“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art … Read more
This amazing collection of old photos of China was discovered by motohakone who bought at a flea market in Cannes, France in 1982. The photos were taken by a French who made a trip to China, and visited Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing in October 1921. Here are the vintage photographs that capture the everyday life … Read more
In the mid-to-late 1800s, George Mortimer Pullman founded the Pullman Palace Car Company during the boom of railroads in the United States. During his day, George Pullman was one of the most inventive, innovative entrepreneurs. After an extremely uncomfortable overnight train ride from Buffalo to Westfield, New York, he realized that there was a vast … Read more
In 1974, the precious mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses II was set to travel to France. The reason to transport the mummy from Egypt to another country was to put it in special laboratories located in France to assist in preserving its condition. But there was one problem. Under the French law, anyone who enters the … Read more
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong put his one small step for mankind on the Moon. It left the first human footprint on the moon. However, conspiracy theorists now claimed that he didn’t even wear the boots that created that footprint. To support their … Read more
On January 28, 1887, the construction of the Eiffel Tower started. 2 years, 2 months and 5 days later, the iconic tower was finished in record time, considered by many as a veritable technical feat.