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JUST AS BODHIDHARMA SPENT TEN YEARS FACING A STONE WALL
Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...- Walmart heiress sisters’ starkly different billionaire lives: Nancy Walton Laurie’s $300 million superyacht Kaos vs Ann Walton Kroenke’s 510,527-acre Texas ranch, 13 times the size of Washington DCWalmart heiress sisters Nancy Walton Laurie and Ann Walton Kroenke live vastly different billionaire lifestyles. Nancy Walton Laurie owns t...
- Quote of the day by George Harrison: ‘It's being here now that's important. There's no past, and there's no future’ — a lesson on learning from the past, preparing for the future, and most importantly, appreciating the present momentQuote of the day by George Harrison: George Harrison's quote highlights the importance of appreciating the present moment. He believed that...
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal” — a lesson on choosing passion over money, pursuing what truly matters to you, and dedicating yourself to it so deeply that excellence becomes its own reward.Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet and activist, overcame childhood trauma to become an influential voice. H...
- Quote of the day: Yayoi Kusama’s “Just as Bodhidharma spent ten years facing a stone wall...” a life lesson on extraordinary dedicationQuote of the Day: Yayoi Kusama’s reflection on spending a month facing a single pumpkin captures the extraordinary concentration behind her...
- Tanks are 'iron wall' on borders, boost soldiers' morale: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur. This facility will significantly boost India's capacit...
- Jaaved Jaaferi lives in a 7,000-sq-ft Bandra home with Arabian Sea view, Mediterranean interiors, onyx dining table and earthy-toned furnitureActor Jaaved Jaaferi has returned to Bandra with his family, moving into a 7,000-sq-ft sea-facing apartment overlooking the Arabian Sea. De...
- Dolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny log cabin with no electricity or running water. It is now a must-visit tribute to the country music iconDolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny one-bedroom Tennessee log cabin, where her family lived without electricity or running wate...
- In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravityIn 2014, NASA launched a group of twenty mice to the International Space Station for groundbreaking research. Remarkably, the young mice ex...
- Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr heroine Juhi Chawla’s net worth is Rs 7,790 crore. Her Malabar Hills home has indoor pool, white fountains, golden doors and terrace with a grand view of Arabian SeaJuhi Chawla was one of the most prominent actresses in the 1990s. Today, she is a successful businesswoman who co-owns cricket team Kolkata...
- In 1999, an American teacher gave $5,000 to a Chinese woman fighting a desert. 27 years later, they reunited in tears after her trees grew into a 50,000-tree forestIn 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky gave $5,000 to Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen after seeing her fight against desertification...
- Quote of the Day by Peter Coyote: “I spent ten years de-educating myself to learn to live by...” — Inspiring lessons on de-educating the mind, authenticity, inner resilience and how counterculture icon, actor, and narrator abandoned societal expectations to discover true personal autonomy, providing timeless guidance for navigating modern complexityQuote of the Day by Peter Coyote: Peter Coyote's famous quote, “I spent ten years de-educating myself...” challenges conventional assumptio...
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
- Japan's newest five-star hotel was once a jail for 109 years. Here's how much one night stay costs hereA former juvenile prison in Nara, Japan, built in 1908 and used until 2017, has been transformed into a five-star Hoshinoya hotel. Around 5...
- Julius Caesar's political fate was decided in a historic compound, centuries later hidden cloister adjacent to basilica in Rome remains mysteriousOver the centuries, this space has attracted important figures, St. Catherine of Siena and the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, both of wh...
- In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
- In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...
- A Massachusetts turtle vanished for 10 years after its 2011 release, then returned as an adult to the same wild habitat; 15 years later, two of its captive-raised offspring were released there to continue the storyA Blanding’s turtle vanished into the wild for more than a decade. Ivy was released in Massachusetts in 2011 after being raised at Stone Zo...
- Quote of the Day by Emma Stone: “I just like to keep working and being able to… – Inspiring lessons on hard work, financial management, career, money and why a steady income brings peace of mind by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on work and lifeQuote of the Day by Emma Stone: Emma Stone’s quote, “I just like to keep working and being able to pay my bills,” explores the importance o...
- Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...
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