How was life in Brazil during the dictatorship?

Between 1964 and 1985, Brazil modernized itself, but social inequality increased, as well as political repression, foreign debt and inflation, which again became rampant in the 1980s. The country’s economy also grew. Large road and energy works interconnected previously isolated…

What are the ten biggest robberies in history?

what-the-ten-greatest-thefts-in-history Hands up! In this criminal ranking, almost 400 million dollars disappeared. And look, we only include robberies of banks and other places that keep cash. The politicians’ thefts were left out… 10. CHIC IN THE LAST STOLEN VALUE –…

Why do we wake up with puffy eyes?

»> The fault is a liquid called extracellular, so named because it lives circulating outside the cells of our body. When we lie down, this liquid is distributed throughout the body – including the head – causing the famous swelling…

How does the fakir not get hurt?

Concentration and technique are the fakir’s weapons to lie down on beds of nails and walk over hot coals without burning your feet. The term fakir means poor in Arabic and identifies Islamic Indians who wander through towns practicing “miracles”,…

Were there female ninjas and samurai?

illustrates Andre Toma edition Felipe van Deursen Yes, but they were known by other names. onna-musha for the samurai and kunoichi for the ninjas. To the onna-musha they mastered weapons and martial arts and protected their families in the absence…