I can't imagine my life without Internet. It seems like years have passed since the time there was no World Wide Web. But do you remember how it all began? Let's refresh our memories.
It was the first picture ever uploaded on the Net. Back in 1992 Silvano de Gennaro from the CERN uploaded this photo on info.cern.ch.
And here is the first banner ad ever. HotWired created this ad format to make some money in 1994. On October 25, 1994 AT&T was the first to display this 468 x 60 banner on HotWired website
This is the first video on YouTube, uploaded at 8:27PM on Saturday April 23rd, 2005. The video was shot by Yakov Lapitsky at the San Diego Zoo.
The very first item sold on eBay was a broken laser pointer for $14.83.
It's the best house on wheels I have ever seen. Unfortunately, there is no price on manufacturer's website, so I have no idea if I can afford one. I think, I can't :) It has about 90 m² (969 sq ft) living space.
Also on board: Central Heating System Emergency Power Aggregate High Voltage Power Supply Sound Isolated suitable for -20° to 50°C 2 Rear Axes Semitrailer In Front Cameras connected to TV Remote-Controlled Door Fire Extinguishing System Whirlpool Flat-TV in every room Porcelain Toilet Waterbed Sensor-activated Tap Miele Kitchen Devices Solid Wood Furniture Electric Window Shades Lighted Cellar-Box Automatic Satellite-System Steel-Reinforced Door Water- and Sewage-Tank Thermo Glass
And if requested: Granite Floor e.g. Helicopter Landing Site Garage for a Vehicle Motorboat in Cellar 2-Storeyed
This weird festival takes place every year in northern Spanish Basque village of Lekeitio. It is called Antzar Eguna (Geese's Day). The contestants have to jump up from the boat and hold onto the goose for as long as possible while being dunked in the sea. The geese are dead, don't worry. But in former times they used to be alive.
Moscow is placed second on the list of the most expensive real estate markets in 2009 with the average of $20,853 per sq.m. Monte Carlo is more expensive, but London is already cheaper. Here is an example of the place you can rent for 1000 US dollars.
Polish Woodstock is music festival that has taken place since 1995. Its organizers call it "the biggest festival in Europe". It is attended by more than 400 000 visitors.
This 6-wheel Chevrolet El Camino from Kentucky is listed on Ebay. The owner says that he drives the car every day and there seems to be no problem with it. The car used to participate in the different shows, but now it is retired and on sale. If you want to have it, here is more information and contacts of the owner
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