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10. The 1966 T.V. set of Batman.

9. Letter received from General Thomas Handy to General Carl Spaatz, authorizing the dropping of the first atomic bomb. 25 July 1945.


source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C4357817630

8. In winter 1926, horses escaped stable during a night fire and jumped into a ice clogged river where they are trapped by the huge ice chunk. They struggled to get free, but they froze in the ice. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

7. Before selfies were selfies Buzz Aldrin took this one in 1966.

6. Driving class at Michigan Highland Park University, 1939.

5. Class held in a train wagon (reason undocumented), Ontario, Canada, 1932.

4. Porsche showing the model of the beetle to Hitler, 1930s.

3. The Royal Navy on the way home from France with Queen Victoria on board, who had just visited Napoleon III, 1858.

2. Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona in 1925.

Here are some snapshots of some of the most captivatingly vulnerable moments in history.


source: http://canyouactually.com/41-rare-and-captivating-moments-in-history-youve-probably-never-seen-before/2/


http://emgn.com/entertainment/these-17-images-capture-rare-epic-moments-in-history-that-will-spin-your-mind/






1. Execution by cannon, in Shiraz, Iran, mid-late 19th century.

23. Bizzare After Death Fact: LifeGems.


A US company will take your remains and turn them into a diamond which can be used by your loved ones.The company uses the cremated remains of you or a pet to create synthetic diamonds which range in weight and price. A full human body can provide sufficient carbon to make up to 50 one carat diamonds (which cost around $14,000 each). After the carbon from the corpse is purified, it is converted to graphite which is then used in the synthetic diamond process. The resulting diamond is engraved with the name of the dead, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.



source: http://listverse.com/2008/12/08/top-10-bizarre-death-related-facts/
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21. The tiny poison arrow frog has enough poison to kill over 2200 people.

20. Every 40 seconds, someone commits suicide.

19. Every 90 seconds, one woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.

18. 80% of all Soviet males born in 1923 died in World War II.

17. The creator of the Pringles packaging had his ashes stored in a Pringles Can after he died.

16. A body decomposes four times faster in water than on land.


source: http://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/weird-death-facts/

http://www.buzzfeed.com/tomchivers/strange-and-unexpected-facts-about-death

5. Humans have been burying their dead for at least 200,000 years. Among the earliest suspected grave sites are Atapuerca, Spain, and Pontnewydd Cave, Wales.


6. .Exactly why we get old and die is still a puzzle.


7. About 93.5% of humans have died. (Of the108 billion people estimated to have lived since the emergence of anatomically modern human beings, 7 billion are still alive.).


8. The leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease.


9. The leading cause of death among young people in the developed world is car accidents.


10. The leading cause of death among young women in the developing world is child birth.



11. Every year, about 8 out of every 1,000 people die, according to the Population Reference Bureau and the CIA’s World Factbook.


12.That’s about 55.3 million people per year. Or: 151,600 people a day; 6,316 people an hour; 105 people a minute; nearly two people a second.


13. Dead bodies swell up like balloons after about four days, due to the gases and liquids released by autolysis.This stage is called “bloat”.



14. Of the 55 million deaths per year, about 9.5 million are Chinese.



15. About half of Britons believe in life after death.

4. Men who are hanged get a death erection, known as rigor erectus.

3. A human head remains conscious for around 20 seconds after being decapitated.

2. Left handed people die 3 years earlier than right handed people.

1. More than 7000 people die annually due to the doctor's bad handwriting.

13. Russia - Ilyushin IL-96-300($50,000,000).


Vladimir Putin can jet-set around the world in his Ilyushin IL-96-300. It’s gotfour Aviadvigatel PS-90 two-shaft turbofan engines and is lauded as the first wide body airliner in the Soviet Union. The highest quality navigation and satellite systems keep the Russian President safe and sound, while 262 seats accommodate other leaders in the global arena. At the start of 2015, the Ministry of Defense in Russia ordered the newest variation of the aircraft, which would be a superstar in air defending. It can hold 65 tons of fuel and travel up to 3,500 kilometers. Only one has been made.

12. Egypt - Airbus A340-200($166,000,000).


The Airbus A340-200 its a long-range, four-engine plane equipped with enough power to go 9,000 nautical miles. With its turbo fan engines, it is the aircraft of choice for the elite of some of the world’s most reputable airlines, including Lufthansa, Iberia, South African, and Swiss International. And while the base cost is about $87 million, it takes a whole lot more money to make it lavish enough for the head honcho of Egypt. Featuring a cockpitmade of glass, LCD screens, and in-flight entertainment, this is the coolest way to fly.

11. US - Doomsday ($220,000,000).


The Doomsday is a plane that can now get through a nuclear explosion, asteroid collision, or a number of other terrorist attacks (hence the name Doomsday.) The aircraft is protected by a radiation-proof shell, and is technologically savvy, with 67 antennae and satellite dishes.

10. France - Airbus A330-200($240,000,000).


French President Francois Hollande is riding pretty in the Airbus A330-200, which flashes a price tag of a mere $240 million. This plane is capable of both short-term and long-term trips, making it a smart choice for the Frenchman. Plus, it can seat 247 passengers, making it ideal for those long meetings between world leaders as they soar high in the air. Of course, it wouldn’t be a presidential plane without some upgrades, such as LED lights, a modern interior, extra-plushseating, and some bunks for the crew. As far as stats are concerned, the Airbus A330-200 features a twin-engine and 222-inch fuselage cross-section wide body. At takeoff, it weighs in at 242 metric tonnes.

9. Germany - Airbus A340-313($238,000,000).



Also known as the Konrad Adenauer (named after the famed German statesman), the $238 million Airbus A340-313 is gorgeous and holds nothing back. Gleaming in its black, red, and gold glory (on a white background), it is a true German beauty. Not only that, but it has good deeds to its merit; it was used to help Libyan citizens evacuate to safety back in 2011. Power and precision meet head-on as the Airbus A340-313 cruises along non-stop for up to 8,400 miles. It can hold up to 143 passengers and featured rooms just for sleeping, as well as a VIP cabin that has got to be super cool.

8. Bangladesh - Boeing 777-300ER($260,000,000).



You may not equate Bangladesh with a lavish lifestyle, but when it comes to the Boeing 777-300ER, you have got $260 million worth of excellence. This twin jet broke aviation headlines back in 2014 and features seating for both business and economy classes. A top-rated plane, it joined the elitist Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet in 2011. This piece of machinery is in it for the long haul, weighing less and emitting 22% less carbon dioxide than its predecessors. It features a General Electric twin engine and has solidified itself as one of the top-performing commercial planes out there. It also flies non stop to several European destinations.

7. Japan - Boeing 747-400 ($300,000,000).


Traditional Japanese values may place an emphasis on the natural and simple, but the Boeing 747-400 is a $300 million reminder that this Asian country is also on the up-and-up. Part of the Japan Airlines JAL Aircraft Collection, this plane is a wunderkind, cruising out at 916 kilometers per hour and going head-on for 12,300 kilometers. In true Japanese efficiency, the Boeing 747-400 is wonderfully aerodynamic, withbuilt-in winglets and a wingspan maxing out at nearly 70 meters. It has got four huge engines as well as automatic systemization and a fully-equipped cockpit that is manned by a two-man crew.

6. Yemen - Boeing 747SP ($300,000,000).


The President of Yemen coughed up $300 million for the Boeing 747SP, but unfortunately, it suffered some serious damage in the summer of 2015. Caught in a firestorm at the Aden International Airport in Yemen.