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In 1932, a pilot spotted giant human and animal figures carved into California's desert; the largest stretches 171 feet from head to toe- Meet Ema Kawakami, the Japanese Skateboarding Prodigy Who Became One of Guinness World Records' Youngest Record-Breaking Skating Stars
- A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost value
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...15 Sep, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...06 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- She feared the dead would find her: A woman built a mansion with doors to nowhere and stairs to ceilings. The terrifying story behind San Jose’s Winchester Mystery HouseFor nearly 40 years, Sarah Winchester kept expanding a bizarre mansion in San Jose, California, filled with doors that lead nowhere, strang...28 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- In 1956, this Californian grandmother began building with discarded bottles. Years later, she had created an entire village out of plastic wasteTressa Prisbrey transformed waste into wonder by creating Bottle Village, a whimsical collection of thirteen structures crafted from discar...27 Aug, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...26 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottlesTaylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New Yo...23 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Trump to star as motor race takes to streets of US capitalPresident Donald Trump will lead a ceremonial lap at an upcoming IndyCar race. This event is part of Washington's 250th anniversary festivi...22 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across AmericaIn 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. The seeds were planted across America after returning to Earth, but NASA...21 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his nameRaymond LeDreau held the title of Anacapa Island's unofficial caretaker for nearly 3 decades. A Spanish-American War veteran, he endured de...16 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...10 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Just like in bodybuilding, failure is also a necessary experience for... ” — Life lessons from a motivational quote by legendary bodybuilder and actor on resilience, discipline, self-belief, mental strength, perseverance, and why being tested can reveal how strong you truly areQuote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic quote emphasizes that failure is not an endpoint, but an essentia...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Robert Redford: "Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on happiness, gratitude, resilience, purpose, emotional strength, and why the smallest moments often create the richest life by the legendary American actor, filmmaker, and Sundance founderQuote of the day by Robert Redford: Robert Redford’s quote, "Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in moments, and that’...07 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- In 1969, California biologist Phil Pister carried endangered Owens pupfish across hazardous terrain in two buckets; in 2024, a seventh refuge population was establishedIn a dramatic rescue in 1969, biologist Phil Pister painstakingly transported the last of the Owens pupfish through challenging landscapes ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...21 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
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