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In 1963, 23-year-old hiker threw his backpack into an Austrian glacier crevasse to survive; 63 years later, melting ice returned his lost belongingsIn 1963, a 23-year-old hiker threw his backpack into a crevasse on Austria’s Sulztalferner glacier after falling during a dangerous mountai...- From Anand to Erdogmus: Five generations of chess talent to come together at GCL Season 4Bengaluru will host the Global Chess League Season 4 from September 5 to 13. The event brings together chess legends, current stars, and yo...
- In 1991, Alpine hikers found a body melting from a glacier and called police. 5,300 years later, it proved to be Ötzi the IcemanIn 1991, Alpine hikers found a body melting from a glacier and called police. 5,300 years later, it proved to be Ötzi the Iceman. The disco...
- In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...
- Scientists discover a flower that secretly eats insects, and say there could be many more killer plantsA remarkable discovery has unveiled Saxifraga candelabrum as a genuine carnivorous plant species. Thriving in challenging alpine regions, i...
- Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recoveredAn avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging moun...
- Slovenian proverb of the day: "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" — Inspiring life lessons on foresight, preparation, wise decision-making, and why the best opportunities are often the ones we act on before they disappear through timeless Slovenian folk wisdomSlovenian proverb of the day: Slovenian proverb, "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" (Po toči zvoniti je prepozno) serves as ...
- Proverb of the day from Germany: 'He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget...' An old saying that reminds us that success comes with a hidden costToday's German proverb, "He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget t...
- Who is Bode Miller? Olympic skiing legend arrested on drug charges in Idaho, pleads not guiltyOlympic skiing legend Bode Miller faces misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho after being arrested on June 6. The six-time medalist was charged...
- Why scientists are collecting ice from around the world and storing it deep inside AntarcticaScientists are collecting ice cores from endangered glaciers around the world and storing them in the Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica to...
- Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved itResearchers have uncovered a surprising human story in the high Pyrenees mountains. New evidence shows people lived in these areas for over...
- In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in archaeological history when Ötzi the Iceman was uncovered in the Alps. This astonishingly preserve...
- What Secrets Are Locked Beneath the Alps? New Cave Discovery Raises Big QuestionsExplorers found a vast cave network in the Alps. It contains ancient stone tools and unique ice and limestone formations. These discoveries...
- Men are allegedly leaving wives in forests — the dark reality behind the ‘Alpine Divorce’ trendThe term “Alpine divorce” is trending online after viral videos described women being left alone during hikes by their partners. Social med...
- How Mikaela’s parents Jeff and Eileen Shiffrin shaped her journey as she wins gold in 2026 Winter Olympics to become skiing’s most decorated championMikaela Shiffrin secures Olympic gold at Milano-Cortina 2026. Her success is built on the legacy of her late father, Jeff Shiffrin. Her mot...
- 2026 Winter Olympics: Dual Hosts, new events and medal design revealed2026 Winter Olympics: For the first time in Olympic history, the Winter Games will be jointly hosted by two cities separated by more than 2...
- Renault reveals Alpine electric A290, sets sights on sporty EVs for profit boostRenault presented the first electric sports car under its Alpine sports brand to compete with Chinese rivals and capture a share in the gro...
- Tour De France 2024: 'Most difficult route,' says cyclist Mark Cavendish after route revelationRenowned cyclist Mark Cavendish has expressed his astonishment at the challenging course set for the 2024 Tour de France. The route, which ...
- Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine reveals heartwarming name choice for third child in 'Very Corrie' connectionJennie McAlpine, the beloved face behind Coronation Street's Fiz Stape, has finally shared the endearing name of her third child, a secret ...
- Travel across Belgium, Switzerland and the Caribbean in pursuit of the world’s finest chocolateThe Grand Place of Brussels is buzzing with chocolate-laden cafés, restaurants, bars, boutiques and shops.
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