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In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...- In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient EarthIn 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after research...
- In 1526, the Aztecs made this mask worn by the God of Death Mictlantecuhtli. Five centuries later, It's still revealing their beliefs about deathAztec death mask: A rare 500-year-old Aztec wooden mask depicting Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death and ruler of the underworld, offers a g...
- In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limitsNASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the an...
- Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...
- 1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
- UNESCO grants World Heritage status to SarnathSarnath, the ancient Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World...
- In 2016, a buried bear skull revealed a forgotten chapter of gladiator history dating back to the Roman eraA bear skull found near Viminacium amphitheater reveals its use in Roman gladiator fights. The bear suffered a frontal bone fracture and sh...
- In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...
- Quote of the day by Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius: “Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly”Marcus Aurelius' quote encourages living each day as a gift. This Stoic principle focuses on present actions and controllable aspects. Mode...
- 2,000 years before GPS, an ancient Greek scholar, measured the Earth's circumference with just a stick, sunlight and surprising accuracyAn ancient Greek scholar named Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference over two millennia ago, even before anyone heard of GPS. He us...
- Quote of the day by stoic philosopher Epictetus: 'It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters'. Greek thinker on how to respond to adversityAncient Greek philosopher Epictetus talked about how reactions, not events, shape outcomes. His philosophy emphasises controlling one's tho...
- Famous Chinese proverb of the day: "Learning is just like sailing against the current; if you don’t advance, you will be..." — Inspiring life lessons on perseverance, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, and why continuous effort prevents stagnation by the timeless ancestral wisdom born from centuries of practiceChinese Proverb of the Day carries a timeless message that speaks directly to modern life. Learning never stands still. Neither does the wo...
- For her hair care, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan uses a made-at-home hair mask. It has just two easily available ingredientsAishwarya Rai Bachchan once shared her simple homemade hair mask recipe. This nourishing pack will help moisturise dry hair. The actress be...
- Everyday mysteries solved: Why do clocks run clockwise and not anti-clockwise? The surprising reason goes back 5,000 yearsHave you ever wondered why clocks always move clockwise instead of anti-clockwise? The answer has nothing to do with physics and everything...
- Chhattisgarh Rs 17 crore snakebite scam: How doctors, lawyers, clerks and bank employees faked deaths in BilaspurChhattisgarh Snakebite Scam: Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested seventeen individuals in a large compensation fraud. This synd...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: ""Is it not worthy of tears that, when the number of worlds is infinite..." A life lesson on the limits of ambitionQuote of the Day: Alexander the Great's quote highlights immense ambition and human desire. This saying, preserved by Plutarch, reflects hi...
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great's teacher, Aristotle: "Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person..." Timeless life lessons on anger management, emotional intelligence, self-control and wisdomQuote of the day Aristotle: Aristotle's timeless wisdom on anger remains relevant today. He taught that while becoming angry is easy, expre...
- Ancient Egyptian princesses buried with bows and daggers may have been trained fighters, as 3,800-year-old bones show arm changes and injuriesNew research suggests ancient Egyptian princesses trained with weapons found in their tombs. Bone changes on royal skeletons align with wea...
- Thursday Motivation by Plato: 'Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how...' - Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on valuing steady progress over perfectionPlato, an influential ancient Greek philosopher, emphasized continuous progress and lifelong learning. His teachings, which shaped Western ...
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