Top 10 most expensive cars in the world

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Top 10 most expensive cars in the world

It is true that money can’t buy happiness but somehow it is much more comfortable crying in your dream car than on a bicycle. With a dream car comes the thrill of an adrenaline rush as you are pushed back in your seat by the break neck acceleration or sit up with the spine chilling instant braking.

Whether it is the Lamborghini you wish to travel to work in or the Bugatti Veyron, here is a ist of the meanest automobiles available to buy, and no, the Rolls Royce is not even close to the bottom.

1. Maybach Exelero ($8 million)

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This monster is powered by a twin turbo V12 engine and is a custom design produced for Fulda Reifenwerke in 2004.

2. Lamborghini Veneno ($4.5 million)

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This limited edition Lamborghini Veneno had only three units produced and can clock its speed as high as 350 km/hr.

3. Lykan Hypersport ($3.4 million)

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Lykan Hypersport was designed in 2012 by W Motors as a limited edition model. With a top speed of 385 km/hr it boasts of a turbo flat-six 3.7 litre engine from Porsche. Titanium LED blades with about 420 diamonds in the headlights is just an additional feature!

4. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports ($2.4 million)

Bugatti Veyron has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest street-legal production ever -408.47 km/hr.

5. Lamborghini Reventon ($2 million)

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Being one of the most expensive road car costing $2,000,000, Reventon was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It comprises of three TFT liquid crystal displays and two diverse display modes.

Reventon also includes a g-force-meter and its top speed has been recorded up to 221m/h.

6. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster ($1.85 million) 

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This amazing piece of automotive engineering can pull off a 0-60 mph dash in a break neck 3.4 seconds! It comes with a top speed of 349 km/hr and is widely popular among auto enthusiasts.

7. Aston Martin One-77 ($1.85 million) 

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The very popular Aston Martin One-77 boasts of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 354 km/hr.

8. Zenvo ST1 ($1.8 million)

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Only 15 units of this model were manufactured and sold only to handpicked loyalists. Its most talked about feature is that it is powered by a 6.8-litre V8 engine that clocks a top speed of 375 km/hr.

9. Koenigsegg Agera R ($1.6 million) 

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This bad boy can reach a top speed of 418 km/hr however to ‘unlock’ the actual top speed, you have to sign a waiver. Normally, it can reach 378/hr where it is electronically limited.

10. Pagani Huayra( $1.6 million)

The Italian monster Pagani Huayra is named after the God of the winds. This one is fuelled by a twin-turbo V12 engine from Mercedes and can speed up from0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds.

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10 Weird foods eaten around the world!

Most of us fantasize to travel around the world, visit new places, taste new food, meet new people. Traveling and eating out is always fun and it is  exciting to introduce new tastes to your taste buds and stomach. The food habits vary totally among every country and every community. The foods which could be weird for us can be a famous delicacy for people of those countries. Few people find it adventurous to taste these weird foods. Therefore, doing some research and  awareness about the food and food items  of that country could be an added advantage and will help you find the food that which you can easily enjoy. The list is about few weird foods around the world, which can be categorized as “dare to eat”, because either they might be made up of alive animals or the main ingredient of the dish is something definitely hard to swallow, shocked! Don’t be, find the list below:

10. Jumiles:

Jumiles popularly known as the “stink bugs”, they are six-legged insects measuring less than 1 cm and  lives underwood logs in the forest or under the rock. Jumiles are part of the daily diet in Mexico, especially the southern region. They have a medicinal flavor due to strong iodine content and are rich in vitamin B2 and B3. Jumiles are eaten raw or mashed  with molacajete( a stone tool) and used in salsa and served with corn tortillas. Jumiles are sold alive, although they die while the preparation of salsa.

9. Sannakji:

Sannakji is a mild flavored unique Korean dish in which small octopus (octopi) is cut and immediately served with sesame oil and seeds. It can also be served as a whole or can be cut into small portions. The pieces actually keep squirming in the plate and it is struggling to catch them with a fork, it gives a sensation in the mouth as the food is trying to fight back. The flavors are very mild and it is also difficult to swallow this dish as the slim, slippery and the tentacles stick to the roof, so it requires a lot of chewing to finally make it reach your stomach. The adventure eaters are very fond of Sannakji to experience the sensation of eating a live thing.

8. StinkHeads:

All the fish lovers are fond of worldwide delicacy the King Salmon fish, but ever imagined tasting its stink head. Yes, that’s correct it is a famous delicacy of Alaska, where the head of King Salmon is put into a plastic bag or wooden barrel and left to get fermented by nature. The bags are then pitted out and the head is consumed in that form. The name stinky head originated from the fermented head of the King salmon fish. They are simply the rotten head portion of the salmon fish, research is still going on to understand the health hazards associated with consumption of these fishes, few cases of Botulism are reported, therefore, nowadays they are following a new method of burying the head in a special burial pit in the dirt.

7. Blood Pudding:

Blood in breakfast, something which won’t come to mind in wildest thought also, but popularly consumed in Europe, Asia, Spain, and Kenya. It is also called black pudding or blood sausage. The name includes blood because it is made up of the blood of animal, pigs, cattle, sheep, goat’s blood are generally used depending on the country where it is made. Blood sausage is basically made by mixing the blood of the animal to oatmeal and some other binding agent. It can be consumed in roasted, fried, grilled or even can be eaten in cold form. In Ireland, it is one of the confirmed items to be served in the breakfast menu. In Taiwan, people enjoy the blood sausage made from sticky rice and pork’s blood.

6. Bushmeat:

Bushmeat is a wide term used for the meat obtained by hunting  non-domesticated animals such as monkey, chimpanzee, gorilla, rat, fruit bat for food purpose in Africa, particularly West Africa. There are some serious disease threats related to the consumption of this meat. Ebola is said to have originated from such meat as the researchers can link bush meat to being the source from where the virus could have directly traveled to the human body. The people of Africa consider it following their tradition and a food for their forefathers. The villagers believe it to be a delicacy and the only affordable source of protein, as the other sources are expensive which they can’t incorporate it in their diet.  Consumptions of bushmeat not only spreads life threatening diseases but also they possess a threat to the wildlife and biodiversity.

5. Khash:

Khash is a variety of soup, which was earlier consumed mostly as a nutritious soup to overcome the cold of the winter now considered as a delicacy. Khash is a traditional dish of Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. It is made by boiling cow’s feet and ankle, and brain (optional) in a heavy bottomed container which can accommodate the ingredients and it is flavored with some spices and made to cook for minimum 32 hours. Salt and garlic pieces are added after the dish is served. It is consumed early in the morning in winters and it has become a dish for the festive occasion, where the ladies and gents sit together to eat and celebrate. The people raise the toast become eating Khash. Khash is eaten with lavash bread. It is not advisable to consume Khash at any other time of the day as it is very heavy to digest as described by the locals.

4. Frog Sashimi:

If you consider yourself really courageous and looking out for some adventure eating try frog sashimi. Frog sashimi is a dish served in Asadachi restaurants in Japan, and only a few other restaurants present around the world which serve this unique dish. When you place the order for Frog Sashimi the real experience starts, the chef brings a living frog in front of you and willtake its heart out with the help of a knife while it’s still beating and alive and will proudly hand it over to you with a pair of chopsticks. While you are experiencing a warm pumping heart going inside your stomach, the rest of the part is sliced into the plate by the chef. You experience a warm pumping heart going inside your stomach. Frog Shahimi is considered to be a delicacy and is found in few Japanese restaurants. It is served on ice with soya sauce and lemon slices. Although, there are a few controversies related to this dish as many people more than 5000 filed petitions to stop serving this dish as it is unlawful to eat living animals.

3. Cobra Heart:

Cobra Heart is another dish for the brave heart people on this earth. The cobra is split in front of you and you are offered the beating heart along with some of its own blood. The heart beats for some time when placed on the saucer. The pumping of the heart can be experienced in the throat. It is very popular among the locals of the Vietnam, where eating a snake is associated with virility and available in a few restaurants. The cobra heart is served with rice liquor in some places.

2. Shirako:

Shirako sounds a fancy name of a delicious dish. It’s a very famous dish is considered as “special Japanese dish”, which looks like a white creamy blob having a soft and spongy texture. Shirako also called Kiku and tachi the dish is the sperm sac or milt of the male cod. It is easilyavailable in all restaurants in Japan. The male genitalia is also eaten in Russia, Romania and Sicilian. ‘White children’ are what shirako means in English. It is served as steamed or deep fried and available in winters. The taste of Shirako resembles that of the pork’s brain, but it is lighter and fine textured. The fishes used for harvesting sperms are cod, fugu, monkfish, anglerfish.

1. Whole Sheep Head:

A whole sheep heart is one of the delicacies of Iceland. Where the whole head of the sheep is eaten except the brain. The Icelander had to preserve the food for the harsh winters. The popular dishes of Iceland are lambs and seafood. The whole sheep’s head is said to taste like lamb or mutton and eating it is definitely a challenge because of the presentation where the whole head is presented on a plate in front of you to finish. The cheek and tongue are considered to be the tastiest part of the whole dish. It is available in all local big and small grocery stores. The dish is prepared by boiling the sheep’s head in water with some salt, once cold it is served. The presentation of the whole sheep’s head is really something which makes people gather the courage to taste it.

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Top 10 Legendary Fashion Designers

Jess C. Scott said, “The human body is the best work of art.” All fashion artists are aware of this. In the last century, both men and women apparel have undergone some serious improvement and the following designers are responsible of it. Here are 10 legendary fashion designers who shaped the way we dress today.

10. Donatella Versace (Italy)

Versace is the chief designer and Vice President of the Versace Group.

In the mid-1970s, Donatella was involved in her older brother, Giovanni’s enterprise as a “muse and critic”. And after Giovanni’s death, she held her first couture at the Hôtel Ritz Paris. He grand parties are attended by extravagant people like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sir Elton John, Kate Moss, Liz Hurley and even Prince Charles.

9. Donna Karan (America)

Otherwise known as ‘DK’ created the DKNY clothing labels in 1985.

Karan always insists that she’ll design cloths that she can herself wear and came up with her ‘Essentials’ line that became extremely popular. Immediately after this she created the DKNY clothing line. Made for young women ‘Essentials’ cloths are less expensive. Karan has received several awards in recognition of her work like the Coty American Fashion Critics’ Award in 1977 and 1982, special CFDA awards in 1985, 1986 and 1987, Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

8. Calvin Klein (America)

Calvin Richard Klein founded the fashion house Calvin Klein in 1968.

Klein studied at the High School of Art and Design and at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology from where though he did not graduate but received an honorary Doctorate in 2003. Even before his first mainstream success, he became a protégé of Nicolas de Gunzburg and was already acquainted to the New York elite fashion scene. His tight-fitting signature jeans launched in 1974 grossed $200000 in the very first week. In the same year Calvin Klein became the first designer to be awarded at the the CFDA award show for outstanding design in both men’s and women’s wear.

7. Tom Ford (America)

Thomas Carlyle Tom Ford, within two years of being stated as the creative director of Gucci, increased the company’s sale by 90%. He launched his own Tom Ford label in 2006.

Ford dropped out of college twice before concentrating on acting in television commercials where he was on high demand. At one time his dashing looks and charming manners brought him work from twelve advertising campaigns simultaneously.

6. Pierre Cardin (France)

Cardin is famous for his unisex fashion designs. He introduced the avant-garde style and Space Age designs to the world. Cardin’s designs are often experimental and sometimes not-so practical.

From an early age Cardin worked as a clothier’s apprentice where he learned the basics of fashion design. After making women’s clothes for sometimes, Cardin got to work with Elsa Schiaparelli and in 1947 became the head of Christian Dior‘s tailleure atelier.

5. Ralph Lauren (America)

Lauren founded of the multi-million-dollar clothing company Ralph Lauren Corporation in 1967.

Lauren has always been ambitious. In an interview he recalled writing in his school year, below his photograph that he wanted to be a millionaire. He briefly studied business, then served the army, after which he did a little sales job when he first got the idea of making European-style necktie. His idea was initially rejected for not being commercially viable but after managing to sell some of them he secured financial backing. And that was the humble beginning of Ralph Lauren.

4. Christian Dior (France)

Dior was founder of one of the world’s top fashion houses. During the World War II, he worked in a fashion house and dresses wives of Nazi soldiers. Backed by a cotton-fabric magnate, he founded the Christian Dior fashion house in 1946. The line of his first collection was called Corolle which was immediately disapproved by women because the dresses covered up their legs. Moreover many opposed the amount of fabrics required for a single dress. But soon the wartime shortages ended, all opposition died down, Dior fashion revolutionized women’s dress, establishing Paris as the centre of the fashion world once again.

3. Yves Saint Laurent (France)

Born Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent is credited for introducing tuxedo among women. Laurent in his designs notably used non-European cultural references and was known for working with non-white models.

A trend setting fashion designer, Laurent as a child liked cutting intricate patter and create dolls out of them. When he was a teenager he began designing dresses for his mother and sisters. At 18 he enrolled into  the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture where his unique designs immediately gained him recognition. Soon after he meet the giant of the fashion world, Christian Dior and at 21 Laurent was named as the head designer of the House of Dior. His spring collection saved the enterprise from financial ruin and brought international stardom for Laurent.

2. Giorgio Armani (Italy)

He founded Armani, back in 1975. With a personal fortune of $8.5 billion and an annual turnover of $1.6 billion, Armani is regarded as the most successful designer that ever came out of Italy. Famous for his clean tailored lines menswear, Armani’s retail network spreads over 37 different countries.

After reading A. J. Cronin’s The Citadel, Armani studied medicine and after a short while decided to look for a different job.  In the mid-1960s began designing menswear. After model Ana Carolina Reston died due to starvation, Armani became the first model to ban body mass index (BMI) for models under 18.

1. Coco Chanel (France)

Deemed as the greatest fashion designer ever, Chanel is credited for liberating women from corseted cloths. In the post-World War I era, she created a casual chic feminine style that revolutionized the way women dressed themselves. Founder of the Chanel brand, her iconic products like ‘The Little Black dress’, ‘Chanel No. 5’ fragrance took the world by storm and is popular to this day. Chanel is the only fashion designer who has been named in the Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.

Chanel was an ambitious, energetic, determined woman. Her social connections made through her work gained her many patrons and brought her commercial success and social prominence.

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Most Favourite Amusement

Who does not love amusement parks! It is an area where people of all age can have a blast of time. From thrill rides to water chutes, everything comes in handy here. Let’s take a look into 10 of the favourite amusement parks in the world.

10. Canada’s Wonderland

With 3,582,000 annual visitors in 2013, Canada’s Wonderland is dream come true for all those amusement parks lovers there. Standing on an area of 330 acres, the park was opened on 23rd May, 1981. It is located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and has a total of 69 rides including 2 water rides and 16 roller coaster rides. It is also known for its annual event, Halloween Haunt.

9. Lotte World

Located in Sincheon-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Lotte World was opened on 12th July, 1989. The park holds the Guinness World Record for being he the world’s largest indoor theme park. In 2013, it attracted 7,400,000 visitors. Some of its attraction includes; The Adventures of Sindbad, The Conquistador, Flume Ride, Camelot Carrousel, Giant Loop, Drunken Basket, 3D Desperados, Pharaoh’s Fury, Lotty’s Kidstoria, Treeble’s Hopper, Kids Bumper Cars, Aeronauts Balloon Ride, French Revolution, Animal Theatre, Jungle Revolution, World Monorail, etc..

8. PortAventura

Located in Salou, Catalonia, Spain, Port Aventura was opened in the year 1995. It draws on an average 3 million visitors every year, with 3,400,000 visitors in the year 2013. Some of its famous rides include Furius Baco, Tomahawk, Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya, Tami-Tami, Hurakan Condor, Tutuki Splash, Silver River Flume, Grand Canyon Rapids,etc. It is also known for the various seasonal events that it hosts like Sesamo Parade and Fiest Aventura.

7. Epcot

Opened on October 1, 1982, Epcot is located in Bay Lake, Florida, USA. The park is often described by many as the “Permanent World’s Fair”. It also hosts annual events, major among them ae The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Holidays Around the World, etc. It draws more than 10 million visitors every year, with 11,229,000 visitors in 2013.

6. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Since its opening in January, 1977, the Ocean Park Hong Kong has become one of Hong Kong’s most sought after tourist attraction. Its popularity is growing day by day, which is evident by the fact that in 2013, it drew 7,475,000 visitors. It stands on 226 acres. Some of its special features include Adventure Land, Polar Adventure, Thrill Mountain, Marine World, The Rainforest, etc. It also conducts annual events, major among them are Halloween Bash, Animal in High Definition Month, Christmas Sensation, etc..

5. Europa Park

Located in Rust, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europa Park is the largest theme park in Germany and is one of the most popular theme park resort in Europe. It has twelve roller-coasters. It is also the location of the Euro Dance Festival. The park was opened on 12th July, 1975. The park draws 4 million annual visitors per year, with 4,900,000 visitors in 2013. Some of its famous rides and features include Dwarf City, Grimm Library, The Little Tailor, Rapunzel, Poppy Tower, Muls-Muls Carousel, Minimoys Village, Selenia’s House, etc. Besides, it also has 10 water rides and is situated on an area of 230 acres.

4. Happy Valley

Located in Beijing, China, Happy Valley was opened in July, 2006. It has more than 40 rides, 10 of which are extreme rides and an IMAX theater with seven screens. Its notable rides include Crystal Wing, Extreme Rusher, Harvest Time, Jungle Racing, Golden Wings in Snowfield, among others. It drew 3,100,000 visitors in 2013.

3. Universal Studios Hollywood

With 6,148,000 visitors in 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood is a treat for all adventure and amusement park lovers. It is located in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, USA. It was opened on 14th March, 1915 as a movie studio and on 15th July, 1964 as a theme park. Its slogan is ‘The Entertainment Capital of LA’. Some of its attraction includes Super Silly Fun Land, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Shrek 4D, The Simpsons Ride, The Blues Brothers Show, Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers: The Ride, The NBC Universal Experience, etc..

2. Magic Kingdom

Opened on 1st October, 1971, Magic Kingdom is presently the most visited amusement park in the world, with 18,588,000 visitors in 2013. It is located in Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida, USA. Its slogan is “The Most Magical Place On Earth”. Some of its attraction includes Storybook Circus, Enchanted Forest, Liberty Square, etc..

1. Disneyland

Probably the most well-known amusement park in the world is none other than Disneyland, located in Anaheim, California, USA. It draws almost 15 million visitors per year, with 16,202,000 visitors in 2013. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. It was opened on 17th July, 1955. Its major attraction are Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland, Critter Country, Frontierland, Adventureland (Disney), etc.. Disneyland has a larger cumulative attendance than any other theme park in the world, with over 650 million guests since it opened.

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World's Powerful Kids!

Here, we compiled a list of top 10 most powerful kids from around the world. While creating this list, we considered these three criteria to determine the power. A person’s sphere of influence, potential for acquiring future power, and estimated net worth. The ranking is based on ages in descending order.

Meet the world’s 10 most powerful kids, ages 1 to 12 years, in politics, tech, finance, entertainment, sports, retail, and culture.

10. Phoebe Adele Gates

Phoebe Adele Gates is the daughter of world’s richest person Bill Gates and Melinda Gates.

What makes her powerful: Phoebe Gates is the youngest daughter of the world’s wealthiest person alive. She will get her hands on a reported $10 million in inheritance. As Bill Gates has said he will give an undisclosed sum to each of his three children and donate the rest to charity.

9. Quvenzhané Wallis

Born on August 28, 2003, Quvenzhané Wallis is an American child actress and singer.

Why she is powerful: At the age of 9 years old, Wallis became the youngest actress ever to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

8. Kelly Xu

Nine year old Kelly Xu, the first female champion at Augusta National.

Why she is powerful: Kelly Xu is the first female champion ever crowned at Augusta National Golf Club. She has achieved what many female pro golfers can only aspire to achieve; the title of Augusta National champion. Xu won the Girls 9-and-under Division in the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National.

7. Leonor, Princess of Asturias

Born on 31 October 2005, Leonor is the eldest daughter of Felipe and Letizia, Prince and Princess of Asturias.

What makes her powerful: Leonor is 2nd in the line of succession to the Spanish throne after her father. According to the 1978 Constitution, she became heir presumptive upon her father’s accession on 19 June 2014, taking the official title of Princess of Asturias and the historical titles of Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera and Lady of Balaguer.

6. Evan of EvanTubeHD

One of the highest-paid YouTube stars.

What makes him powerful: There aren’t a lot of people with more than 280 million views on YouTube. Evan, the 7 year old behind EvanTubeHD, the family friendly YouTube channel that has racked up a staggering 443 million views in just a few years. He is the 20th-highest-paid YouTube star, earning up to an estimated $1.32 million yearly.

What exactly does Evan do? He reviews his favorite toys and videogames for viewers. His fathar records him, adds some special effects, then uploads the final video. Sometimes his mother or sister make a cameo.

5. Benji Brin

Benji Brin is the son of the most powerful tech couples, the Google co-founder Sergey Brin and 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki.

What makes him powerful: Some Google users feel lucky, and others are born lucky. Benji Brin,falls in the latter category. The baby son of the most notable names in tech, the Google cofounder Sergey Brin and biotech entrepreneur Anne Wojcicki, reportedly had a domain name(benjibrin.com) just days after he was born.

4. Alexis Martin

Alexis Martin, a child prodigy from Queen Creek in Arizona, is the youngest member of the Arizona chapter of Mensa.

What makes her powerful: A three-year-old girl has become one of the youngest people to ever be accepted into the exclusive high IQ society Mensa – scoring the maximum number of points – 160, the same as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Nicolaus Copernicus. Martin reads at a 5th grade level and taught herself Spanish with an iPad.

3. Blue Ivy Carter

Born on January 7, 2012, Blue Ivy Carter is the daughter of rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyoncé Knowles.

What makes her powerful: Blue Ivy, a name her parents tried to trademark (unsuccessfully). She is daughter of of two mega stars, and a fashion trendsetter, world traveler, and recording artist, having appeared on Jay Z’s song “Glory” and Queen Bey’s song “Blue.”

2. Margaret Laura “Mila” Hager

Born on 13 April 2013, Margaret Laura ‘Mila’ Hager is the daughter of Jenna Bush Hager and her husband, Henry Hager, and the granddaughter of former President George W. Bush.

What makes her powerful: Little Margaret Laura ‘Mila’ Hager joins the Bush family as the first granddaughter, and great-granddaughter to two former presidents of USA. Jenna Bush Hager and her husband, Henry Hager, gave birth to their first child, Margaret Laura Hager on April 2013.

1. Prince George of Cambridge

Born on 22 July 2013, Prince George of Cambridge is the son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and the grandchild of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales.

What makes him powerful: After his grandfather and father, the royal bundle of joy is third in line to succeed his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Approaching his first birthday, Prince George of Cambridge, embarked on his first royal tour, a 19-day visit to Australia and New Zealand.

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