2. Nonverbal comunications
Romanian people are extremely friendly and expressive when they talk. They are Latin,
therefore they are not cold persons. They are comfortable with hugs and kisses on the cheek
when greeting or departing. During conversations Romanian people use a lot of gestures,
touch themselves on the arms, shoulders, hands and stand pretty closely to each other.
Hospitality characterizes the Romanian people. They simply adore having guests. Moreover,
direct eye contact is appreciated in Romania.
Handshaking is the most popular form of greeting. When a Romanian man is introduced to a
woman, he will probably kiss her hand. Romanians smile every time they meet their friends
or colleagues on the street.It is not considered impolite to discuss with a person about
politics, weight, income, or religion.
3. Disasters 1990 Vrancea earthquakes
On Wednesday 30th May 1990, at 13:40 local time, an earthquake of moment magnitude 7.0 and focal depth of 89 km occurred in
Romania.
The earthquake was felt (intensity IV) in Kiev, Lvov and Uzhgorod (Ukraine) but also further away in Moscow, Rostov and Sochi
(Russia).
The earthquake’s epicentre (45.83°N, 26.64°E) was in the Vrancea seismogenic source, in the Carpathian Mountains curvature. An
aftershock of moment magnitude 6.4 and focal depth of 79 km occurred just over 14 hours later (on May 31, 1990).
In the USGS EXPO-CAT database it is estimated that during this earthquake 355,000 people were exposed to intensity VII, of which
around 61% were in rural areas.
4. Technological Mysteries
Finding the tomb of Genghis Khan or Alexander the Great
Technology like ground-penetrating radar (GPR) enables archaeologists to look underground without digging, says Hiebert. For
National Geographic’s Valley of the Khans Project, his team used satellite imagery to identify potential locations for the burial site of
Genghis Khan, and then “ground-truthed” the areas with GPR to determine their viability. “While we didn’t locate the tomb of Genghis
Khan at the time, it’s a great way to survey large areas of land for what might be a relatively small feature. Ultimately it’s a numbers
game: The more area you’re able to survey, the more likely you are to find something. Why not the tomb of Genghis Khan? Or
Alexander the Great?”
5. Unusual Museums
The Louvre or the Louvre Museum (is the world's largest museum and a historic
monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right
Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (ward). Nearly 35,000 objects from
prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres
(652,300 square feet). The Louvre is the world's second most visited museum after the
Palace Museum in China, receiving more than 9.26 million visitors in 2014. It is also
the largest.
The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built as a fortress in the late
12th century under Philip II. Remnants of the fortress are visible in the basement of the
museum. The building was extended many times to form the present Louvre Palace.
In 1682, Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his household, leaving the
Louvre primarily as a place to display the royal collection, including, from 1692, a
collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. In 1692, the building was occupied
by the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres and the Académie Royale de
Peinture et de Sculpture, which in 1699 held the first of a series of salons. The
Académie remained at the Louvre for 100 years.During the French Revolution, the
National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum to display
the nation's masterpieces.
6. Endangered animals
Asian Elephants are much smaller than the African elephants only growing to a couple of meters tall. Asian elephants are found in the
tropical jungles of India and China, and throughout most countries in south-east Asia.
Asian elephants have been domesticated for hundreds of years for foresting and often battle. There are many places across Asia
where Asian elephants are kept for tourists to ride, and are often treated fairly badly. Asian elephants are well known for their immense
strength and friendliness towards humans.
Today, the Asian elephant is considered an endangered species with only around 50,000 left in the wild. This is due to the loss of
habitat of the Asian elephant and illegal poachers hunting the Asian elephant, for their skins and ivory.
7. Home remedies
Athletes Foot
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects the feet. It is medically referred to as tinea pedis, belonging to the
same group of fungi (dermatophytes), responsible for various other common fungal infections like jock itch or
tinea cruris and ringworm or Tinea corporis. The fungus tends to thrive in warm and moist areas such as the
region between the toes. Athlete’s foot is a fairly common condition that results in symptoms such as itching and
flaking of the affected skin. The infection is more common in men. Individuals with a compromised or weak
immune system are more prone to the infection. Even children may be susceptible to athlete’s foot. The infection
spreads easily through contact with an affected individual or from the sharing of personal items. Even walking
barefoot on a contaminated surface can put you at risk of developing the infection. This is the reason why athlete’s
foot usually occurs in individuals who use common swimming pools or locker rooms. Athlete’s foot also tends to
recur and many individuals are likely to suffer from the infection again after a period of time.
8. Famous outlaws
Edward "Ned" Kelly (December 1854 – 11 November 1880) was an Australian bushranger of Irish descent.
Kelly was born in the British colony of Victoria as the third of eight children to an Irish convict from County Tipperary and an Australian
mother with Irish parentage. His father died after serving a six-month prison sentence, leaving Kelly, then aged 12, as the eldest male
of the household. The Kellys were a poor selector family who saw themselves as downtrodden by Squatters and as victims of police
persecution. Arrested in 1870 for associating with bushranger Harry Power, Kelly was first convicted of stealing horses and imprisoned
for three years. He fled to the bush in 1878 after being indicted for the attempted murder of a police officer at the Kelly family's home.
After he, his brother Dan, and two associates murdered three policemen, the Government of Victoria proclaimed them outlaws.
9. Trains in Europe
Tunnel of Love (Ukraine)
The Tunnel of Love is a beautiful spot in Klevan, Ukraine. A three kilometer railway section leads to
the fibreboard factory. The train runs three times a day and delivers wood to the factory. However,
the trees make a green corridor, which attracts many couples, as well as photographers, for its eye
catching avenue.
It is said that if you and your beloved come to the Tunnel of Love and sincerely make a wish, it will
come true.
