Frozen is a 2013 American computer-animated musical fantasy film directed by Chris Buck and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 53rd animated feature film produced by Disney and is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen. The story follows a princess embarking on a journey with an iceman, his reindeer, […]
Felix Loch has amassed six overall World Cup titles, twelve championship golds, and three Olympic gold medals as a professional luger. He has put together one of the finest records in the sport. But did you know he had one of his gold medals melted into two? German luger Felix Loch had his 2010 Vancouver
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Hitler was one of the most despised figures in modern history. He single-handedly orchestrated monstrous events that led to the deaths of millions of people. But despite his military prowess, did you know that he committed many major mistakes that led to his ultimate demise? Hitler did not get to anticipate the harsh Russian winters
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The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was held in Russia. Several Russians won medals during this event, but most were stripped of them because they were caught using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. But did you know how they were able to go undetected until the last minute? In the Sochi Olympics, Russians covertly swapped their athletes’ urine
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Switching teams and trading players are common practices among professional sports players. With the right offer and better benefits, it’s no wonder many players move around teams. Many sports teams are looking for players with higher potential and entice them to join theirs. But did you know that a Russian hockey player declined a $1
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Esteemed for his ballet creations such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky became recognized for his skillfulness in musical compositions. With that said, Tchaikovsky received countless support, including the long-spanning emotional and financial aid from his relationship with Madame Nadezhda von Meck. Through the exchange of letters, Nadezhda von Meck
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Maintaining cars is supposedly an easy task. At most, we just have to bring our vehicles to our mechanics for maintenance. But did you know that service centers in Russia provide auto blankets to keep your car warm? Maintaining cars in the coldest towns of Russia is not as simple as you may think. Some
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When we think of Alaska, we immediately think about how cold it must be and how everything must be covered in snow. Here are the facts, the place is not barren, and not all areas in Alaska are covered with snow throughout the year. But is it the center of the world? In the 1930s,
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10 reasons why Russians don’t smile much In the Russian communicative consciousness, there is a rule: the smile must be a genuine reflection of a good mood and a good relationship. For many centuries, everyday existence in Russia was a strenuous battle for survival; the life of the common Russian was grueling, and worry became
Statement About Honoring American and Russian Space Heroes During the Apollo 11 Mission THE TWO MEN we hope will set foot on the moon represent all mankind. Their achievement will be the world’s achievement. It is fitting, therefore, that the first lunar explorers carry with them some recognition of the sacrifice made by other space
