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How many flavors of Coca-Cola are there?

Today, in addition to traditionalthere are five flavors sold around the world: cherry, vanilla, lemon, lemon It is blood orange. Those are the only ones survivors of dozens of variants that Coca-Cola has experimented with and discontinued in the past.…

Who was Montezuma?

Reader Question Igor Gustavo, Caxias do Sul, RS He was an Aztec leader of the 16th century. Under his rule, between 1502 and 1520, the civilization that occupied the current Mexican territory reached its economic and military peak. But the…

How is glass made?

1. The glass production process is somewhat reminiscent of making a cake. The first step is to gather the ingredients: 70% sand (taken from places like the bottom of lakes), 14% sodium, 14% calcium and another 2% chemical components 2.…

The 10 greatest genocides in history

– (Samuel Ienzi/Carpintaria Estúdio/) 10) EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT Where: CambodiaWhen: From 1975 to 1979Total dead: 1.7 millionIn just four years, the dictator Pol Pot (1925-1998), wiped out 20% of the population of his own country. Teachers, journalists, people who…

The 41 most bizarre deaths in the world

ILLUSTRATES John MontanaroEDITION Felipe van Deursen Part 1/6 the bunglersKings and common people, in any period of history, can depart this life in a way beyond rude – (João Montanaro/) RIGHT TO DIEAmerican politician and lawyer Clement Vallandigham was defending…