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In 1526, the Aztecs made this mask worn by the God of Death Mictlantecuhtli. Five centuries later, It's still revealing their beliefs about death- Nearly 190 years after the Battle of the Alamo, archaeologists unearthed cannonballs from both armies, revealing rare physical evidence of the historic 1836 siege and its final exchange of fire
- Most people ignore the two holes in clothespins; using them separately may prevent marks and wrinkles
- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across AmericaHouse sparrows were introduced to America in 1850, which quickly led to their widespread establishment. These birds, initially intended to ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- In 1776, a rare declaration was created by America. Britain quietly preserved it. Nearly 250 years later, it was found by accidentFor Americans the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the discovery carries particular symbolic value. It reminds us that...26 Jul, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
- In 1978, a New York mother discovered her son's school stood beside a toxic-waste dump; her campaign evacuated about 950 families and helped create SuperfundA mother's fight for her son's health exposed a toxic chemical dump in Niagara Falls. This crisis led to the evacuation of hundreds of fami...25 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- In 1935, the United States began planting 220 million trees from Texas to Canada to stop the Dust Bowl, creating 18,600 miles of living windbreaks by 1942Giant dust storms ravaged the American Great Plains during the 1930s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated a massive tree planting pro...25 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Liver penetrated, ribs damaged: What did Autopsy report of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is accused of killing, revel about the teenager’s deathCeleste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case: The autopsy doctor testified about Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death. He confirmed two sharp force wound...25 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- ‘Both of us aren’t able to take care of…’: Texts reveal Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant with D4vd’s child and underwent abortion when she was 13Courtroom evidence revealed text messages discussing a pregnancy and abortion between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez. These messages indi...25 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- CJP protest: 215 taken into preventive custody as Delhi Police flags ‘bad characters’; intelligence inputs prompt actionTo maintain order, Delhi Police detained more than 200 individuals around Jantar Mantar amid concerns of unrest stemming from neighboring s...24 Jul, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- In 1938, millions of Americans thought Martians had invaded Earth after a radio broadcast sounded so real that it triggered nationwide panicIn 1938, radio drama caused panic across America: Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds caused widespread confusion a...23 Jul, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanSpain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave i...23 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou, 'There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth' offers timeless life advice on digging deep to seek truth in age of social media informationQuote of the day by Maya Angelou reminds us that seeking truth is an active process rather than a passive one and it encourages readers to ...22 Jul, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth…’ – Father of non-violence on how truth and love outlast every tyrantQuote of the day: Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of truth and nonviolence inspired global civil rights leaders. His movements mobilized millio...22 Jul, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- French Proverb of the Day: 'In the memory of a rose, no one has ever seen a gardener die!' A timeless lesson on perspective, time, and the limits of our experienceFrench Proverb of the Day: A French proverb highlights that life's reality exceeds individual observation and understanding. Our personal e...21 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuitU.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted final approval of the settlement, the largest known settlement of a U.S. copyright case...21 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75At the age of seventy-five, former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan has sadly passed away while receiving cancer treatment...20 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- Psychology says your brain craves gossip for a surprising reason and it may have helped you to survivePsychology says the brain craves gossip because humans are naturally curious about other people and the social world around them. At the sa...20 Jul, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Spain vs Argentina World Cup final: Bastian Schweinsteiger’s message takes fans back 16 yearsSpain and Argentina will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain seeks its first title in sixteen years after a semifinal win. Defe...19 Jul, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
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