this castle attracts more than 3 million visitors a year. At high tide, the entire surrounding area is flooded, creating a magical and unique scene. Image: Big Seven Travel.

Humans and the fear of snakes exist in the genetics Few people know that, ophidiophobia or the horrible obsession with snakes and round, long, legless animals in general is the most common fear in human society (1/3 of humanity is afraid of snakes). In addition, scientists have confirmed: Most primates have inherited the instinct to… be afraid and run away from snakes. The reason, prehistoric people were so afraid of snakes because they had to face giant carnivorous reptiles, not hostages like now. First is Titanoboa cerrejonensis : Nearly 13m long, weighing about 1 ton, is considered the largest snake species discovered by man However, some studies indicate that Titanoboa was a piscivore rather than a megafauna-killer. So, is it a giant but gentle animal? Titanoboa cerrejonensis. Before humans left records of Titanoboa, the title of giant snake was given Gigantophis garstini They appeared about 20 million years after Titanoboa in Africa with a length of about 11m. Gigantophis’ favorite food was the ancestor of the modern world’s elephants. Gigantophis garstini. Madtsoia madagascariensis: Giant snake that specializes in eating dinosaurs Gigantophis’ close relative is Madtsoia madagascariensis , another giant snake that lived in Madagascar for several million years during the age of the dinosaurs. They lived with iconic dinosaurs like Majungasaurus , Masiakasaurus and Rahonavis as well as giant frogs Beelzebufo . And perhaps, Madtsoia is also more than enough to eat all the dinosaurs mentioned above. Madtsoia madagascariensis. Both Madtsoia and Gigantophis belong to the ancient family of giant snakes known as the Madtsoiids. Both of these genera lived long ago, but some survived until recently in Australia. Until Wonambi naracoortensis , a snake more than 6m long has inspired the legend of the Rainbow Snake of primitive Australians This size seems modest compared to the previous monsters, but it is still significantly larger when compared to the Anaconda python. Furthermore, over time it has coexisted with giant kangaroos, marsupial lions and primitive Australians – it may have inspired the Rainbow Serpent legend. mythical animals of Australia). Rainbow Snake, one of the mythical animals of Australia. Yurlunggur camfieldensis , a reptile that the Yurlungur aborigines believe is made of bronze, specializes in hunting virgins Living in the same period and place as Wonambi is a species Yurlunggur camfieldensis. They are named after the Yurlungur Aboriginal mythology – which tells of a bronze snake excited by the smell of a young girl’s menstrual blood that would come to eat her and her family. Yurlunggur is said to be up to 8m long and is a self-burrowing aquatic species. They will hunt underwater but live in burrows with soft ground. Though non-poisonous, the terrifying force of the contractions would kill their prey, similar to most pythons today. Yurlunggur camfieldensis. Palaeophiidae, Giant water snake up to 10m long, specializing in eating whales and prehistoric sharks Come to another ancient genus of giant snakes, Palaeophiidae of the genus Palaeophiid . Palaeophiidae evolved over 70 million years ago, and like the Madtsoiids, they survived the K-PG Great Extinction. Similar to modern sea snakes, Palaeophiidae lived entirely in water, only much larger. According to researcher Gary Meaney, Palaeophis colossaeus New is the scariest of all – it can hunt whales, giant sharks in the Eocene waters. It is very large, up to 10m long. Palaeophis colossaeus. Pterosphenus , a giant warm-blooded snake, much more active than a cold-blooded reptile Another branch of the Palaeophiid genus, Pterosphenus , which is also horrifying in size: 7m. In addition, these are giant sea snakes that have the ability to reproduce early and have a warm-blooded metabolism, making them more active than many other slow reptile monsters. Pterosphenus. To the giant, tens of meters long reptiles that dominate the earth During the Pliocene (geological period), did the Australian continent exist the giant python Bluff Downs or Liasis dubungila – one of the few prehistoric animals with a common name. It is more than 10m long and is considered the largest snake ever of this continent. Bluff Downs or Liasis dubungila. In prehistoric times, branches of the python family also gained horological dimensions. One of them is Chubutophis grandis, estimated at 22m in length. And if that’s true, Titanoboa will lose the title of the largest snake in history. They lived in the Miocene with a host of giant South American creatures: Elephant-sized Caimans, giant gharials, giant tigers and giant turtles… Chubutophis grandis. Finally, let’s come to the largest venomous snake known: Laophis , closely resembles the poisonous Gabon viper, which lived on the Greek islands during the Pliocene. According to scientists, it weighs twice as much as the largest venomous snakes of the modern world, more than 4m long. This size has nothing to do with the reptiles listed above, but they are not poisonous… Laophis. As such, Titanoboa was the only nightmare snake that slithered around in ancient times. It may be the biggest, but it’s probably not the scariest.

We have just seen the beauty of Japanese cultural icons who are geishas of a century ago with fragile appearances like “pure jade ice” in the previous article. Surely many people are very curious, not knowing if in the land of Kim Chi, will the old girls keep their current beautiful form? During the Goryeo and Joseon periods, Gisaeng girls appeared in abundance and were trained like Japanese geisha. They are taught artistic skills to entertain customers with songs, dances, and other talents. The prostitute, although still considered a low-level profession, played an important role in Joseon culture. In addition to outstanding talent, gisaeng must also be people who have more beauty than people. Prominent among them is Jang Yeon Hong. She was born in 1911 and by the age of 14 was famous for her talent and integrity. She was originally a lady born into a noble family, but then her family went bankrupt and was forced to join the gisaeng group to make a living. The beauty of the Jang family has a full round face, single eyelid eyes, high nose bridge and plump lips. Although the five senses seem a bit different from the current Korean beauty standards, at that time it made many boys fall in love. Her beauty still resonates throughout the Korean peninsula. At the age of 21, she went to study abroad in Shanghai and has been missing ever since. The famous beauty with another prostitute profession is Oh San Wol. During the Joseon era in 1918, no one did not know her. Looking at the image passed down, it can be seen that the makeup standard in the Joseon period has some similarities with Japan when the lips, skin, and eyebrows are made up to resemble geisha. Oh San Wol’s front view is not widely circulated, but her side shots are really surprising. The beauty of the Oh family has a high, pointed nose for a sharp, attractive face. No wonder she is hailed as the gisaeng of thousands of people in the Joseon era. Jang Yeon Hong and Oh San Wol are two beauties who have more beautiful beauty than humans and are praised and recorded by history books. So what about the common ground of Korean beauties in this period? When plastic surgery services were not developed, the old Korean girls stood out with their simple and kind beauty, with the typical beauty of monolid eyes and a rather low nose. Their chin in the past was often round, but not V-line as standard today. Sometimes the pictures of old Korean girls have some similarities with Vietnamese people. In some areas, girls are often married and have children very early, so it can be said that their beauty has not yet bloomed. It can be said that in each era, there will be beauties who possess more beauty than people and are praised by the people. So is the land of Kim Chi, 100 years ago the condition of beauty technology was not developed, the lines on the faces of the young women were still a bit rough, but in return, their skin has always been famous. is pinkish white, smooth. Part of Europe is also because Korea has a mild climate and less intense sunshine. However, the important thing is that they also have traditional beauty secrets. The ancient Koreans believed that a good appearance originates from within the body. Therefore, they have paid great attention to the production of cosmetics capable of nurturing beauty from within. Traditional Korean cosmetics are made from plants and grains with a unique and natural fragrance. In historical records, in Silla’s time, people used to apply lard to the skin to avoid cold and dry weather. The Manchu people used lard to ward off the cold and help soften the skin. Later, many other vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil were used to smooth the skin. When there was no soap or shower gel to clean the skin, ancient Korean women made their own jodu – a powdered mung bean paste used as a cleaning soap when mixed with water, this solution has contains saponins, one of the effective cleaning agents. Fruit juices such as gourd juice are also used to cleanse the skin. Besides, the ancient Korean girls also used ginseng roots or pureed beans to exfoliate their skin. In legends from the time of Dangun, it is said that wormwood and garlic are excellent cosmetic ingredients used in winter. After 100 days, thanks to eating garlic and wormwood, the woman with honey skin can turn white. Since then, garlic has always been a must-have spice in Korean dishes.

Author Laurence Bergreen has followed Marco Polo to his hometown, Venice, and throughout China, visiting the places he has described, including Beijing to the east, Hangzhou to the south and Kunming to West. The author also visited Shanghai, Taiwan to track down the doctrines and relics left by Polo. Especially visit Mongolia and live in a simple round tent to experience Asia and the mystery of Mongolia like Marco Polo did. The author also relies heavily on material on Marco Polo in English, French, Italian, Persian, Latin, Mandarin and Mongolian… to write the book “Marco Polo – From Venice to Venice”. Shangdu”, aims to explore the long-running controversy surrounding the legend of Polo and the age-old unanswered questions. In a lively blend of history, biography and travel, author Laurence Bergreen separates myth from history, narrating and writing with a keen eye for detail to create a most relatable document. about the adventures of Polo. “Marco Polo – From Venice to Upper Capital” is as fascinating as the life it depicts. Commenting on the book, the weekly review of The New York Times said that this is a funny and attractive travel book. The world in which Marco Polo entered was new and stranger than the fable. It’s truly a passionate retelling of Marco Polo’s timeless story, says Jonathan Spence, author of Emperor of China. Laurence Bergreen draws from a series of Marco Polo’s manuscripts that have survived to this day, to provide a compelling portrait of how and where Marco Polo came to China in the 13th century, about what he saw, felt and acted upon when he got there. Readers unfamiliar with the adventures of Marco Polo will find much delight in this book. The book is published by World Publishing House in collaboration with Omega Plus.

Photo: BrightSide It sounds ridiculous, but there are still people who believe that the Earth is flat, even though NASA has proven it with GPS positioning and images from space satellites. Some people believe in the old map theory that the Earth is completely flat and stationary, centered around the North and South Poles. Reality: NASA has taken countless vivid pictures to prove that the earth is spherical. There are easier ways to verify that. A suggestion for you to check the horizon by trying to climb a tree. The higher you climb, the further you can see, the more clearly you can see the curvature of the earth. 2. When the Moon is full, people will change Photo: BrightSide An age-old legend leads people to believe that most crimes happen on full moons because the moon drives people crazy. Even police stations in the UK require extra vigilance around full moons. Reality : That is completely absurd. Studies show that there is no link between the increase in crime during full moons. This event can also be explained because most of the time, the full moon falls on a holiday or weekend. 3. Vaccines “bad” Photo: BrightSide In a recent survey, 45% of American adults were asked about vaccines and they answered negatively, questioning the effectiveness of vaccines and their safety. So more and more people stop vaccinating their children as well as themselves. According to the World Health Organization, hesitancy to use vaccines is listed in the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. In fact, vaccines prevent and cure many diseases. For example, the tragedy of Pertussis, which disappeared for decades and returned to spread everywhere, doctors recommend vaccines to prevent such diseases, both safe and effective, but more and more women Parents decide not to vaccinate their children. 4. Australia is not real and its inhabitants are just actors diễn Photo: BrightSide Some people believe that Australia does not exist. According to some theories, when Australia was founded it was just a British military base, in fact Britain killed all the prisoners and no island existed. This strange thing was reported by a number of famous magazines. Truth: This is a very obvious thing, Australia exists. You can find all the information about Australia on the Internet, NASA satellite images, or you can book a flight there. 5. The Loch Ness Monster is real. Photo: BrightSide There are still many people who believe in the legend of the creature called the “Loch Ness Monster”. The terrifying giant creature is said to live in Loch Ness in Scotland. Rumors have been circulating since a doctor visited the area and captured the moment he saw this legendary creature emerge from the water, since then many have claimed to have seen it with their own eyes. see the creature. The truth is that there is no such thing as a “Loch Ness Monster”. No evidence has been found that the photo is fake. However, according to subsequent studies, the photos appear to be staged. Some scientists have been exploring the continent, collecting DNA samples, and have discovered that what people see is likely a giant eel or a seal. 6. Dark Side of the Moon. Photo: BrightSide It is believed that we cannot see 100% of the Moon, because an area is always dark and frozen. In fact, this can be explained by the cycle of the moon. The moon is fullest at the position where the sun’s reflection is maximum and waning when the angle is oblique, but there is no darkness at all. 7. There is no global warming. Photo: BrightSide Although it is hard to believe, there are still some people who deny about global warming and claim that nature is not affected by the terrible effects that humans have caused. People are skeptical about climate change, they are against science, like oil companies or industrial parks. The reality is that climate change is happening and it’s man-made. Greenhouse gas emissions are the main cause of global warming. Scientists also agree to prove global warming and there are more than 1000 papers dealing with this issue and its negative effects on humans.

Illustration Made with green beans, famous for their special delicious taste and high nutritional value, produced in An Thai region (Nhon Phuc – An Nhon). The reason it is called “Song Than” is because when making vermicelli, people often make vermicelli into pairs. Legend has it that the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty often summoned An Thai vermicelli workers to Hue to make vermicelli, but were unsuccessful because there was no water in the Kon River, so it was also called vermicelli “river of gods”. What makes vermicelli noodles different from other popular vermicelli noodles is that the noodles are made from mung bean flour instead of rice or wheat flour. That is why this specialty noodle dish of Binh Dinh has a unique delicious taste and high nutritional value. However, it takes up to 5kg of green beans to produce 1kg of vermicelli, but the price on the market is a bit high. Bun Song Than not only requires elaborate processing, but also requires meticulousness and precision when drying the noodles. The place to dry the vermicelli must be a sandy beach along the Con River and must be under the sun and light wind. The ideal time to make vermicelli is from March to June. And only when it is dried in the sun of the Con River, will the bright white noodles, chewy and delicious, be born. Illustration. Bun song lizard can be processed into many different dishes such as: vermicelli served with broths cooked from beef, pork or shrimp, or processed into stir-fried vermicelli. Because it is made from green beans, the vermicelli fiber is tough, when processing, it is not broken. Regardless of the method of preparation, the specialty of vermicelli but lizard still brings an indescribably delicious taste ready to satisfy even the most fastidious diners.

Couple uttering love Located not far from Ba Den mountain, Khedol field is located in Thanh Dong hamlet, Thanh Tan commune, Tay Ninh city, known to many people for its cool, windy and peaceful green rice fields. In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Photo: HONG GIANG In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Khedol, also known as Wind Field, because this place is blocked in the East – West direction of the great range of Ba and Heo mountain populations. From the two sides of the mountain, the wind blows into the field all year round without rest. Most of the people living here are Khmer people, they named this field Wind, because Khedol in Khmer means Wind. Speaking of the pair of love palm trees, no one in Tay Ninh does not know the beauty of this legend. People here do not know who planted this pair of jaggery and since when. Elderly people who have lived around the fields for a long time said that when they were born, they saw this pair of trees present. Around the beginning of 2017, photographer Ha The Bao (Member of Tay Ninh Culture and Arts Association) accidentally caught a couple of Kvan jaggery standing tall, intertwined in the middle of Khedol field. Sunset and sunrise photos here appear one after another. Many photographers from all over the country also come to hunt for beautiful moments of this love legend. Since then, this place has gradually become the ideal check-in and photo-taking spot for many young people, even creating a trend on social networks to attract a large number of tourists when coming to Tay Ninh. This place has gradually become an ideal check-in and photo-taking point for many young people. Photo: HONG GIANG Most recently, in the first Baden Mountain Marathon held in Tay Ninh, runners at the distances of 21km and 42km have experienced and “chilled” this route. Many people said that because they loved the scene of Khedol double jaggery, they returned to Tay Ninh, to run, to see Khedol Suoi Da road on the side of Ba Den mountain. Revive the jab couple However, recently, after just one night of rain and storms, one of the two love palm trees had to collapse, leaving a lonely tree standing in the middle of the field. The fallen tree has its trunk cut off, lying on the other side of the tree. Many people feel sorry for their car when they see a fallen tree with its trunk cut off and lying on the other side. Photo: HONG GIANG Immediately after that, the online community continuously posted status lines of regret, grief, and pain when the image of the love palm tree was no longer available. Many hope the tree will be saved and as beautiful as before. Tay Ninh people and nature lovers have expressed their love for such cute trees! One of the two love palm trees collapsed due to a thunderstorm. Photo: HONG GIANG On the morning of May 7, the people in Khedol and the owner of the land (a field with a jaggery couple) and the Tay Ninh city government worked together to rebuild the palm tree with the support of Tay Ninh Sun Company. (Sungroup Tay Ninh). The palm tree seems to be revived. The strangled body is bundled, then used iron to support, brace the tree to stand against the tree next to it, which is still standing. Tay Ninh residents once again expressed their gratitude to those who have made efforts to revive the palm tree. After the restoration, the love palm tree will no longer be as beautiful as the original, but the original cultural value of the love palm tree couple will forever become a memory of each Tay Ninh people. The resurrection of the tree depends on the consciousness of each person when coming to check-in here. Don’t try to climb the tree to get a nice bunch of photos, but create more weight for the jaggery couple. Still know that nothing is forever, not even everything in this world, even if it’s love, but it’s still fun to be together every day. After a stormy day, this jaggery couple is still standing in the middle of the Khedol wind field! People are researching how to revive a fallen palm tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The process of rebuilding the tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The body that was strangled was bundled, and then used iron to support it. Photo: HONG GIANG The jagged couple has been reconstructed. This pair of trees is considered by Tay Ninh people as a symbol of love. Photo: HONG GIANG

This bridge was built by Japanese merchants in the early 17th century. Due to the influence of natural disasters, the Covered Bridge has been restored many times and lost Japanese architectural elements, replaced by architecture. Vietnamese-Chinese style architecture. Legend has it that in 1719, Lord Nguyen Phuc Lai visited the pagoda and gifted the pagoda with three words “Lai Van Kieu”, which means “Friends from far away”, as an admiration, praise, and at the same time. Express your love for the scenery here. Around the 17th century, at this time the building was only considered a means of transportation for people. In 1653, people built an additional part of the pagoda, connected to the northern railing, protruding between the bridge, from which the locals called it Chua Cau. Hoi An Bridge Pagoda is called a pagoda, but it does not worship Buddha but worships the North De Tran Vo – a god who protects the country, bringing joy and happiness to people on this land. According to legend, the origin of the Covered Bridge is associated with the legend of the monster Namazu (also known as the Cu) – a sea monster in Japanese legend. This beast has a head in India, a body in Vietnam, and a tail that runs all the way to Japan. So every time it moves, disasters like floods, earthquakes… will happen. Therefore, the temple was built with the meaning of a sword blocking Namazu’s back, preventing it from moving, helping the lives of the people of… all three countries more peaceful. The Covered Bridge is a unique construction in our country, with long historical value, this is also the symbol of Hoi An city in Quang Nam province, so it was chosen to be printed on the VND 20,000 bill. Up to now, the temple seems to have become an invaluable asset, officially chosen as the symbol of Hoi An.

But also in the media, it is seen that every morning, hundreds of Indians in the midst of the pandemic go to bathe in the Ganges River. No masks. No spacing. They hardly know or need to know what a Pandemic is… Peaceful Ganges! That’s the real India! Peaceful India is a country of religion! The etymology of the sacred Ganges is “Ganga”, the embodiment of the goddess Ganga – the daughter of the Himalayas – the guardian deity – the great mother of the country. Legend has it that in order to save the people from the severe drought, the god Sihva pulled a river from the sky above the heavens to flow through his hair for thousands of years and then poured down to earth. In the Vedas, there are also the most solemn words praising the Ganges River, which has the function of dissolving all sins and cleansing all impurities. According to Hindu beliefs – the majority of the Indian continent, bathing in the Ganges River means that all sins are washed away. If you drink river water before you die, it is a good omen for both the living and those who return to heaven. Many Hindus also ask to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges and then scatter the ashes into the river. Throughout history, since the legend, every morning, at dawn, tens of thousands of Indians flock to the banks of the Ganges River to bathe, meet, share, and chat. For them it is a great gift of life, so no power can take it away, not even the scary but invisible COVID virus… In the symbol of humanity, “water” which symbolizes the purification of desire directs people to the bright and benevolent domain. Because it is a flow, “river” is a symbol of renewal and rebirth. Moreover, it is also a symbol of purity (because of being purified) and an instrument of liberation. But with Indian culture, the holy Ganges River has a higher symbolic meaning than “giving prosperity and blessed salvation”. Therefore, those who bathe in the Ganges river will be “transmitted purity into their hearts” by the goddess. Most Hindus certainly believe so! The Ganges River becomes the patron god of the life and people of India, the mother river that flows cultural flows into the body of Indian society. Where there is lack of spiritual water from that spiritual flow, that place is not India! The most primitive legend tells that the goddess Ganga was always standing on a sea monster, which was her means of transportation. Her holy face was both stern, tolerant, kind, and holy. Her figure shows a symbol of strength, nobility, courage. She always wears a crown to reveal her high, pure, bright forehead. She always wears a necklace low down to her bountiful breasts symbolizing her ability to bestow prosperity… This legend is the fulcrum for two immortal epics, “Ramayana” and “Mahabharata”, the most massive ancient epics in the world. The “Mahabharata” alone is 7 times the length of the “Iliad” and “Odyssey” combined. A Battle on the banks of the Ganges in “Ramayana”! It can be affirmed that the structure of the massive “Mahabharata” epic is the structure of the great Ganges river flow because the river is like an artistic symbol expressing the spiritual life of the main characters, who govern and direct the people. as a spiritual leader. The opening part of the epic tells about the origin of genealogies with the main core being that the Vasus family sinned against the Taoist Vasita, so they were reincarnated into the world as the children of the goddess Ganges and King Santanu. As soon as they were born, they were thrown into the river by their mother (goddess) to free them from the Taoist spell. This is a great and constant archetype so that everyone wants to bathe in the Ganges River in the future with the desire to wash away sins. The motif of bathing in the sea and sacred river water becomes a common symbol for human culture talking about renewal and rebirth. God of Fire in Greek mythology was a naughty, hyperactive boy who once provoked Dot, so he was thrown into the sea, unfortunately, he fell on an island and lost his leg. Since then, the Fire god has been limping (flashing like fire!). In Egyptian mythology, Prince Morann, son of the king of Cairpe, was born a mute monster and was thrown into the sea. Fortunately, the sea water broke the monster mask so that later the prince became a great judge… But among those episodes, the meaning of bathing in the Ganges river is the most enduring, followed by many people. Best. And maybe forever as long as there is the Ganges! When epic wars occurred, the Ganges River served as a witness to history. Only in the space of the Ganges can the characters “enlighten” the truth and morality as well as the principles of Indian spiritual life, of the Indian spirit of peace and selflessness. Sacred water helps them return to their human roots to neutralize hatred. In front of the Ganges, the sinner will realize his sin and repent… There is an event that no one will miss when reading “Mahabharata” when the villain Aswatthama fled to the banks of the Ganges with the most cruel revenge of killing the Pandava family’s grandson still in the womb. but this action was nullified by the god Krishna. Then the whole Pandava family forgave him… It turned out that the Ganges had sanctified people. Since then forgiveness has become an Indian character, an Indian spirituality. At the end of the war, despite the victory, there is no victory song, because the war is destruction anyway, on both sides. King Yudhisthira triumphantly ascended the throne, but there were no grand festivals. Just a ritual sacrifice: “The king went to the Ganges River and according to the traditional custom of offering sacrifices to pray for the souls of the deceased to rest.” It should be said more clearly that the king prayed for all the dead souls, both on this side, on the other side, regardless. This detail shows more clearly the human meaning of the king’s enthronement without the corresponding ritual. It’s an Indian identity! And yet, King Yudhisthira is also depicted when standing in front of the Ganges River, he is like standing in front of a sacred, sacred and extremely mysterious cathedral, and then the mood rises with torment about what he has caused suffering to people. other. He repented. He judges and punishes himself. He became a symbol of endurance and patience… This symbol entered Indian culture and became a living and action maxim: “Patience is the highest virtue!”, “Tolerance is fame, endurance is glory!”. The Indian cosmology is also: “All things operate according to the principle of endurance!”. So we understand the modern Indian revolution based on the principle of non-violence! Because the moral concepts of endurance and patience have become the spiritual foundation of Indian society! In the epic “Ramayana” the characters always pray and bow to the Ganges. The character always considers the river a fulcrum of strength, a moral fulcrum for action. It is a creed as constant in each character. Legend has it that King Xagara sent sixty thousand sons to find the lost sacrificial horse. Those sons traveled all over the world, finally finding the horse near Kapila. They immediately thought that He was a thief. Enraged, the god Kapila burned all the children of King Xagara. The king’s grandson, Angxumana, received advice: “You must make offerings to the sacred water of Ganga. Okay, then the ashes of these sixty thousand people will go to heaven.” Indeed, when offering water to the Ganges River, the souls of the dead are liberated to the high land of bliss. Legend is deeply ingrained, imprinted in the Indian mind: When you die, you will be cremated on the banks of the Ganges River is a happiness! Tradition must always be in sync with the present for people to enter civilization. To hold on to tradition is to be conservative. The whole world is making the best efforts to prevent the epidemic … but in India it is not yet. That’s the lesson: A traditional gem in the light of modern science will shine even brighter!

Corvin Castle in Romania has Gothic architecture style of the 14th century. This place has undergone many restoration processes, and is currently an archaeological museum displaying many ancient objects. Gwrych Castle in Wales was built between 1819 and 1825. During World War II, the government here used the castle as a place to house 200 Jewish refugees. Since the war, the castle has been abandoned and has become a tourist attraction for visitors to Wales. Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is a popular tourist attraction in this country, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors each year. This place is most beautiful in winter with white snow. Visitors coming here can’t help but be surprised like stepping into the land of Disneyland. Kilchurn Castle is a monument in Scotland, built in the mid-15th century. The castle is located quite isolated on a small peninsula, northeast of Lake Awe with clear water. Castle Colomares features Spanish architectural style. Although it was only built in the period of 1987 – 1994, but for visitors to Malaga of the bull country, they will not miss visiting this castle. It was created in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus. Swallow’s Nest Castle is considered a symbol of the Crimean government, located in the south of Ukraine. Not only famous for its historical significance or geographical location, Swallow’s Nest is also known by the romantic name of “Love Castle”. This place was built in 1912, in the modern Gothic style. The castle Mont-Saint Michel, quietly located on a small island in the northwest of France, is one of the most beautiful landmarks in this country. On the bay of Saint-Malo, this castle looks mysterious when the tide is high, revealing the castle on an oasis in the midst of immense water. But then, the French people built a land bridge, connecting the castle to the mainland. The Ruins Castle is located on a fairly deserted island, named on the list of the most worth-visiting monuments for visitors to Ireland. The castle has a cold, mysterious beauty of time, with unique architecture and walls covered with moss and vines. This is a castle located on the island of Trakai in Lithuania, on Lake Galve. This place is named Trakai, like the island’s name, was built in the 14th century. The entire castle has stone architecture, with a red brick pointed roof. Prague Castle is known as a Czech gem. The magnificent castle, located prominently in the city, is a long-standing symbol of the Czech Republic, built around 880. This castle has an area of ​​​​70,000 square meters, is the largest castle in the world according to the Guinness record. In the past, in history, Prague Castle itself used to be an entire town. Bojnice Castle in Slovakia is a relic of medieval perfection, with Gothic architecture. This place was built in the 12th century, and is still preserved to this day. Over time, the castle is shaded by nature with a romantic look. Not only attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, Bojnice is also a popular location for filming fairy-tale movies. Hochosterwitz Castle is one of Austria’s most famous medieval castles. This castle is located on a large cliff on a high mountain, visitors can see this place from a distance of 30km on clear days. Visitors to the castle can go by car or by train to this place.

From the legend of the sacred stream According to folk tales, in the early days of heaven and earth, fairies often went down to the top of Co To to play, joke … when they were bored to destroy knives, the fairies together threw stones from the mountain, When tired, a small range of hills also appeared in the shadow of the night, at the bottom of the hill suddenly a clear stream of water flowed … Anger Dup – sacred hill with legends of fairies in her. Over hundreds of millions of years later, people came to reclaim the land. The drought, the heat here makes people discouraged because of the lack of drinking water. In falling asleep, the sound of the stream gurgling like echoes in my ear and awoke with a start. Happy about this, people living in the burning area, breaking rocks together, opening the stream for the underground stream to flow out. And people named this hill with a flowing stream named Tuk Chup, which in Khmer means water flowing in the night, then read the camp as Tuc Dup. In the 60s of the last century, Tuc Dup hill became a solid revolutionary base where the army of An Giang Provincial Party Committee, Tri Ton District Party Committee and other armed forces were stationed. When the US brought troops to fight on Tuc Dup, they blocked all the supply of food and water to our soldiers. Thanks to mastering the terrain, the soldiers quickly find the underground water in the cave to eat and drink. Knowing that this was the living water source of our army, the enemy used bombs, bullets, and artillery to try to raid, in order to cut off the way of life. Films of our soldiers fighting to protect the groundwater. But it is here, also one of the most terrible “hell” areas that they have tasted failure. As a result, our troops won the battle of 128 days and nights, defending the base and bringing the name of Tuc Dup to fame throughout the continents. To the truth was knocked on the door In 1996, Tuc Dup was assigned by An Giang Provincial People’s Committee to An Giang Tourism Joint Stock Company (then a SOE) to exploit services. However, after more than 2 decades, the sacred water is still peacefully deep under the thick layer of soil, no one can find it, it seems to be just an anecdote. During a survey trip, leader Tuc Dup had the opportunity to meet the former revolutionary soldier, Mr. Nguyen Huu Khanh (himself Ut Vu) – Former Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee. Visiting the old battlefield, he excitedly recounted the glorious 128 day and night battle of our army and the difficult stories about the process of clearing the That Son vein. To find out the answer “whether the sacred water is real”, leader Tuc Dup and geologists embarked on a survey and research. Perhaps the sacredness of the forebears, has led the way for the interested investors, in just 3 days, they found a cave with a stream of cool water rising up from the mountain. %. This is a precious treasure that Mother Nature created for the hill 2 million dollars. According to Ut Vu, there are inexplicable phenomena. No matter how much fire, bullets and toxic chemicals sprayed, but the stream of water is always clear and never empty. Thanks to that, the revolutionary soldiers were kept alive, resiliently sticking to the battle area until the day the country raised the triumphal song. Kieu bridge across the cave contains underground water. Mr. Hoang Van Thien – Director of Tuc Dup Tourist Area said, “After days traveling on the hillsides, we have discovered this mysterious cave. The deeper we go in, the more recently discovered this place hides an extremely attractive beauty, with memorabilia left by the war, many fossil animal skeletons, crept by the stone slab is a cool stream. murmuring and hundreds of fish swimming and living. The scenery shimmering at the foot of Tuc Dup hill. In addition, the cave also contains a system of shimmering, colorful stalactites such as transparent white quartz; Emerald green, iron yellow: Sparkling silver like the gemstone of silicats. In which there are stalactites up to 30m high, large stones like giant eggs. For visitors to have the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of this place, at the same time to better understand the magic of the resilient land. In the near future, the unit will expand to exploit tourism in this cave ”.

Red roses, books and lovers are the three indispensable factors in the streets of April. Not just a religious festival, this is considered the most romantic time of the year. In particular, for the people of Catalonia, it is more valuable and meaningful than Valentine’s Day. Spaniards often refer to April 23 as Rose Day, Book Festival, or a version of Valentine’s Day; is an opportunity for book lovers to gather, buy and buy books and celebrate the best holiday of the year: the Feast of Saint Jordi. On April 23, lovers will give books and red roses to their other half. Photo: Getty. Legend of red rose and Saint Jordi The origin of this religious festival is a mixture of traditional customs of many periods. According to legend, in the old days in Catalunã appeared a dragon monster specializing in cannibalism. To alleviate its hunger, every day people had to pay tribute to him a virgin. One day, the death number called the name of the beautiful princess. Thinking death was imminent, suddenly a knight named Jorge (later named Saint Jordi) appeared with sparkling armor, riding a white horse, defeating the monster, promptly rescuing the attack. God. After his death, from the blood spilling out from the monster appeared bright red rose bushes, strangely beautiful. Jorge quickly picked up a flower and gave it to the princess. The legend of Saint Jordi became the design inspiration for Batlló house by architect Antoni Gaudí. The house is located in Barcelona, ​​attracting many visitors during April. Photo: Casabatllo. Since then, the villagers are at peace, Jorge is considered the patron saint of Catalonia. This day is annually taken as Valentine’s Day in Catalonia for the same reason. Guys who are “in love” will give a rose to the girl they love. For them, a rose branch represents eternal and unique love. And the women will give a book to the man they love in return of their sincerity. That custom becomes a new and unique feature. With the flow of time, it gradually expanded to include not only lovers, but also family members, friends or colleagues. This anecdote has been passed down in some European countries such as England, Greece, and Portugal. There, the campaign for each customer to buy a book will be rewarded with a rose, which is also very enthusiastic. Random overlaps Since 1929, the city of Barcelona has held its annual global exhibition on October 7. Bookmakers took this opportunity to promote and sell books. But after many years, they decided to choose April 23 (this time in Spain is spring) as a reading festival on the street. The idea also stems from a very beautiful traditional custom in Catalonia: On April 23 every year (is the feast of St. Jordi), there are many book fairs and street festivals held, attracting crowds. Island people to visit. In addition to the cool climate, a Valencia native living in Barcelona found a coincidence between the death of St. Jordi and the two world great writers Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare. These two great pens are said to have died on April 23, 1616. In fact, the “father” of the work Don Quijote fights the windmill died 10 days earlier than Shakespeare, but since Spain at that time used the Gregarian calendar, while in England it was Julian, there was a coincidence. April 23 is also the birthday or death anniversary of other famous authors such as Maurice Druon, K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo. With that special coincidence, in 1995, UNESCO selected April 23 every year as World Book Day and Copyright, to honor books and those who have made great contributions to the cultural development of the people. species. April 23 becomes more special in Catalonia and Barcelona As an important holiday with interesting stories in Catalonia and Barcelona, ​​the bookstores and flower shops here are open all day. The attraction of the event made the streets full of passersby. Red rose, the book of the same flag Senyera is covered in the color of love. The towns of Barcelona and Catalonia are full of people buying books and flowers. Photo: Vietcasa. In the midst of that bustling scene, it is not difficult to see writers and poets signing books directly to customers, readers love you. If on normal days, people here are afraid to go down the crowded streets, in this festival they cannot ignore the tradition of walking the streets and looking to buy books. Barcelona and Catalonia quickly became a huge library with street corners selling a wide variety of books and red roses. The crowded line of people, interspersed between bookstores and flower stalls is the most popular on Ramblas, Gracia, Sant Joan, Rambla de Catalunã or Sant Jaume squares. April 23 is really an opportunity to take a walk in the bustling atmosphere and filled with the scent of roses. In addition to giving flowers, lovers give books as a way to remember the traditions deeply ingrained in the culture of gaur people.

Single diaspora domain Lung Leng village, Sa Binh commune, Sa Thay district, Kon Tum is like a small “oasis” surrounded by Plei Krong hydroelectric lake. Here, in addition to making noodles and growing industrial crops, every morning the men in the village row a canoe to go fishing. And few people know that Lung Leng village is like a small “oasis” surrounded by Plei Krong hydroelectric lake. Here, in addition to making noodles and growing industrial crops, every morning the men in the village row a canoe to go fishing. Lung Leng is also an archaeological site providing a rich system of monuments and artifacts of a prehistoric Central Highlands society. Many families in Lung Leng still keep their canoes Elder A Hyh (in Lung Leng village) over the past few decades has witnessed many poisonous vines. The carpentry boat craft of Lung Leng village, Sa Binh commune, Sa Thay district had a peak time. In the past, the canoe was the main means to help the people of this Sesan line go further and especially when returning from the field every afternoon, the boats were always full of products that nature gave … For the villagers. In the past, the boat was a part of the property like a buffalo, a raft, and a set of gongs. Old Ahoh dreamily remembers the glorious old days. Old A Hyh does not know how old he is, he only remembers to bring the last single boat that he made last two or three years. “That day someone from the village passed by asking me to build a canoe to go down the Po Ko stream to catch the fish” – Old Ahoh said. Over the seasons, old A Hyh’s feet were slow, his back was getting tired, but the old craftsman was still diligently carrying his ax in the woods for a week, following the sound of the puffer looking for a tree, and then passing away. For a few days, when it was carved into the carve, the boat smelled of wood and stars was worshiped in the temple and taken down the river … “The wooden boat is not only for the Ja Rai people, but most of the ethnic people living by the rivers do. However, not everyone knows how to make a beautiful boat, ”said Old Ahoh. The old man told in detail the steps to make the boat quite meticulously, from selecting trees, setting the size, making the bow and stern, cutting the boat bed, making the boat body, making the boat bottom, making the boat beautiful, boat alignment, paddle. The polome and the shrine are the two most durable boat types. When made of this tree, the wood will not crack, very lightly, float in the water without being submerged. Because of its quality, a single canoe has a lifespan of 5 – 10 years, and a “longevity” to 20-30 years. Timber used to hike the canoe must meet the conditions such as large body with a diameter of 0.6 – 1m, and a height of 7 – 10m. The wood should be soft and malleable when fresh and when it is dry it is light, not warping in the sun or when it is submerged in water. If the tree is located near a residential area, close to the river or lake, it will be more profitable for the transportation and testing process when the boat is completed. One of the things to note is that when choosing a hewn timber tree, the tree does not have puffiness, there are not many wooden hooks. The corked trees are more likely to crack when the boat is in use in the future. Trees have a lot of expensive, very difficult to cut. The tools used to make the canoe used to only have ax, machete and horizontal ax to make. The bottom of the boat is usually hewn, smooth, with a thickness of 5cm or more. The small, flat bottom of the boat will create a balance for the boat when transporting, helping the boatman to be convenient to use. Must be approved by the Forest Nurse Old A Hyh said that all things forest and mountains have the Prince (gods). Forests are the places where the mountain Yàng dwells in, the tree temple lives, and the temple of the river is born. Therefore, in order to have wood to hew the wooden boat, one must buy offerings to the temple. A single wooden boat has to go through many different rituals such as offering to cut trees, offering to bring trees to the village, offering to lower the boat … According to the old Penh, if the tree felling is not approved by the Yàng, In an uncertain situation, the chiseled boat suddenly cracks, breaks or is quickly damaged when used. In addition to the difficulty of raw materials, there are still boat workers here After the hewn boat is finished, an important step is to test the boat on the waterways to ensure the boat is balanced, surfing, easy and safe transportation; Artisans have to bring boats to rivers and lakes for assessment and calibration. After the crafting was completed, the boat was turned upside down and used the heat of the fire to smooth the trough. The wood carved from the tree trunk must be used to cook the rice cooker to show loyalty to Yàng. In the midst of the blue sky of the great, in the roar of the rapids, the boat still glides gently like a petal who dropped on the river. Legend on the drifting line In Sa Binh commune, only Lung Leng village has a canoe. Everyone in the village knows how to craft a boat, but only a few people know about the balance, nose and tail section, of which the most talented is Old A Hyh, or A Nho – one of the famous artisans. in the construction of the canoe. If in the villages of ethnic minorities struggling to worry about losing a single wooden boat, in Lung Leng village, that worry seems to have eased somewhat. In addition to the difficulty of raw materials, here are still the craftsmen, the people who make the boats like Old A Hyh, the A Nho craftsman, and there are young people who tend to the traditions such as A Dut, A Luoi, A Tuan. Elder A Hyh pointed at the canoe boats lying on the river wharf, telling us in a sad voice: “With villagers here, nowadays, only a few families use boats to go fishing. in the river. Is it only in competitions, festivals, or sailing in the Ningnong season! ” Boat racing on the rivers Dak Bla, Kon Brai, Po Ko, Se San has been around for a long time, initially spontaneous races between young people when rowing across the river to get to the fields. Bigger is a challenging challenge race between the youths from one village to the other during the festive season. This is the basis for forming the traditional canoe boat race in Kon Tum province in the beginning of the new spring. For the village boy, good boating and good fishing are one of the criteria for the girls to choose to be a warrior. Therefore, becoming a good rower, especially a good boat racer, is always the goal of each village’s striving. And so on and on, but spring is the season where the river resounds with glorious poetic songs. Rowing canoe is very strenuous work A current fact is that, despite its special significance, associated with the cultural life of ethnic minorities living along rivers and lakes in Kon Tum province, however, due to the development of preservation, conservation of canoeing and cultural activities related to canoe boats have been significantly affected. Specifically, the number of canoe boats in the villages has been decreasing over time due to damage during use. Meanwhile, the policy of forest management and protection has been strictly implemented, thus significantly affecting the process of searching and exploiting forest timber to make a wooden boat of the people. Over time, the forest recedes more and more, the large timber makes boats scarce. Especially the appearance of motorbikes made the river fun cool. People are racing to sell boats. Each boat that is still in use for over ten years only costs a few hundred to 1 million dong depending on the size and size. Still know that it can’t be helped but Old A Hyh still feels … From past to present, not only a bridge connecting the two banks, helping ethnic minorities, the image of a single boat associated with the process of labor and production of ethnic minorities. Kon Tum province is also a strong source of inspiration for a contingent of creative artists in various types of arts such as poetry, music, photography, painting and statues. In particular, the unique boat is also a unique means to serve tourism activities to experience and explore in Kon Tum river region.

So, according to the original work, where did the Ten Rings come from, and how powerful is it? The Ten Rings has many origins from past to present, however follows the latest origins in the series Invincible Iron Man of writer Matt Fraction, they were found by the Mandarin in a cave, when he was on the run because of being hunted by the Chinese authorities. According to the latest origins, the Ten Rings were the ten rollers that contained the souls of ten legendary space warriors, mounted on a test tube in an alien ship. After wearing ten rings, Mandarin was tasked with reviving them by the spirits of ten warriors. In the story Iron Man: The Dragon Seed Saga , Iron Man and Mandarin’s feud originated when Tony Stark was kidnapped, and Mandarin wanted Tony to solve the mystery behind the Ten Rings. After that, everyone knows, Tony becomes Iron Man, Mandarin spares his life and begins a persistent feud from then until after. Due to the inner soul, these ten rings have their own consciousness. Below are the powers of the Ten Rings, from left to right. However, this is only the latest statistic, and their capacity in the past is somewhat different from the present. Right thumb: Remaker This ring has the ability to manipulate matter on the subatomic level. However, it cannot transform elements or affect objects enclosed in force or energy fields. With Remaker, the Mandarin was able to transform the surrounding air into poison gas, freezing the air around the enemy into a hard material like cement, even changing both her outfit and appearance. Even Malekith also thinks that the Mandarin is capable enough to turn Iron Man’s armor into gold. Right index finger: Influence This ring can exert force-changing objects. Right middle finger: Spin Spin can slow time around the Mandarin and can help him move lightning fast in the eyes of his opponent. Basically, it helps the owner gain super-speed moves by manipulating time. The speed of Spin users is said to be able to reach the level of Quicksilver parity. Right hand ring finger: Spectral This ring manipulates the air around the Mandarin and allows him to appear faintly or invisibly, like a ghost. Right hand pinkie: Nightbringer Can create shadow at will. In the past, it was said to have drawn its power from the Darkforce dimension. Left hand pinkie: Zero Zero is originally a ring possessing the ability to create cold air and ice. Besides, it seems like it can also create a vacuum bomb? Left hand ring finger: Liar Liar can create the illusion that is considered difficult to escape (like a dream), but also affects the Mandarin itself. Left middle finger: Lighting This ring can help Mandarin create electric jets in the air. Lighting can help owners launch lightning-based physical attacks. Left index finger: Incandescence It contains a miniature heart of a star and ignites the air around it. With this ring, Mandarin can burn everything, even just in thought, not necessarily released in the form of beams. Left thumb: Daimonic This ring has the ability to control the minds of others, causing them to haunt them and force them to be loyal. Although he hates the Mandarin very much, but Ezekiel Stane still has to listen to him.

Located in Yang Tao commune (Lak district), the city center. About 40 km in Buon Ma Thuot along National Highway 27, the Yang-Tao Elephant stone consisting of a pair of Elephant Cha rocks and a Mother Elephant rock appears standing in the midst of thousands of mountains and forests in the Central Highlands, bringing in the thrilling and mysterious legends. . According to the anecdotes of the ancient people, the stone Mother Elephant, after many times of moving, approached the foot of the mountain. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. The color and curving lines of the rock are reminiscent of the back of a giant elephant lying in the green of the mountains. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the area such as Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands The slope of the back “Mother Elephant” makes visitors be cautious when moving. It is the people M ‘Nong who has lived for a long time in Yang-Tao do not know when the elephant stone pair existed. But they believe that the rocky mountain is like a sacred god, always protecting the village, protecting a peaceful and peaceful life. Tourists crept every meter to move down to the foot of the mountain after visiting, check-in on the back of “Mother Elephant Stone”. Today, the pair of rocky mountains attracts visitors not only by mysterious legends but also by the wild and peaceful scenery. If standing on top of “Mother Elephant Stone”, you can observe Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands. Standing on “Cha Elephant Stone”, you can see the vast Yang Tao field, enjoy the typical sunshine and wind of the Central Highlands.

Banyan tree is located on a large field of land, surrounded by solid iron “wall”. Right next to the communal house is Rua village, worshiping Tan Vien Son Thanh, which has been renovated and repaired for a while Thu from Nguyen Van Ty (Muong ethnic group, 69 years old) said, no one knows the exact lifespan of the tree, only that the tree appeared from his father’s life. Through many ups and downs of history, the banyan tree still stands firmly, shading the village. The Tortoise polygamous tree is currently considered one of the giant and most beautiful in Vietnam. The majestic roots with many large roots and dozens of secondary roots loosened from the tops of the trees swooping down, and then reached above the ground like strong turtle claws plunging deep into the ground. The trunk has many holes, large, white roots as if it were chalked; Sticking green moss, mandala fern create an extremely captivating ancient beauty for this thousand-year-old tree. Also according to the Prime Minister Nguyen Van Ty, Rua communal house used to be a resistance base of Son Tay provincial agencies and was a training ground for cadets led by generals Hoang Thai, Hoang Sam and Phung The Tai. Not only that, but this was also the base of the 66th Deathly Regiment that at that time people often called the famous Ky Con Regiment. Through many ups and downs of history, in spite of time, the legendary Tortoise polygamy tree of Turtle hamlet still stands there with root branches shaped like the pedicure legs of Tortoise god, the tops of leaves always retain green , very worthy of being a symbol of the strong vitality of the nation. According to Mr. Ty, it seems that every old tree in existence in Vietnam has its own mysterious stories. Banyan tree has many holes where the flute returns to nest … but when the young people in the village catch the flute, everything is different. In the dark, many unsettled things happened … many of them dreamed of the Tortoise god reprimanding for the return of the flute. So scared, they brought it back, then everything was normal. Once again, a large branch of a tree fell over, and a young man in the village called for a customer to come to a saw to sell. Wood was gathered on the car, about 10m away, the car fell into a ravine along the edge of the village. So scared, the owner of the car had to return the wood and do a ceremony to dare to leave. According to custom, every time people of Rua village, when passing Banyan Tree, they must take their hats off to show their respect to the Banyan God.

In the Spring-Summer 2021 ad campaign, Versace immerses fans in the fantasy world with the iconic faces Precious Lee, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and the latest La Medusa handbag. Modern creative thoughts were captured by photographer duo Mert & Marcus in a scene constructed from Donatella’s imagination. Inspired by the vastness and beauty of nature, designer takes us to previously undiscovered depths of the ocean to present a new campaign full of magic and thought-provoking. Designer Donatella Versace shared that: “ For this campaign, I want to depict a modern image of Medusa. Or better yet, to be able to highlight many of her faces, possibly opposing each other, and every real woman could be Medusa. All of us, with our unique differences and personalities, express ourselves through our dress. Of course I do too! We live in a world where gender differences are no longer important and we’ve been given an ever more kind of freedom. Use it and use it to your fullest! ” Medusa was the ruler of Versacepolis and shares the same name with Versace’s newest line of handbags, the La Medusa. Each bag is decorated with a Medusa head – similar to the sign on the door at 12 Via Gesù, the brand’s first headquarters in Milan. This handbag is the focal point in a series of images and videos that show strength, confidence and seduction – core values ​​of the brand as well as Versace’s Spring Summer 2021 collection. Bringing outstanding colors to the eye, along with a design of flexible straps and straps, the Medusa bag promises to become the “IT-bag” of global fans, an item without any problems. Everyone wants to own. Dua Lipa enjoys her La Medusa bag Perform: Tuan Anh

This article was originally created by the “Suning Institute of Finance” and the author is Huang Dazhi, a researcher at the Suning Institute of Finance

The Forbes Global Rich List, which includes the rankings of the rich in various countries, attracts the eyes of the world and arouses heated discussions from all walks of life when it is announced every year. People marvel at the total wealth of the billionaires, and lament the speed at which the wealth of the rich has increased in value.

In the history of the Forbes rich list for 40 to 50 years, elites from all walks of life have been on the list. There have been capitalists, bankers, oil tycoons, real estate companies, manufacturers, retailers, and Entrepreneurs… But among these billionaires, only those who are on the list by investing in the stocks of other companies are extremely rare. Among them, the most prestigious person is Buffett, who is known as the “stock god”.

However, in the history of the US securities market for more than two hundred years, another investment legend, Shelby Kalom Davis, also ranked on the Forbes rich list for investment.

20 times in 5 years, “Davis double click” and triple profit

According to the popular saying now, Davis’s investment career started after the “mid-life crisis.” Davis, who has just entered the field of securities investment, is 38 years old. He has no personal investment experience before graduating from history.

At this time, Davis had less than three years of insurance industry supervision experience with investment-related knowledge. A draft called “Facing America in the 1940s” to reflect on the causes of the Great Depression, a section of financial editors working experience.

Leaving his post as a civil servant in the New York State Government, with a loan of $50,000 from his wife Catherine, Davis started a life that was not lost to the investment legend of Warren Buffett.

Three years of insurance industry supervision experience has given Davis a deep understanding of insurance companies, so he strongly recommends insurance stocks to investors just after he went to sea. But at this time, the insurance industry in the United States is basically not favored by any investors, and the trading seats that Davis bought are naturally bleak.

It is not difficult to understand that at this time (1947) the United States had not fully recovered from the war. The war caused “overall moral deficiencies”, the demobilized American soldiers caused an extremely high crime rate, and insurance companies faced countless compensations, coupled with concerns about nuclear damage and a major explosion in the near future. , Which exacerbated investors’ worries about the investment value of insurance companies. It is difficult for investors to accept such an insurance company that is strictly regulated and may face huge claims.

Precisely because of this, insurance stocks are at an absolute historical low at this time, and the P/E ratio of insurance companies is less than 4 times. Davis, who failed to promote insurance stocks to investors, bought these insurance stocks with money borrowed from his wife.

With the recovery of the US economy after the war, the yields of insurance companies’ investment portfolios continued to rise, and the increase in people’s income also brought huge demand for insurance, and insurance stocks finally ushered in the spring. ( Related recommended reading: Are current insurance stocks suitable for bargain hunting? ) Only five years later, Davis, who first entered the securities market, became a millionaire relying on insurance stocks, with a book profit of more than 20 times. The key lies in the triple profit including the “Davis double-click”. Stock price = price-to-earnings ratio × earnings per share. Davis bought insurance stocks at a price-earnings ratio of less than 4 times. Assuming that the earnings per share at this time is 1 yuan, as the insurance company’s investment income increases and earnings improve, the earnings per share increase to 8 yuan. The sentiment of the bull market will increase the risk appetite of investors. By the end of the 1950s, the insurance stock market earnings ratio reached 12-20 times. At a price-earnings ratio of only 16 times, the price of insurance stocks has increased by as much as 32 times. This spiral of earnings and valuation is called “Davis Double Click” by Davis. Not only that, insurance companies generally have good dividends, which are higher than twice the yield of Treasury bonds, which brings the second largest profit to Davis’s investment portfolio. The most important point is the use of financing leverage, which is also the investment know-how jointly owned by Davis and Buffett. Throughout Davis’s investment career, he has almost always maintained double financial leverage, that is to say, when there is 50,000 yuan, he will raise 50,000 yuan and hold 100,000 yuan. It can be said that this is the most important factor affecting the rate of return in addition to stock picking ability. We can make a simple calculation. Without financing, the annualized rate of return is 11.5%. After 47 years, the cumulative rate of return will reach 167 times. If financing is carried out at a 1:1 ratio, the annualized rate of return will double to 23% (without considering financing costs), and the cumulative rate of return will reach nearly 17,000 times after 47 years! In other words, 1 times the financing leverage, under the action of compound interest in 47 years, has increased the cumulative yield by more than 100 times. Looking around the world, looking for depressions of value Any industry has cycles, especially insurance. Some investors will choose to sell overvalued stocks, hold cash or invest in other industries during the bubble period, but the worry is that you will never know all industries. By the end of the 1950s, the price-earnings ratio of the Dow Jones constituent stocks had reached 18 times, which had reached the high level at that time. More than a decade of bull market dispelled any stock market skeptics, and everyone who entered the stock market became a faithful believer. American Life magazine wrote an article “The People’s Stock Market: Optimistic and Unpredictable Buying Makes Wall Street Experts Confused”. Stock critics also believe that the rise in the stock market is not obviously positive. However, whether it is rising interest rates or absolute trade deficits, or even the threat of war from the Cuban Missile Crisis, these brief retracements have not undermined investor confidence. The bull market that has lasted for more than a decade has made Davis’s insurance stocks no longer cheap. At this time, six European countries signed the “Rome Treaty” and soon after the establishment of the European Economic Community, Japan, as far away as Asia, also began its post-war economic boom. Davis’s historical background and his early travels in Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Mediterranean gave him a broad vision and began to invest overseas. Japan was the first destination for investigation. Through the journey of a securities analyst to investigate Japan, Davis and his wife completed the dual purpose of inspection of the Japanese insurance industry and family travel, and gradually bought insurance stocks that operate insurance business in Japan. . Since then, with the successful hosting of the 1964 Japanese Olympic Games and the economic take-off, Japanese stocks quickly made his wealth soar, which made him a staunch international investor. Subsequently, he began to look for investment targets on a global scale, including South Africa, Europe, the Far East, and even the Soviet Union. Before long, Davis’s insurance stocks were already a “United Nations”, and 35 insurance company stocks from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Italy became a supplement to his holdings of Japanese stocks. By 1965, Davis’ portfolio of insurance stocks had reached $50 million. Of course, this is inseparable from the credit of leverage, including more than 20 million US dollars in financing. From 50,000 U.S. dollars in 1947 to 50 million U.S. dollars in 1965, Davis achieved a cumulative profit of 1,000 times by relying on insurance stocks that no one was optimistic about. Black Monday, others fear me greedy Any investor cannot avoid experiencing a long bear market, and this has never distinguished between stock gods and ordinary investors. The only difference is that ordinary investors lose money in a bear market, while investment gurus seize opportunities in a bear market. In the investment legend that runs through the Davis family, it has experienced 2 long bull markets, 25 adjustments, 2 severe bear markets, 1 major crash, 7 mild bear markets, and 9 recessions; the Second World War, The Cold War, the Korean War, the human landing on the moon, the oil crisis, the rise and collapse of the “Pretty Fifty”, the Vietnam War; 1 president assassination, 1 president resignation, 1 president impeachment; 34 years of interest rate rise, 18 years The interest rate has fallen… Three adjustments, including the collapse of the “Pretty Fifty”, caused Davis’s insurance stock portfolio to lose 60%, but this did not weaken its determination to continue to hold and invest in insurance stocks. The performance of “Black Monday” gave Davis, then 78, the last chance to bargain. Within one day of the closing of the “Black Monday”, Davis’s portfolio had a book loss of 125 million U.S. dollars. These assets bought at the bottom of the history helped Davis to be listed in the 1988 Forbes. “The magazine’s rich list has also become an important part of the 900 million dollars left in his lifetime. In 1994, Davis passed away, leaving behind a $900 million trust. His son Shelby and his grandson Chris threw out Davis’s original holdings and put the realised funds into other family-controlled investment funds, and their sons and grandsons continued to manage operations. From the age of 38 with a loan of 50,000 US dollars, to his death at 85, Davis left a fortune of 900 million US dollars. In 47 years, Davis used insurance stocks as the “parent mine”, with a cumulative return of 18,000 times and an annual compound interest return of 23.18%. Another legend in the investment world, “Stock God” Buffett, from 26 to 88 years old (as of 2019), 63 years of investment career annualized rate of return of 20%, 63 years accumulated 77,549 times of return (during only two Annual loss). The two have many common characteristics, including diligence and frugality even reaching the point of iron cock; both are Graham believers; both have achieved an annual growth rate of 23% to 24% (before 1994, Buffett’s portfolio The annualized income has reached more than 23%)… Of course, they also have many similar investment concepts. From this perspective, the methods are the same on the road to long-term investment success. Finally, attach ten investment principles that have always remained unchanged during Davis’s successful investment career:

First, avoid cheap stocks; Second, avoid high-priced stocks; Third, purchase company stocks with moderate growth at a reasonable price; Fourth, wait for a reasonable price to appear; Fifth, follow the trend; Sixth, thematic investment; Seventh, let your winner continue to run; Eighth, invest in excellent management; Ninth, ignore the rearview mirror (that is, historical performance); Tenth, stick to the end. Reference materials:

1. John Rothchild, Davis Dynasty, published by Renmin University of China, 2018.11

2. Translated by Wang Zhonghua and Huang Yiyi, Benjamin Graham, Smart Investor (original 4th edition), China Posts and Telecommunications Press, 2011.07

Dr. Duncan MacDougall and article on his soul weighing experiment. There have been several attempts to verify the existence of the soul, notably experiments by a famous doctor, to find out how much it weighs. Strange experiment Dr. Duncan MacDougall is a wealthy and respected physician in Haverhill (Massachusetts, USA). He has his own clinic and works at a medical facility called the Cullis Consumptives’ Home, which is for end-stage cases. In 1901, he came up with a strange idea, that is to determine whether the soul has or not, and if so, how much weight. MacDougall began experimenting on six patients who had lost hope of being cured. Four people with tuberculosis, one with diabetes and one with an unidentified disease, all of which did not last long in this world. He spent a lot of time recruiting only “patient who died of a debilitating illness, death with little or no muscle movement, because in that case the weight could be kept.” equal to more perfect and any loss that happens is ready to be noted ”. To make sure there were no mistakes, he meticulously measured a person’s weight before death, even noting slight changes in sweat and urine output. When the patients are dying, their entire beds are placed on an industrial-sized Fairbanks scale, with a sensitivity of 5.6 g. Along with four other doctors, MacDougall carefully recorded the weight changes of patients before and after their deaths. For the first patient, the weight loss observed immediately after apnea was 21g. A piece in the New York Times on March 11, 1907 recorded this moment: “When life ended, the weight of the needle suddenly dropped, as if something had just separated from the body. Immediately the usual post-mortem mass losses were calculated, but still 21 g was missing. According to MacDougall, this weight loss is not possible from the evaporation of moisture and sweat through the inhalation. The amount of air in his lungs was not the reason he brought air back to the patient’s body but the needle on the scale remained the same. Wastes or urine, if released, remain in bed and can only affect weight by slowly evaporating. MacDougall thinks this is an extremely promising development, and he does a similar procedure with the rest of the patient but the results are not the same. In the third patient there was a strange change that body mass did not change immediately after death but a minute later, body weight was reduced by 21g. The team only measured results from 4 patients, 2 of whom died before they could install the device. He then repeated his experiments with 15 dogs and found that they had no change in weight at the time of death. This was completely consistent with his belief that dogs had no soul. Later, a physics teacher at the Los Angeles Polytechnic School, USA also tried to conduct a similar experiment on mice in 1917. The results were consistent with the experiment of Dr. MacDougall, there was no deviation of weight when the rats died. How real? The scale used to weigh the soul. MacDougall’s research has caused a stir through articles in The New York Times, Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research and American Medicine. Many see this as evidence of the existence of the human soul, but others disagree. The limitation of the experimental subject has been criticized, while his methods are considered unscientific. For the general scientific community, the experiment has many shortcomings and has no real value. Some scientists point out that at the time of death, the lungs stop cooling the blood, causing the body temperature to rise slightly, the skin sweating – 21g in Dr. MacDougall’s experiment. At the same time, dogs do not have sweat glands, so they do not lose weight in this way after death. Despite these harsh criticisms, MacDougall defended his position, even conducting an experiment to photograph the human soul in 1911, but to no avail. After that, he almost fell into darkness, giving up experiments that proved humans have a soul, finally dying in 1920. There were also a few people who performed similar experiments over the years on animals, but MacDougal’s human experiments have never been tried or replicated since then. Does your research have any meaning? Regardless of the answer, the existence of the soul is not scientifically proven, and we will certainly never stop searching to answer one of the most important mysteries of existence. our own. Either way, the work of MacDougall still makes an interesting impression, not because of what he found (or failed to find) but because of what he “suggested” from his experiment. For many people, MacDougall’s ideas deserve to be studied and seriously discussed.

These are all rivalries of Man United. Even the one who caused Haaland’s father to retire from his career was Roy Keane with a very malicious ball.

Paul Scholes believes that these factors may affect Erling Haaland’s decision to choose the destination.

However, the British legend also hopes Solskjaer can take advantage of the relationship between the two as a bridge to bring the Norwegian star to Old Trafford: “You need to think about his father, and the connections. with Man City too.

Erling Haaland.

But let’s wait and see. Haaland has a deep relationship with Ole and we all know how good he is. Man United yearns for a midfielder, a comprehensive number 9. Haaland will be the perfect choice. ”

However, the cost to recruit this striker will not be easy for any team.

Recently, there was information about Mino Raiola wanting to turn Haaland into the first player in the world to receive a salary of 1 million pounds / week.

Of course, this is a pre-tax figure, but still a huge salary for a player who hasn’t turned 21 yet.