Top 10 Military Technologies that Changed History

The history of war is very ancient and starts from the beginning of the human race. Winning is wish of every human in world. People use different tactics, weapons and strategies in war. Weapons technology plays an important role in war. Dangerous weapons are always a good and helpful thing to win a war. In the following, there is a list of top 10 technologies which change the history of war,

1. Gunpowder

Gunpowder was invented by Chinese in 800 A.D. It was accidently created. After which Chinese kept it as secret for almost 400 years. In that time they created a lot of weapons related to gunpowder. But after that their secret is revealed and gunpowder spread across the globe to every continent. Till today it is used in almost every latest weapon in world

2. Rifled Barrels

It is true that gunpowder revolutionized warfare until the 1800s it was extremely difficult to have high accuracy and range with this type of weaponry. The smooth barrels of the guns determined a semi-random trajectory for long and medium distances. However, the introduction of the rifle gave the bullet a rotational movement.

3. Tanks

Tank was invented in mid 19^th century in the Europe. In the World War 1 tanks were use mainly for the first time. A tank is a tracked, armored fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility and tactical offensive and defensive capabilities. Firepower is normally provided by a large-caliber main gun in a rotating turret and secondary machine guns. Now tank is an necessary part of every big army in the world.

4. Trucks

Trucks were widely used in the Second World War, which played an important role. Trucks help in moving of soldiers across the war zone, also used to for ammo and food supply for the soldiers. When the introduction of the internal combustion engine permitted the rapid relocation of heavy artillery, tanks and planes, but also constituted the advent of ballistic missiles.

5. Planes

Before plane was invented all the battle will be fought on land or sea, but before World War plane was invented and for the first time in history the Italians utilized planes in their war against Turkey not only to take high altitude photographs of the strategic positions occupied by the enemy but also to bomb them. However, these planes were relatively slow and the Second World War was the point when airplanes really proved their value in combat.

Top 10 Goalkeepers Of The Last Decade

In football goalkeeper is the most important player in a team. He is the last man to defend his team while other team is striking. In penalty strokes also goal keeper is the only man to save his team from losing or helps his team to win. There were many legendary goalkeepers in the history. In the following there is a list of top 10 goal keepers from the last decade,

1. Julio Caesar de Espindola

He is a Brazilian footballer who is currently a player of Internationale of the Italian Serie A where he is appointed as a Goalkepper. In 2009 he was felicitated as the best goalkeeper by IFFHS and also Serie A Goalkeeper of 2009. This prolific player started his career as an international footballer in 2003 and was included in 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.

2. Iker Casillas

He is a Spanish Goalkeeper who also plays for Real Madrid He led Spain to their first championship in 44 years, the European Championship. In 2010 he also lead Spain in the FIFA World Cup. He is one of the best Goalkeepers of Europe also became the first capped Goalkeeper ever in the UEFA Champions League.

3. Gianluigi Buffon

The Italian footballer is goalkepper of the Italian nation football team and played for  Juventus of Serie A. He has a highest record of being called the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year for eight times. He was named the Italian captain of football team for Euro 2008.

4. Edwin van der Sar

He is a Dutch footballer and also plays for the English club of Manchester United. He  won the UEFA Champions League with Ajax and Manchester United in 1995 and 2008 respectively. He has been titled the best European Goalkeeper in 1995.

5. Igor Akinfeev

He is a Russian footballer who played for CSKA Moscow, a Russian championship. He also established a favorable place in Euro 2008.

The 10 Amazing Places to See Once in Life

The world is full of interesting and beautiful places. There are many places which look like heaven on earth. Some people are keen of traveliing around the world. Every year billion of dollars are spend on tourism. In the following there is list of top 10 places in the world must to go once in a life,

1. Panama

The Panama Canal cuts through land and joins the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Panama Canal connects North and South America and is a one of greatest human effort. Thousands of men dug through land to connect the two oceans. You should have a ship or yacht to go through Panama canal having a beautiful view on both sides of canal.

2. Iguazu Waterfalls

Iguazu waterfalls are located at the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, you will find the most beautiful water fall in the world. On the Argentinean side, you can walk right around it, but the best views are on the Brazilian side.

3. Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is got the most exotic plant life you could ever dream to see. The dragon’s blood tree is the most famous. Shaped like an umbrella, its sap is red, due to which its name is Socotra. It’s an extremely bio-diverse place. Most of the birds, insects and animals are endemic species.

4. Kyoto, Japan

Famed for its exotic and perfectly manicured gardens and its beautiful tiered Buddhist temples, this Japanese city on the island of Honshu will take your breath away. It’s steeped in history as it was the erstwhile capital of the Royal rulers of Japan. It’s also very urbanized and efficiently managed.

5. India

There’s a lot you can see and do here: modern cities like Mumbai and Bangalore, historic cities like Delhi and Jaipur, dotted with exuberant architecture, deserts, snow capped mountains in the North, sunny beaches in the South, dense forests. You name it, it’s there! Take a yoga course, delve into the spicy delights of the local cuisine and drop in uninvited to a local wedding. That’s how you will truly enjoy this country.

Top 10 Most Expensive Fashion Brands

We are living in 21^st century, the age of information technology, globalization, materialism and consumerism. People are making effort to earn lot and lot of money so that they can live a luxurious life. Owning products created by big name brands is the symbol of high class and status society. In the following there is list of top 10 expensive brands of the world on basis of name and price,

1. Gucci

Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Italy. Gucci is famous all over the world for its excellent leather goods and Italian fashion style. Gucci is considered to be the best Italian brand. It generates about 2.2 billion dollars on a yearly basis.

2. Louis Vuitton

This French fashion house is a favorite amongst those who know the meaning of style.  Louis Vuitton specializes in sunglasses, leather goods, watches, shoes. The LV monogram is an icon in itself and has made the brand a status symbol. The company sell their products at the highest prices which is shows that the  annual revenue is about 2.7 billion dollars.

3. Chanel

Chanel is well-known fashion icon Coco Chanel’s baby and is considered to be the most elegant and chic brand. Chanel manufactures high-end luxury goods, perfumes, clothes, cosmetics and much more. The Chanel label is one of the most recognized labels all over the world.

4. Burberry

Burberry is a British luxury brand which manufactures everything from perfumes to clothing to accessories. Their products have a very distinctive pattern which is copied by fashion houses everywhere. The company makes about a billion dollars annually.

5. Fendi

Fendi is an Italian brand which is best known for its handbags. It started off small in 1925 but has gained world-wide recognition as it is owned by LVMH. Fendi generates about 338.5 million dollars every year.