Sausage Queen, Miss Potato and other winners of the weirdest beauty contests of the 20th century (20 photos)

How the fates of the 6 brightest winners of Soviet and Russian beauty contests developed

Gorgeous shooting, rich sponsors, the glory of the first beauty - from the outside it seems that here it is, luck, and now the life of the winner of a beauty contest will turn out as well as possible. However, behind the glossy side of popularity is not at all what girls see for the first time. The most that they win is a trip to world competitions. The rest is endless work for the glory of show business. So not every of the recognized beauties is able to maintain interest in themselves. We will tell you about different

What they wrote in marriage announcements at the beginning of the 20th century: "Respond, love, we will open the dining room" and other tempting offers

Nowadays, the myth is widespread that young people only meet through dating sites and apps, while previous generations simply waited for love to overtake them, like lightning, anywhere. In fact, men and women of the past used aids in the same way when they got tired of waiting for love to catch up

Why Marilyn Monroe was afraid to become like her mother, and other fears of the most charming blonde of the 20th century

She was loved and disliked, envied and whispered behind her back, admired and imitated, and she continued to shine on TV screens, radiantly smiling at the world. But behind the scenes, the life of the legendary and charming Marilyn Monroe was far from rosy, as it seemed at first glance. From childhood to the end of her days, a sexy blonde lived in eternal fear, afraid of losing herself and becoming like her mother

How to Become a Cheese Racer and Who Is Allowed to Spit Bones: The Weirdest Food Contests Around the World

Surely everyone in childhood was told that it is impossible to play with food. However, modern organizers of all sorts of events and contests challenge children's prohibitions and organize contests directly related to food, drinks and even holiday dishes. At the same time, the organizers of such competitions assure that the participants will be able to have a great time playing with food

Delightful Brigitte Bardot: Photos of the most beautiful French actress of the 20th century (22 photos)

French actress Brigitte Bardot is considered one of the most beautiful and vibrant women of the past century. She was able not only to become a screen star, but also a photo model, singer, writer and animal rights activist. On September 28, Bridget celebrates her next birthday. She is 84! But today she is remembered as a beauty queen and style icon