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Brad Pitt sold Los Feliz home in 2023 for $33 million to this philanthropist in an off-market dealBrad Pitt sold his Los Feliz home to philanthropist Aileen Getty for $33 million in March 2023. The property is a nearly two-acre compound ...- Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter before its rise. Why he later said, ‘love the service, hate the stock’Chris Sacca invested $25,000 in Twitter in 2006 and later built a major stake before its IPO. Years later, he said, “Love the service, hate...
- In 1952, the US built a ship with a secret military purpose that still holds a world speed record. Now, it’s set to become the world’s largest artificial reefThe SS United States, once a majestic passenger liner, is set to embark on a unique destiny as it plans to be intentionally sunk in Novembe...
- Jantar Mantar to Azad Maidan, India’s protest map is steeped in historyMany urban centers in India have designated protest sites that reflect their historical significance and role during the freedom struggle. ...
- Jantar Mantar too central to protest? World has many, from Hyde Park to Union SquareProtest sites around the world, such as Speaker's Corner in London and Tahrir Square in Cairo, play significant roles in civil demonstratio...
- A rare-book dealer acquired a medieval manuscript filled with strange writing in 1912; 114 years later, no decipherment has won broad acceptanceThe Voynich Manuscript is one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. The medieval document, illustrated and bought in 1912 by rare-book ...
- The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux...
- Calais Campbell surpassed $150 million in lifetime earnings in 2026, makes NFL history for this reason now and no other defensive lineman is close to him; check out his unique recordCalais Campbell etched his name into the NFL record books by playing 283 games, breaking Jim Marshall’s long-standing record of 282. Now ba...
- Beloved frozen pizza brand Celeste discontinued, goes off shelves after nearly 60 years: Why was it discontinued?After decades of satisfying cravings, Conagra Brands has announced the end of the Celeste frozen pizza production. These personal-sized piz...
- Justice Department to no longer enforce certain provisions of 1934 firearms law: How does this impact gun registrations?In a significant update, the Justice Department has modified its enforcement of the firearms legislation enacted in 1934, in response to a ...
- JD Vance calls Indian workers ‘indentured servants’: What the term means and its historyJD Vance’s use of the term “indentured servants” while discussing foreign workers has brought attention to a colonial-era labour system. In...
- Obama-appointed preservation architect bought a UFO-shaped home made from reinforced plastic in 2002, moved it from San Diego to California’s San Jacinto mountains in 2004, and is now selling it for $1.5 millionMilford Wayne Donaldson, known for his commitment to architectural preservation, is putting his extraordinary UFO-shaped home on the market...
- From Jackie Kennedy to Jill Biden: Michelle Obama looks back at how first ladies changed the White House while protecting its historic legacyMichelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy for her role in preserving the White House's history and significance. She emphasizes the necessity f...
- Motivational quote of the day: 'Until the lions have their own historians, history will always glorify the hunter' - A timeless teaching on how history of world is shaped by the Nigerian novelist-poet Chinua AchebeChinua Achebe’s famous quote, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter,” offers a...
- This stunning UK seaside town is famous for natural beauty, rich history and incredible fossilsLyme Regis is a lovely seaside town in the UK, with a lovely coast line, rich history and important fossil discoveries. Situated between Do...
- An Amsterdam buyer paid $15,000 for a painting in 2021; two years later, experts identified it as a Rembrandt and it sold for £10.9 million at auctionA small painting once attributed to a member of Rembrandt’s circle has been identified as a work by the Dutch master after 18 months of res...
- 10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clueGenghis Khan’s grave: For 800 years, Genghis Khan's final resting place has remained a mystery, despite countless expeditions and tales. Ov...
- In 1932, an army of soldiers fought 20,000 emus with machine guns. The flightless birds defeated the military operation, two timesAustralia faced an unusual crisis when up to 20,000 emus moved into Western Australia’s wheat-growing region in 1932 and damaged the crops ...
- A $37 painting found in a British cupboard was identified as John Constable’s work in 2024; the forgotten artwork was valued at $315,000 after authenticationA small landscape painting bought for £30 at an auction in Canterbury, England, around 13 years ago has been authenticated as a work by Joh...
- Moon may have underground caves, new NASA team to find out if they can become safe heavens for astronautsNASA has announced the selection of a dedicated team to investigate the Marius Hills Pit on the Moon. This innovative project, known as GIM...
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