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Ontario couple bought a C$200 painting at a yard sale in 2001, 6 years later, it was revealed as an E J Hughes' artwork Lake Okanagan worth C$402,500An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as...- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: ‘He had been bored, that's all, bored like most people…’ – French-Algerian philosopher on why people create drama to escape ordinary lifeAlbert Camus, the renowned French-Algerian author, delved into the intricacies of human boredom and the ceaseless quest for meaning. Throug...
- Motivational Quote of the day by Sophia Loren: “I have never judged myself by other people’s standards...” — How can self-belief, personal standards and resilience help you face failure without resentment?Today's Quote of the day by Sophia Loren explores self-belief, personal standards and the way we handle failure. Her words speak to a commo...
- A British zoologist was denied an entomology job because she was a woman; in 1945, at just 24, she went alone to a landlocked African nation and helped transform the study of tropical tilapia, one of the world’s most consumed fishRosemary Lowe-McConnell's journey into ichthyology began when she was rejected for an entomology job, leading her to study Malawi's freshwa...
- Today’s Life Advice by legendary James Bond actor Roger Moore: “You have to learn to take the knocks and carry on...” — Life lessons on how to face setbacks, and how adversity can shape personal growth?Life Advice by Roger Moore offers a grounded view of handling setbacks, uncertainty and difficult moments. His words speak to everyday stru...
- Life advice of the day by the winner of World War II, Winston Churchill: ‘An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will...’ — Can unshakeable resolve save us from catastrophic surrender? Lessons on courage, compromise, fear, conflict, and knowing when to stand firm?Life Advice of the Day by Winston Churchill: “An Appeaser Is One Who Feeds a Crocodile, Hoping It Will Eat Him Last”, addresses the destruc...
- Nazi-looted painting ‘Portrait of a Lady,’ stolen in 1945, resurfaces after 80 years in real estate listing; judge orders return to Dutch Jewish heirsThe Argentina federal judge in a landmark decision ruled that Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’ will be restored to its true owners. Th...
- French philosopher Albert Camus’ quote of the day: ‘When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person…’ – ‘The Stranger’ author on finding strength in life’s darkest momentsAlbert Camus, a renowned Algerian-French author, delved into themes of human resilience and the strength found within adversity. He famousl...
- Winston Churchill's quote of the day: 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being...' - A witty take on the art of learningAs a staunch leader during World War II, Winston Churchill inspired many with his powerful rhetoric. He was not only a key political figure...
- Quote of the day by Audrey Hepburn: ‘When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for…’ A powerful reminder about loneliness and having someone who needs youAudrey Hepburn’s widely attributed quote suggests that loneliness comes from a lack of connection with others. For her, making tea was a si...
- Quote of the Day by Elie Wiesel: ‘Just as despair can come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be…’ - How a single act of empathy can heal our emotional painOur emotional health is significantly influenced by the words we hear and the actions we witness. Elie Wiesel points out that while despair...
- "Means war with Russia": Putin warns Europe against sending troops to UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations against sending troops to Ukraine. He clarified that Russia does not threaten Euro...
- Why the PB&J still runs the American lunchbox at 125: Allergies and school bans could not kill itThe peanut butter and jelly sandwich celebrates 125 years of enduring simplicity and affordability. Industrial innovations and wartime need...
- Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: USA U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-Chi...
- Taiwan Strait conflict could hit global economy harder than World War Two, US envoy warnsA US diplomat warned of a Taiwan Strait conflict's severe global economic impact. He stated that any conflict would surpass World War Two's...
- India cannot build its digital economy on ‘borrowed trust’: QNu Labs CEO Sunil GuptaIndia must build sovereign digital trust layers for its expanding digital economy. The nation is transitioning to quantum-safe security, mo...
- In 1940, a dog named Robot led four French teenagers into a hidden cave; what they found inside had been sealed away for 17,000 yearsFour teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave in France in September 1940, after their dog, Robot, led them to a hole in the ground. Inside, t...
- In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioningIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His...
- Germany wanted more foreign workers. A far-right win may rewrite the immigration storyGermany spent years opening new routes for foreign workers and easing citizenship rules. The AfD’s record victory in Saxony-Anhalt does not...
- Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusationsRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Germany desires conflict again. He dismissed German accusations regarding a drone attack on L...
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