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In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
- In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
- Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
- Today in world history on March 10: Tibetan uprising, Bell’s first telephone call and a deadly French mine disasterMarch 10 has been a pivotal date in history, marked by significant events like the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation and the...
- Meet the man who is credited with turning Bengaluru into a pink paradiseBengaluru's streets are now adorned with beautiful pink flowers. These blooms come from Tabebuia rosea trees, introduced by forester S.G. N...
- Quote of the day by Shirley Chisholm: 'If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.'Quote of the day by Shirley Chisholm inspires action and determination. Known for her political achievements, Chisholm encouraged inclusion...
- Trump's adventures in Greenland put Europe to test yet againUnited States' President Trump is pushing for the acquisition of Greenland. He has stated he prefers a peaceful deal but will pursue it for...
- Thought of the day by Sally Ride: ‘I think it's important for little girls growing up…’ Inspirational quotes by the first American female astronautThought of the day by Sally Ride remains relevant in an era still grappling with gender representation across professions. Her words contin...
- Why does Trump want Greenland? The reasons lie beneath the iceUS-Greenland issue explained: Greenland's strategic importance to the United States is highlighted following a US military operation. Presi...
- He tried breaking a strange rock with a hammer, drill and acid, it turned out to be a 4,60,00,00,000-year-old space travellerMaryborough Meteorite: A man searching for gold in Australia instead unearthed a 17-kilogram meteorite, estimated to be 4.6 billion years o...
- Amitabh Bachchan called her the most beautiful woman. But she had to go on hunger strike after family did not support her film careerNaseem Banu, India's first female superstar, defied her mother's wishes to pursue acting, making her debut in 'Khoon Ka Khoon' (1935). Her ...
- This is the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, and it's not in IndiaHiltl, the world's oldest continuously operating vegetarian restaurant, began in Zurich in 1898 with Ambrosius Hiltl, who adopted a vegetar...
- June Lockhart Net Worth, Cause of Death, Career and Family: Remembering the ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space’ star. Here's early life, background, 2 husbands, 2 daughters, legacyJune Lockhart, known for her roles in Lassie and Lost in Space, passed away at the age of 100 in Santa Monica, California. This explainer c...
- Is Munir planning to oust Pakistan's President? A sense of deja vu in India's neighbourhoodSpeculation of a military takeover is swirling in Pakistan, coinciding with the 47th anniversary of Gen Zia-ul-Haq’s 1977 coup. Army Chief ...
- Hubble finds ghost light among galaxies stretches far back in timeIntracluster light was first detected in the Coma cluster of galaxies in 1951 by Fritz Zwicky, who reported that one of his most interestin...
- 75 events that shaped 75 years of independent IndiaThe August 15 ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, with the government ...
- February smashes global temperature record: NASAThe data shows that February had a global average surface temperature of 1.35 degrees Celsius above the 1951 to 1980 average.
- How Rajasthan will boost minimum government and maximum governance by repealing 150 laws"When Saint Kabir wrote, "Ati ka bhala na bolna, Ati ki bhali na chup. Ati ka bhala na barasna, Ati ki bhali na dhoop," he was emphasising ...
- GDP growth may pick up pace and expand 7.8% this fiscal: HSBCIndia's GDP growth is likely to pick up pace and expand by 7.8 per cent during this fiscal and higher next year on the back of improved urb...
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