"To hell with my life ..."
Failures happen, and with this you just need to accept. After all, it could be worse ...
Mountain chair for this extreme
American designer and fan of climbing Utah Dallin Smith (Dallin Smith) came up and made for mountaineers unusual wicker chairs, which can be attached directly to the cliff, thus giving the opportunity to the Conquerors of heights stay on long climbs. With this invention, the athletes will be able to custom make small halts even in the most awkward places. On steep mountain slopes, they can relax, eat, change clothes and just enjoy the incredible expanse of opening bird's-eye view.
Amazing house in stone
What you see in this picture? You may not believe it, but in fact this stone impressive size is the fruit of the imagination of Spanish designers who managed to place inside the compact but comfortable house! See more on this concept in a stone house, built in perfect harmony with nature.
Ink lake
In the town of Sidi Bel Abbes, who is in Algeria, has an unusual body of water, which is clearly not suitable for fishing, not least because it is completely filled with ink, which can be safely used for writing.
Scientists have long tried to solve the riddle, and that was most recently found the answer. It turned out that the appearance of the ink in the lake - the result of the merger in this body of water of the two rivers, one of which is the source of a huge amount of iron salts, and another - organic compounds found in the peat bogs. Thanks that's such a "tandem" appeared quite natural inkwell, whose history is shrouded in a huge number of legends.
Locals love to tell the story of what was once their town bought the dark forces of the soul alive. Then one day, signing a contract, they have run out of ink, so they decided to leave their positions in such an unusual way. Opinions people about the origin of the strange lake, which they like to call ink or ink, divided. Some consider him the tricks of evil and try to even close to it, but the more daring, failing to establish a business, earn money on it now. There are those who would prefer to see in the lake plain water, because the climate in these places is very arid, so drinking water would not be a hindrance.
In fairness it should be noted that the quality of the ink in the lake is high enough, so they are sold not only in Algeria, but also in many other countries. Tourists also take great pleasure from the locals various souvenirs made out of natural materials. Yet scientists warn everyone to see this natural wonder that for a long time to be near such an unusual and interesting attractions can be dangerous, because there is a huge possibility get serious poisoning acrid fumes.
In Japan, cherry blossom
It is truly a stunner.
From late March to early April hundreds of trees covered with white and pinkish-white flowers, turning Japan into a prosperous country. Sakura every year, like a magnet, attracts thousands of people wanting to enjoy this amazing spectacle of beauty. Cherry blossom only lasts a few days.Japanese botanists report that this year's cherry blossom prematurely due to the warm winter. So, it's time to drop everything and go to admire the flowers. If this is not possible, then Must See BeforeYou Die advises enjoy your photos and maybe even smell the flowers. And at the same time check out the great haiku about cherry blossoms.
27 of the rules of the 19th century gentleman
Surprisingly, more than 100 years the rules of etiquette has not changed.
We want to introduce you to the basic rules of communication for the gentlemen who first published in 1875 in A Gentleman's Guide to Etiquette's Cecil B. Hartley.
And almost all the rules of conduct applicable gentleman now. Let us behave like educated people.- Riding inexperience is a distraction while talking on his watch, the handset or notebook. Even if you're tired and you're bored, do not show this.
- Never interrupt someone who says. Even a simple clarification of the wrong date can be rude if you that nobody asked. Even worse for a person to finish his thought or rush it in any way. Waiting until the end of the anecdote or story, even you are already familiar.
- Never try to prove their case by increasing the voice of arrogance or derogatory treatment. Always be kind and honest , free from any dictatorship.
- Never, of course, if you did not ask do not tell about your own business or profession in society. Generally less attention is paid to the person.
- Gentleman with a real intelligence and culture, usually modest. It may feel like being in everyday society that he intellectually above those around him, but he will not seek to show their superiority over them. He will not seek to affect the topics in which the sides are not knowledgeable. Whatever he says, always noted courtesy and respect for the feelings and opinions of others.
- No less important than the ability to speak well, the ability to listen with interest. It is what makes a person a great conversationalist and distinguishes man from a good society.
- Never listen to a conversation between two people that is not meant for you. If they are so close that you can not hear them, you can, observing decorum, just go to another place.
- Try to speak as much as possible, brief and to the point. Avoid prolonged distractions and not related to the subject of comments.
- If you hearken to flattery, then you should also open the door to excessive conceit and stupidity.
- Even if you are sure that your opponent is not quite right, keep a calm discussion , arguments and counter-arguments to express not becoming personal. If you see that the other person is adamant in his error, then deftly move the conversation to another subject, leaving him to save face, and you avoid the anger and irritation.
- Note, if you want persistent political beliefs. But do not bulge them in any case and in any case, do not force other people to agree with you. Listen calmly other opinions and not get stuck in a fierce debate. Suppose your partner thinks you're a bad politician, but do not give him a reason to doubt that you are a gentleman.
- Talking about your friends, do not compare them with each other. Talk about the merits of each of them, but do not try to enhance the dignity of one by another opposition vices.
- Avoid any conversation topics that can injure missing. gentleman would never slander or libel listen.
- Even witty man becomes tedious and ill-mannered as he tries to fully absorb the attention of the company.
- Avoid too frequent use of quotations and thoughts of the great. As a flavoring for food, they can decorate the conversation, but an excessive amount of spoils the dish.
- Avoid pedantry. This is not a sign of intelligence and stupidity.
- Speak their native language correctly , at the same time do not be too big supporter of formal correctness phrases.
- Never make comments if others make mistakes in his speech. Pay attention to words or other action by such mistakes is a sign of bad manners interlocutor.
- If you are an expert or scientist, avoid using technical terms. This is a sign of bad taste, because many people can not understand. However, if you accidentally used a word or phrase will be an even greater mistake to rush immediately to explain its meaning. Nobody will thank you for this underscore their ignorance.
- Never aspire to play the role of jester, because very quickly you will gain fame as a "ridiculous man" for parties. This role is not valid for this gentleman. Strive to make your sides laughing with you, not at you.
- Avoid boasting. Talk about their money, telephone, is a sign of very bad taste. So we can not be proud of your closeness with outstanding people, even if it takes place to be. Constant emphasis on "my friend, Governor X" or "my close friend, the president of Y» is pompous and unacceptable.
- Do not strive to give your image an excessive depth and sophistication , contemptuously rejecting cheerful conversations, jokes and entertainment. Try to act in accordance with the society in which you are in, if it does not conflict with the rules of a gentleman.
- Roughly, indecent and foolish to insert citations into his speech, expressions and terms in a foreign language.
- If you feel like getting angry in a conversation, then either refer to another topic, or shut up. You can say the words in the heat of passion that you would never use in a peaceful state of mind, and then you will bitterly regret.
- "Never talk about rope in the presence of a man whose relative was hanged" - although it's rough, but true proverb. Carefully avoid topics that might be too personal for a friend, do not interfere in other people's family affairs . Do not seek to discuss other people's secrets, but if you do them all the same trusted, consider this as a very valuable mark and never transmit their knowledge to a third party.
- Although travel contribute to the development of mind and outlook gentleman, still not worth it in any case, insert the phrase "when I was in Paris ...", "in Italy that are not ..." and so on.
- Avoid gossip. This is a woman looks disgusting, but for men it is absolutely despicable.
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