Fiction is often far more interesting than reality, and a good example of this is the story about the sinister "Devil's Bible." Legend has it that in the 13th century, in the region that today corresponds to the Czech Republic, a monk was sentenced to death for committing a serious violation of the rules of the monastery in which he lived

Social security is not just about retirement payments to workers: there are other benefits that are provided by workers, making them even more important in people's lives. Check out some resources offered by Social Security, in addition to retirement. 1. Maternity pay Assistance given to women who are absent from work because of childbirth, non-criminal abortion, adoption or judicial custody for adoption purposes

As you may be following in the news, the Brazilian Government is working to approve a series of measures in the National Welfare. But do you know what will really change for workers? To answer this question, we produce the infographic that is in this matter. It shows what changes in social security rates and also tells you a little more about who will be included in the new packages

Recently, during an event in the state of Texas, US President Donald Trump declared himself a nationalist. The statement drew applause from some, but chills from others. But what, after all, did he mean by "being nationalistic" and what does this term mean politically and historically? Throughout the history of mankind and the different types of government exercised on all continents, nationalism has been taking shape that basically depends on who is calling itself a nationalist

It's election year, and taking advantage of the moment, our colleagues at Tecmundo - Mega Curioso's older "brother" site - decided to dedicate an episode of the History of Technology series to politics. But calm down! The business here has nothing to do with advertising: the idea is to tell how the history of voting in Brazil unfolded until we got to the electronic ballot box

Several factors make physical problems no longer impeding a dignified and independent life. Accessibility solutions have brought new possibilities for these people, not to mention the surgical options that have become available, thanks to medical advances. Strabismus is a relatively common disorder that, besides the aesthetic issue, can cause some vision difficulties

1. Taking pictures at the Leaning Tower in Italy Expectation: “It will be the most liked photo of my profile on Feice!” Reality: You Record a Flash Mob of Tourists Holding the Hanging Tower 2. Enjoying a sunny weekend in Rio de Janeiro Expectation: “I will debut my new bikini in Copacabana” Reality: You need to arm your umbrella offshore 3. Taking

In times of war, snipers (or snipers) are extremely necessary and lethal to shoot down enemies that are out of reach of the most common weapons. Known for being extremely accurate, they are characterized by being able to shoot down opponents with just one fatal shot. Away from popular shooting games like Call of Duty and Battlefield, snipers are very real and carry the weight of deciding whether or not people will live after their fatal shots

1. Chizhik-Pyzhik - Russia The small image of a 10-foot-high bird is located on the bridge over the meeting of the Fontanka and Moyka rivers in St. Petersburg. The sculpture was created in 1994 by Georgiano Rezo Gabriadze to honor the noisy students at the nearby Imperial Legal Academy. Founded in 1835 and operating for over 80 years, this school prohibited alcohol consumption on its premises

You might even find it too early to talk about Christmas. But if you already have a look at the shops, many places already have Christmas decorations popping up in their windows. Already have panettone, already has Santa Claus and, for many people, already has to pay to pay gifts. Anyway, you don't really have to be at the time of a commemorative date to talk about it, do you

As you may have noticed, we here at Mega Curioso are Christmas fans and have already posted a series of stories involving Christmas themes such as curious traditions, creative decorations, weird decorations and even disastrous Christmas trees. And speaking of them, today we will present to you one that joined RankBrasil - ranking of Brazilian records - as the largest Christmas tree in the country made with pet bottles

Christmas has magical traditions that span generations, and one of them is the assembly of the tree. We have already told you a little about its origin and the right day to set it up, but an English couple who live in Manchester were startled when they decided to join the tradition last Monday (7). Tatianna Scott and Matthew Woods bought a Christmas tree for £ 30 and kept it for a week before placing the ornaments.

If you have pets and love to decorate your home over Christmas, have you ever wondered what to think of the poor in the face of so many colorful balls, bows, hangers, garlands and lights? Imagine the difficulty of resisting the temptation to attack and do the biggest binge with all these "toys"

You already had the opportunity to check out here at Mega Curioso some Christmas decorations that did not work very well, besides the trees decorated in the most different and lazy ways. Now you can check out another decorative Christmas selection that deviates slightly from the simplest pattern of the time

In place of ice, trees (Image source: Reproduction / Google) Although we have the feeling that Antarctica has always been a “block of ice, ” one study found that, in fact, a rainforest existed there 52 million years ago in the Eocene period. Such a discovery, recently revealed, was built on the analysis of fossil pollens found in ocean floor sediments east of the frozen continent. To

We at Mega Curioso have talked about World War II on several occasions. However, as there are so many fascinating (and terrifying) curiosities about this conflict that go unnoticed in the middle of the story, we've decided to put together a selection - based on an article posted by Elisabeth Sherman on All That Is Interesting - for you to check out: 1 - After Germany invaded Poland - on September 1, 1939 - the British and the French were quick to declare war against the Nazis

Auschwitz, located in Oswiecim, Poland, became active in 1940 and became one of the most notorious Nazi-led concentration and extermination camps. The complex consisted of 48 camps in total - the largest of which were Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II-Birkenau and Auschwitz III-Monowitz - and today it is known as the largest mass murder site in human history

Although WWII-inspired films and series give the impression that US troops were filled with soldiers who bravely volunteered to fight the conflict, two-thirds of the men sent to Europe were recruited by the Army to go to war. Still about the Americans, the idea that their participation in the war saved the allies from defeat is misguided

If we look back over the headlines that circulated the world most during the year, top of the list will surely be news about the conflicts in the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis involving refugees in Europe and the barbarism committed by members of the Islamic State. However, not everyone understands what exactly has led to so much confusion

Today's “Next Stop” will take you to Poland, a Central European country bordering Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Russia. Of these neighboring countries, Germany has the largest number of Polish immigrants. In fact, it is estimated that 35% of Poles in the world live in other countries, with the largest concentration of immigrants being in Australia, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom and, of course, Brazil. To