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Where are the biggest raindrops?

In the US state of Illinois in 1953 it rained, the drops of which were 9 mm in diameter. Of course, they could not be measured with a caliper, but they were photographed many times.

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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When was Buckingham Palace built?

The Queen's home in England - Buckingham Palace - is one of the finest and oldest royal palaces. It is situated in a charming location between two parks - Green and St. James, and around it, in addition, extensive, beautifully manicured gardens stretch.

Initially, on the site where the palace now stands, a house was built, then called Goring House, and later, when it became the city residence of the Earl of Erlington, a statesman during the reign of Charles II, the house became known as Erlington House. This house was demolished in 1703, and in its place, by order of the Duke of Buckingham and Normandy, another was erected. Hence the current name of the palace. Shortly after their marriage in 1761, King George III bought the palace and it has been a royal residence ever since. With the advent of each new ruler, it was completed and acquired an even more majestic and grandiose appearance.

Thus, the facade of the palace acquired its current form only in 1913. Buckingham Palace is full of precious works of art and antiquity. But since access to the palace is closed to the public, the sights of the State Halls can be seen through television, and the jewels that are the property of the queen are constantly on display in the Royal Gallery.

All year round, especially in summer, the pavement in front of the palace is crowded with tourists, who have come from all over the world and watch the changing of the guards or just stare at the palace, perhaps with the secret hope of seeing the Queen of England with their own eyes. When the queen is present in the palace, the royal flag flies over it.

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