Stop signs have a fascinating history. The first stop signs appeared in the United States in the 1910s. They were not red but yellow, as...
People are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that companies have on society and the environment. Consumers want to know who they are giving their...
Initially, we need to go back to the Middle Ages, when apothecaries already used a cross to signal their shop. At that time, the cross...
Pedestrian crossings, those characteristic stripes on the road, have an interesting history. The concept emerged in the mid-20th century. Before that, people crossed more or...
A arch bridge is highly efficient because it intelligently utilizes a simple property: it transforms weight (vertical loads) into thrusts that spread along its curve...
In Japan, you can't walk a few meters without coming face to face with a vending machine. The Japanese place a high value on convenience...
The phenomenon of love locks dates back to the early 20th century. At that time, a custom inspired by a tragic love story told in...
Dubai has transformed from a modest fishing village into a dazzling metropolis thanks to an impressive economic boom. Historically, Dubai's economy was primarily based on...
In the 17th century, the creation of Ganvié is directly linked to the difficult context of the time: the region was suffering from raids and...
In the early 2000s, China was experiencing an economic boom. The government then launched ambitious projects to modernize and urbanize the country. It is in...
