The flag of the United Kingdom has such a complex shape is no coincidence.

       Its history began after the announcement of the Union of England 

       and Scotland in 1603. Flag got by imposing the English flag of

       St.George (red cross on white background) on the Scottish flag of

       St. Andrew (white diagonal cross on a blue background).

       When in 1801 the Kingdom of Ireland joined, put the flag of

       St. Patrick (red diagonal cross on white background). 

       It is worth noting that some Welsh appeal put it on the whole web 

       and its symbol — the red dragon, but that would be unlikely.

   In the First world war pigeon post was widely used by all warring countries. In some of them, the marine, she was used on military ships. Particularly notable birds for merit were awarded orders and medals. Moreover, in the British army the homing pigeon number 888 was awarded the rank of Colonel. When he died, he was buried with all the honors, put in the funeral of military high ranks.

The only justified on the first the Auschwitz trial in 1947, was Dr. Hans münch. He was a member of the NSDAP and the SS, but was the only employee of Auschwitz, who did not participate in the division of the incoming prisoners to work, experiment and "suicide." Although münch conducted experiments on prisoners, he tried to resort to various tricks to stretch the experiences for as long as possible, and to cause harm as little as possible. Thus he saved many lives as test subjects, which could not bring any benefit, sent to the gas chambers.

The most numerous ethnic group in the USA are descendants of Germans. The total number of people who believed their German roots completely, or half, is about 60 million people. This figure is comparable to the population of Germany is about 82 million.

                 Coca-Cola was invented by pharmacist John Pemberton, 

                 consisted of Coca leaves and Cola nuts, was patented as a medicinal remedy 

            for nervous disorders and sold in pharmacies.

Cards "Engaged", "Divorced", "Married". Of the Russian Empire. 1900s.
Categorically unambiguous postcards that could be sent without text.

     British posters of the Second World war.