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The Richest Pirates in History

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:40:28 +0000

The sixteen to seventeen hundreds were certainly a dangerous time to be out at sea, with enterprising criminals often taking advantage of vulnerable boats in transit and thus began Piracy as we all know it today.

While pirates of old are commonly romanticized and surrounded in myth and legend about mounds of gold and secret Island’s full of treasure, in reality pirates usually didn’t take much home during their often short and perilous careers.

With International talk like a pirate day fast approaching (Sept 19^th) we thought it would be a bit of fun to look back at who exactly the greatest pirate of all time was, at least in terms of the fortune they plundered through the years.

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Crazy Customs Regulations

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:38:09 +0000

Customs officials are the front line in preventing prohibited items from entering the country. They quiz passengers at air and sea ports, and search freight shipments for concealed goods.

Most countries share a standard list of banned items, such as guns and explosives. However, some nations are stricter than others, and there are some very unusual regulations around the world. For example, Saint Lucia bans the import of Japanese shaving brushes, thanks to an anthrax contamination scandal in the early 1900s.

From communist contraband to banned books, here are some of the most unusual customs regulations from around the world.

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Weirdest Things That Have Washed Up on Beaches

admin — Wed, 13 May 2015 09:42:30 +0000

The ocean covers almost three quarters of the Earth’s surface, and is around 14,000 feet deep on average. This vast body of water is largely unexplored, and strange objects often wash up on beaches all around the world.

Some of these are mysterious creatures from the depths of the ocean, never before seen by human eyes. However, other items are more familiar. Trainers, bananas, cigarettes, and even pieces of Lego have washed ashore in recent years.

The team at Logistics Consult have put together an infographic detailing some of the most bizarre finds.

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Driving Tests Around the World

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:21:35 +0000

The UK currently boasts one of the world’s most rigorous driving exams – the DVSA is constantly updating the syllabus, with satnavs and new reverse manoeuvres set to join the curriculum.

Some other nations also set the bar high – trainees in Denmark must undertake compulsory skid pan training, and the Spanish Highway Code is three times the length of the UK version. However, the same cannot be said for all countries. Until recently, licences could be bought without a test in Mexico City, and Turkish exams sometimes last less than two minutes.

The team at Logistics Consult have put together an infographic of driving exam facts from around the world, from the strangest regulations to the easiest tests.

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Airport Seizures By The Numbers

Matt Everard — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 09:20:39 +0000

Hundreds of border officers patrol Britain’s sea and airports, protecting the country from illegally imported goods. Using an array of technology, interrogations, and specially trained dogs, thousands of seizures are made across the UK each year.

The team at Logistics Consult filed a Freedom of Information request, and can now exclusively reveal the sheer scale of seizures made at UK airports in the last four years. You can find our FOI request here.

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Your Guide To The Chinese New Year 2014

Matt Everard — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:46:22 +0000

On 31st January, people all over the world will come together to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year. The Chinese calendar has a 12-year cycle, with each year named after a different animal. 2014 is the Year of the Horse, and will be welcomed in with fireworks, parades, and lion dances.

The celebrations continue long after the fireworks have been lit. For two weeks, various rituals, traditions, and ceremonies are performed, each with their own symbolic meaning.

We at Logistics Consult have done some research, and put together a comprehensive guide to the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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50 Insane Driving Laws From Around The World

Matt Everard — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:31:23 +0000

Since the invention of the car in 1886, authorities around the world have devised a variety of rules and regulations for motorists. Whether you follow the Highway Code or le code de la route, there will be a comprehensive set of laws to follow, designed to protect both drivers and pedestrians from the dangers of the road.

However, some driving laws are truly baffling. International authorities have regulated everything from parking elephants to driving with a duck on your head.

We at Logistics Consult decided to investigate these wacky laws. Here are some of the weird and wonderful driving regulations from around the world.

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