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In 1858, American inventor Ezra Warner patented a can opener, replacing the hammer-and-chisel method for the US Army and grocers- Not your ordinary vegetable: Study reveals 7 incredible facts about lauki that may make you think twice before ignoring it
- Why Wyoming’s Yellowstone Park stop feeding bears? How garbage dumps once became an attraction
- Dead people, cheaper homes: Taiwan’s housing crisis has buyers knocking on haunted doorsRising property prices in Taiwan are driving buyers toward affordable homes with troubling histories. These properties, known as xiong zhai...23 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- DNA reveals four gentoo penguin species instead of one after more than 100 years. Scientists now fear some island populations could lose their homes to global warmingNew genomic research has resolved a century-old debate over gentoo penguins, revealing four distinct species rather than one with several s...23 Sep, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- This invasive fungus removed an iconic American tree from its ecosystem in 1904. Can scientists revive it in 2026? Know hereA genetically engineered chestnut has cleared a major federal hurdle a century after an invasive fungus almost wiped out one of America’s m...22 Sep, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- Parsva Ekadashi 2026: Check prana time, vrat timings, puja vidhi, fasting rules and significanceEkadashi in September 2026: Parsva Ekadashi, celebrated on September 22, 2026, is also revered as Parivartini Ekadashi. This sacred day inv...22 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- A developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant; the idea grew into a $25 million, 22-acre marketplace with 140,000 square feet of spaceA developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant, but the idea changed after the site was discovered. The former Stanley Aviati...22 Sep, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Psychology says people who can afford expensive restaurants but still feel uncomfortable there may be carrying an older money ruleLuxury settings often signal exclusivity and status through the entire experience. Everything from the lighting and style of service to the...21 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 1990, Jim Sanborn installed Kryptos with 4 encrypted sections at CIA headquarters. 36 years later, its final section remains unsolved despite decades of codebreakingIn 1990, artist Jim Sanborn installed a curved copper sculpture named Kryptos inside CIA headquarters. Its 1,735 carved letters contain fou...21 Sep, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Quote of the day by David Attenborough: ‘We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves’ – British naturalist on humanity and natureDavid Attenborough has spent decades documenting the natural world and warning about humanity’s growing impact on it. His powerful quote fr...20 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, named chairman emeritusWarren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, effective immediately. He will now serve as chairman emeritus, retaining bo...18 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Personalised diet plan for weight loss: Why most diet plans fail when real life gets busyKeeping a diet steady can be tough when work, travel, family meals, and social events throw off the schedule. A real nutrition plan has to ...18 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Kim Kardashian has esophagitis: What is it, when to see the doctor, and how is it different from esophageal cancer that killed her father?Kim Kardashian revealed her esophagitis diagnosis during a reality show trailer. This condition involves inflammation of the esophagus, whi...18 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the varietyA Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman...18 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Hof van CleveHof van Cleve in Kruishoutem continues to uphold its distinguished status in the fine dining realm. Under the guidance of chef Floris Van d...16 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...14 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...13 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
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