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J. R. R. Tolkien's epic high fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings" is mainly known by the film adaptation of the book. The production of this popular trilogy took place in New Zealand. The breathtaking beauty of its land touched the feelings of both the cast and the viewers. So let us take a look at five spectacular places around New Zealand where LOTR was filmed
When a car becomes more than just a means of transportation and turns into a piece of engineering art, it can cost as much as a rocket. Despite the pandemic and global economic crisis, these masterpieces of the automotive industry sold at exorbitant prices are still produced and stay in demand. We found out which hypercars are the most expensive ones in 2021 and created our rating of the most luxurious vehicles with the biggest price tag.
Travel was on pause for much in 2020 due to the pandemic. Luckily, the travel industry is gradually reviving. Hence, many well-known owners of the hotel business no longer fear the closure of their hotels. On the contrary, they are preparing to open new ones. In this article, we will tell you about the posh hotels that will be in high demand in the upcoming summer season. Visitors are sure to forget there not only about the coronavirus but also about their daily routine, problems, etc.
Forbes published the World's Top 20 Most Valuable Soccer Teams in 2019-2020. Notably, there are 9 clubs from the UK in this prestigious list, more than from any other country. So let us see who is who in the financial rankings, and who is the richest of them all.
Experienced market participants say that traders should better invest in gold. Experts propose distributing shares in a personal investment portfolio so that it contains gold. There are at least five reasons for long-term investments in this precious metal
According to financial holding JPMorgan Chase & Co, the ability to properly delegate tasks among members of a large group and drive a team to reach great heights of performance and success is one of the most important qualities of a good leader. Among other leadership qualities, Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of the corporation, notes the ability to analyze the situation, a high level of discipline, and strong attention to detail. In our article, you will find out about five essential leadership skills necessary to motivate and inspire a large group of employees
George Soros is dubbed the father of hedge funds for a reason. Since 1969, his brainchild, the Quantum Group fund that traded currency and equity, has made a fortune for hundreds of traders from around the globe. Later, Soros stopped working with outside investors, turning the fund into a private one. For this reason, many stopped following where the famous financier invests. Meanwhile, the 90-year old guru continues to increase his fortune. Let us have a look at the portfolio of the legendary investor to see what he is betting on today.
According to Forbes' data, 2,755 people are recognized as billionaires in 2021. The number of stinking rich people increased roughly by 30% in 2021 from a year ago. New billionaires have emerged this year in almost every country from the list which includes 70 countries. The exception is the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean Sea where the number of rich people contracted. Besides, Angola and Kuwait used to have 1 billionaire each, but they were not able to secure their capital and were deleted from the rating.
The coronavirus pandemic has deteriorated the already thorny food problem that humanity has been trying to solve for several years. Globally, food prices have been rising for nine months in a row amid lockdowns that prevented stores from normal trading. In March, they added 2.1% reaching the highest level since summer 2014. Experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, have chosen three products, which price skyrocketed in the previous month. Let us find out the top-3 foods with the rapidly growing prices
It has been 5 years since worldly recognized female architect Zaha Hadid passed away. Her buildings are distinguished by unusual embodiments, primarily by the smoothness of the forms and the quirkiness of details. Experts compare the masterpieces of the iconic architect to spaceships. Find out Zaha Hadid's seven best buildings from around the world in our photo gallery
Forbes revealed its list of the world's richest women. In 2021, 328 women are included in the traditional ranking, while 63 of them are newcomers to the list. Their combined fortune is $1.53 trillion. Almost a third of them are self-made women, while the rest just inherited hefty sums of money. Let us take a look at those lucky women who top the Forbes ranking
Skyscrapers take up the lion's share in the architecture of the world's largest megapolises. Many skyscrapers became staples of the city skyline even though some of them boast an unorthodox design. The designers try and integrate plants into the usual glass and concrete of your typical high-rise. Professionals go for the environmental touch. Many skyscrapers look almost transparent not to overhang the pedestrians. We present to you eight unconventional high-rise designs.
