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The CIA spent millions trying to turn cats into Cold War spies; the bizarre secret experiment ended in the strangest possible way- In 1814, London witnessed beer flood after wooden vats of fermenting porter burst, triggering one of world's strangest industrial disasters
- Something left a giant scar next to our galaxy’s Black Hole, and scientists finally have answers
- For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond studyA powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detec...25 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- For millions of years, this ancient fish was thought extinct since the age of the dinosaurs—until it was found alive in South Africa and changed science foreverA chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' – a fish thought extinct for 65 million years, since the age of dinos...22 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- From flowers that smell rotten to trees with red 'blood': 7 strange plants you won’t believe exist on EarthNature presents astonishing plants that seem otherworldly. From the Rafflesia arnoldii, a giant flower smelling of decay, to the Welwitschi...20 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- Harold Holt disappearance mystery: When an Australian Prime Minister vanished from beachIn December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished during a swim at Cheviot Beach, sparking a national shock and enduring mys...28 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...20 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- In 1938, Roy Plunkett investigated a blocked gas cylinder during routine lab work: The waxy residue inside became Teflon and reshaped industrial chemistryThe year was 1938 when a gas cylinder unexpectedly jammed, leading chemist Roy Plunkett to stumble upon a curious white material. This rema...18 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- ‘People from my town came to see me off’: Pune's 'Poddar uncle' recalls his first international trip to Germany in 1982Kamalakar Potdar, a middle-class boy from Kolhapur, achieved a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany in 1982, becoming the first in his fa...18 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Cleopatra, the last Egyptian pharaoh: ‘My honour was not yielded, but conquered merely’ – dignity that refuses to surrenderCleopatra, the last ruler of Egypt, strategically allied with Roman leaders to protect her kingdom. Despite her intelligence and efforts, h...13 May, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Cleopatra: “All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise” – life lessons on emotional intelligence, challenges, human perception and what it teaches us about life by the last Queen of Ancient EgyptQuote of the Day by Cleopatra: Cleopatra’s quote reflects a deep truth about human nature. It suggests that people often become more engage...29 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
- Japan boils at brutal 40°C - heatwave warps streets, food displays, and daily lifeJapan is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, as temperatures soar above 40°C, causing bizarre disruptions like melting food displays....05 Aug, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
- Marvel's What If...? Season 2 episode list unveiled: Mind-bending narratives revealedMarvel Studios' animated venture into the multiverse, "What If...?," continues to enthrall audiences with its mind-bending narratives and v...25 Dec, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
- Oxfordshire explosion: Lightning strike causes massive explosion at food waste recycling plant; residents advised to stay at homeIn response to the explosion, local authorities have issued safety instructions for residents in the affected areas.03 Oct, 2023, 05.37 AM IST
- What to do in Bristol in August 2023? Here’s the list of all things you can add to your fun plansFrom free entry performance at The Canteen to Wild food foraging or forager walk in Brandon Hill, here is the list of all the fun things yo...30 Jul, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
- Travis Scott's Giza Pyramids Concert Cancellation: All you may want to knowTravis Scott's Giza Pyramids concert was canceled due to "complex production issues," said Live Nation. Album release remains scheduled.28 Jul, 2023, 02.14 AM IST
- Gurinder Chadha calls Pakistan ban on 'Partition: 1947' release 'unfortunate'The film has been banned of over 'misrepresentation'of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.21 Aug, 2017, 07.12 PM IST
- At Aligarh village, shrine to British soldiers killed in 1857 freedom struggleIn a strange twist of fate, nine British soldiers who died fighting rebels in the 1857 freedom struggle near this village are now worshippe...10 Aug, 2015, 11.47 AM IST
- View: Let’s make a desi Game of Thrones, rather than murdering our mythosWe have a wealth of great writers and creators here, and surely it's possible to make our own GoT, one we can all be proud of watching.05 Jul, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
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