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In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...- Jurassic Park’s T. rex image challenged? Colorado teacher’s discovery of 66.5-million-year-old footprints suggests dinosaur may have strolled rather than sprintedA teacher found unusual rock formations during a fossil hunt. These formations revealed a rare sequence of four Tyrannosaurus rex footprint...
- Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residentsUnregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affect...
- A Scottish schoolyard hid ancient Egyptian artifacts for decades; when archaeologists finally investigated, they uncovered objects dating back more than 2,500 yearsA Scottish schoolboy digging for potatoes in 1952 unexpectedly uncovered an ancient Egyptian statue head at Melville House in Fife. More di...
- When this North Carolina lighthouse was built in 1870, the Atlantic was 1,500 feet away. By 1999, it was just 60 feet away, so engineers moved the 4,830-ton tower 2,900 feet inlandThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse confronted significant erosion from the advancing Atlantic Ocean. In a remarkable feat of engineering, the 4,8...
- Arkhe AdelaideArkhe in Adelaide’s Norwood suburb puts live fire at the heart of a modern Australian dining experience. Chef Jake Kellie, formerly of Sing...
- In 1869, Grand Canyon was named by legendary explorer Major John Wesley Powell, over 150 years later scientists are revealing details about when North America's iconic marvel landscape was created, disappearance of mystery lakeColorado River originates at La Poudre Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and runs about 1,450 miles (2,330 km). Scientists h...
- England used a 197-foot German shaft-boring machine instead of explosives and workers to cut a mine beneath a national park; the remote system has reached 2,966 feet, with 2,283 feet still to goA German machine called the SBR is sinking England's Woodsmith mine shaft mechanically. This advanced technology allows crews to work from ...
- A 3,000-year-old Ramesses II inscription sparks fresh mystery over Egypt’s lost city of MasnNew discoveries at Tell Abu Seify offer clues to the ancient city of Masn. A sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was found at the...
- Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr heroine Juhi Chawla’s net worth is Rs 7,790 crore. Her Malabar Hills home has indoor pool, white fountains, golden doors and terrace with a grand view of Arabian SeaJuhi Chawla was one of the most prominent actresses in the 1990s. Today, she is a successful businesswoman who co-owns cricket team Kolkata...
- Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan to live in 200-year-old Irish castle facing Blackwater River; In this huge 440-acre estate, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining roomMark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estima...
- Quote of the Day by Tim Allen: “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's...” — a thoughtful life lesson on resilience, uncertainty, human nature, faith and why accepting life's contradictions can change how we face both suffering and joy, from the beloved American comedian and actor known for his sharp observations on everyday lifeQuote of the Day by Tim Allen: Tim Allen's quote, “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's fair...” captures a difficult truth: li...
- In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...
- 120-million-year-old footprints reveal colossal dinosaurs turned central Mongolia into a bustling prehistoric crossroadsFossilized footprints from 120 million years ago reveal a busy dinosaur ecosystem in Mongolia. Giant sauropods and large theropods traverse...
- On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering questionIndia plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port r...
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
- In 1984, Libya began building a 4,000-kilometer “river” beneath the Sahara; decades later, the incomplete network still supplies millions with waterLibya's massive underground pipeline system faces ongoing challenges and remains incomplete. This ancient water source is not being repleni...
- Archaeologists uncover rare Roman guardian spirit buried for more than 1,600 years in northern EnglandArchaeologists found a well-preserved Roman Genius sculpture at Vindolanda. This sandstone relief remained buried for over sixteen centurie...
- How a missing veena helped solve a 900-year-old mysteryA 12th-century sculpture, long misidentified as Saraswati, is now recognized as goddess Gayatri. Advanced digital documentation revealed ic...
- Rajasthan govt to begin e-auction to mine sandstone to be used for Ram templeThe Rajasthan government will soon begin an online auction of a special pink sandstone variety, much sought after by builders including tho...
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