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Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas garlands were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily blocked for cars. In total, 400 trees are decorated with garlands. Now the entire two-kilometer street from the Place de la Concorde to the Place de l'Étoile, where the Arc de Triomphe rises, shines with lights. Tourist from India: "Great, wonderful. We come...

Diwali is also a festival of lights. In India, it is customary to light lanterns and candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. In London, concerts and fairs are held in honor of Diwali. This year, the festival was attended by the mayor of the city, Sadiq Khan. He has Pakistani roots, and he tries to unite the different communities of the city. Guest of the festival: "London has always been and...

Thousands of lights flash and soon go out in the night sky over Seoul. The city hosts the International Fireworks Festival. Teams of the best pyrotechnicians from South Korea, Japan and the United States staged a grandiose light show. A few hours before the performance, the audience took the best seats in the city park overlooking the Hangang River. Each team of pyrotechnicians has prepared its own show,...

Do you dream of losing weight without strict restrictions and enjoying delicious food? The Mediterranean diet is your answer! This style of eating has been recognized as the best system in the world for the fourth year in a row according to US News & World Report and has even become a UNESCO cultural heritage. Suitable for everyone - from children to the elderly and pregnant women. Based on the diet...

Nine fairytale worlds woven from colorful lights have grown up in Singapore. Here you can walk among dinosaurs, walk through sand dunes, enjoy a journey through the jungle and look into a winter wonderland. All these installations are the fruit of the creative imagination of designer Norman Latourelle. He organizes the illumi International Festival of Light in different countries. Norman Latourelle,...

Almonds are the edible seeds of the fruit of the almond tree. It contains many essential substances for the body. First of all, almonds are a valuable source of natural acids. Oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fatty acid, helps reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. Phytic acid is considered a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals. Among other things, almonds have a rich...

Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over a beach in Monterey in the United States. Local authorities temporarily closed the area to people so as not to disturb or frighten the animals. However, many people come here and admire the sea lions from afar. "They are noisy and seem belligerent. Some attack each other. They have a lot of energy and seem to be having a great time. They are cool. They...

In the course of practical research, experts from America and Australia came to an unequivocal conclusion: chocolate increases brain activity. Back in the mid-1970s, psychologist Merrill Ellias began tracking the cognitive abilities of the brains of more than a thousand people over the age of 30 in New York State. His goal was simply to establish a relationship between blood pressure levels and brain...