Alaska was sold to America in 1867 | Did you know that
Did you know that Russia sold Alaska to America in 1867 for 7.2 million USD? Many Americans said “we bought a giant walrus and an expensive farm.” Currently, the exploitation of Alaska’s natural resources every year produces 40 times the initial investment.
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Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik
Harpa is a concert hall and conference center, the newest of the public buildings constructed in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The building was inaugurated with a concert in May 2011. It is an example of investment in culture, a way out of the grave economic crisis that hit the North Island. Harpa is designed [...]
