What are the most costly mistakes ever made in history?
1. The land is useless.
Alexander II of the Russian Empire thought Alaska was just a useless ice land, so he sold it to America for a very cheap price (7.2 million USD) (which would be worth 1 billion dollars today), but now Alaska is one of the most important areas in the world with an estimate...
"Wash After Each Client" – The Night Butterflies and Their Lives in the 19th Century
These women were no different from slaves.
In 19th-century Europe and Tsarist Russia, those in power discovered the potential to exploit women and thus legalized the "oldest profession" in the world, leading to the rise of "night butterflies."
Thanks to Napoleon’s decrees, the registration and...
7 Little-Known Facts About the Iconic Supersonic Aircraft Concorde
This plane stands as a remarkable milestone in aviation history.
The Concorde project was a collaborative effort funded by the United Kingdom and France, each investing a staggering $1.44 billion. Initially, 18 airlines worldwide placed orders for the Concorde, but only British Airways and Air...
