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Before air conditioning, America shipped lake ice as far as Kolkata; up to two-thirds melted en route, and the rest could cost 10 times more than beefFrederic Tudor embarked on an unprecedented journey by transporting ice from the ponds of New England to the sweltering climate of Calcutta...- Tata Motors to hike car prices by Rs 25,000; joins Maruti, Hyundai as costs hurt pocketsTata Motors will increase prices for its cars and SUVs by up to Rs 25,000. This price adjustment will affect both internal combustion engin...
- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American stateIn August 1920, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, a legislator, played a critical role in the fight for women's suffrage. Harry ...
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...
- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
- India's Test journey from 1st to 600th: A story of progress, revolutions, historic triumphsIndia achieved a significant 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 600th Test match. Devdutt Padikkal scored a century, and Manav Suth...
- Deadly plague ravaged this Italian island, thousands died and were burned, with ashes rumoured to make up 50% of the ground before it became home to a haunted mental hospitalPoveglia island, once a place of quarantine, is shrouded in a chilling tapestry of disease and demise. Its forsaken hospital stands as a te...
- In 1849, Schlitz started as a Milwaukee beer; 177 years later, Chicago’s supply ran dry, ending the brand’s local presence while preserving its unusual place in Midwestern brewing historySchlitz beer has poured its last barrel in Chicago after 177 years. The iconic Midwestern beer is now on hiatus as rising production and sh...
- In 1864, a bottle of Guinness was brewed under Queen Victoria; 162 years later, divers recovered it from a shipwreck, where its preserved yeast may help recreate the taste of Victorian stoutA 162-year-old Guinness bottle has been pulled from a shipwreck in the English Channel, opening a rare window into Victorian brewing. The s...
- Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in USTwo Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jaz...
- Between third and seventh centuries CE, certain type of clothe was discovered to protect children, in modern times hoodies have become associated with street protests, groups, gangs, rise against political authoritiesWhen a young Mark Zuckerberg held meetings with investors just months after Trayvon Martin’s death, his hoodie raised eyebrows for differen...
- This 19th-century Russian town 420 kilometers north of Moscow was submerged underwater by a massive Soviet reservoirAmid the reservoir development in the 1940s, the remote Russian city of Vesyegonsk grappled with significant flooding, with two-thirds of i...
- In 1871, pack ice trapped and crushed 33 American whaling ships off Alaska; 144 years later, NOAA archaeologists found confirmed wreckage in the Chukchi SeaArchaeologists have made an astonishing find: the wreckage of the 1871 whaling fleet buried in Arctic waters. The fleet, claimed by ice, le...
- In 1894, two ships collided on Lake Huron, and Ironton sank; 125 years later, researchers found it upright with all three masts still standingThe Ironton shipwreck, discovered by researchers in Lake Huron in 2019, tells a fascinating story from 1894 when it sank after a collision ...
- In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...
- In 1915, pack ice sank Shackleton’s Endurance; 107 years later, explorers found its wreck remarkably intact beneath the Weddell SeaAfter a century-long mystery, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been discovered beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea. The remarkable...
- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- Just 15 miles from Niagara Falls, this picturesque Canadian town was burned to the ground by American forces; now it’s known as one of the country’s most haunted placesNiagara-on-the-Lake captivates visitors with its stunning historic architecture and idyllic streets. This charming Canadian town faced a tu...
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