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In 1875, Charles Darwin suggested some plants could capture insects using sticky hairs, but he couldn't prove it. 150 years later, researchers confirmed a Chinese species attracts and traps flies with the same mechanismIn a remarkable confirmation of Charles Darwin's 1875 insight, researchers have discovered that Saxifraga candelabrum, a plant native to Ch...
Applying coconut oil to a stuck zipper: Why it can help, and how a thin film lets the teeth move againA common kitchen item, coconut oil, can effectively fix stubborn jacket zippers. Its fatty acid composition allows it to melt easily and cr...
Why are people putting aluminum foil on their balconies? The simple trick that may help deter pigeonsAluminum foil may help deter pigeons from balconies because its reflective surface, movement and flashes of light can make landing areas le...
‘5 problems and 5 books to solve them’: Ankur Warikoo’s reading list for money, focus and successAnkur Warikoo shared five books for five common life problems. He recommends Make Epic Money for understanding finances, Clear Thinking for...
Will the 70-20-10 budgeting rule keep you stuck in the middle class? CA Nitin Kaushik shares his blunt wealth-building adviceCA Nitin Kaushik argues that blindly following the 70-20-10 budgeting rule could keep young Indians “stuck in the middle class.” He says hi...
Why your towels feel rough and stop absorbing water? The simple laundry mistake and how to fix itTransform your rough towels back to their fluffy best with simple household ingredients! Start by giving them a hot wash with white vinegar...
This simple salt and ice trick could help keep your toilet fresh; here's how it worksEasy toilet cleaning trick: Looking for an effective cleaning hack? Combine ice and salt in your toilet bowl. This dynamic duo works wonder...
Aretto targets 100 retail touchpoints as India kids’ footwear brand plots global expansionAretto targets over 100 retail touchpoints by fiscal 2027. The Indian kids' footwear brand is shifting to omnichannel and international mar...
A toilet seat that keeps sliding usually has one simple problem: loose hinge boltsA sliding toilet seat is commonly the result of physical forces and lateral loads, which cause bolts to become loose more rapidly than thos...
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...
WhatsApp down? What we know about the latest outage as users report videos and photos getting stuckWhatsApp users globally faced challenges when attempting to send multimedia files, with reports flooding in from regions including India an...
Mexican Proverb of the Day: “Where the devil stuck his tail, nothing is left alone.” A life lesson on how trouble spreadsThe Mexican proverb “where the devil stuck his tail, nothing is left alone” warns that trouble rarely stays contained. Unresolved issues ca...
Dead LED bulb? Try this simple DIY fix to repair It at home instead of throwing it awayLED bulbs may malfunction due to design flaws and excessive heat accumulation. When one diode burns out, the entire bulb may cease to opera...
Nifty stuck in slow lane even as Sensex rallies 450 pts. How long can this divergence last?Sensex and Nifty continued to diverge on Wednesday, with the Sensex gaining over 450 points while Nifty remained largely flat. The divergen...
Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sightPresident Trump faces difficult choices in the ongoing Iran conflict. He is caught between granting Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or...
PhonePe's Rs 100 daily RD: How it works; app also adds FD investment optionWith its latest feature, PhonePe now allows users to easily invest in daily recurring deposits via its user-friendly app. Starting investme...
Dividend alert! Last day to buy Maruti Suzuki, Grasim and 36 other stocks for payouts. Do you own any?As per SEBI's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy a company's shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the sha...
How to use aluminium foil to make dead LED bulb light up: Science trick that could bring it back to lifeSometimes, LED bulbs can stop working early because of a single diode failure. A clever DIY tip involves using aluminium foil to circumvent...
Toilet seat keeps sliding side to side? Here's why it happens, how to fix it in minutes and when should you replace itA sliding toilet seat often results from loose mounting hardware and this issue can be fixed by centering the seat and tightening bolts. If...
Anyone can make a robot at home? Hyderabad father builds robotic arm for son with just YouTube and AI. Here's how he did itA Hyderabad-based father has gone viral after sharing how he and his son built a voice-controlled robotic arm for a school tech fair using ...