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Aluminium was once costlier than gold, with one pound priced at $550. French Emperor Napoleon III’s favourites used aluminium cutlery. One 1886 invention made in an Ohio woodshed, changed its fate- Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brain
- NASA left a camera on the moon for 31 months; when Apollo 12 brought it home, scientists found bacteria that appeared to be alive
- In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were “literary poison.” 150 years later, BookTok’s nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenonSummer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure durin...20 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- 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...18 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Census 2027: Caste, Aadhaar, voter ID among 40 questions in Phase 2Census 2027 will record caste as declared by respondents for the first time. New questions include bank accounts and Covid-19 vaccination l...15 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- In 2012, anglers and biologists reported strange black tumors on catfish in a Vermont-Quebec lake. Years later, genetic testing revealed the shocking outcome: The tumors are a rare contagious cancer spreading between fishBrown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog are showing unusual black tumors, raising concerns among researchers. Genetic studies indicate ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Who is Chuck Redd? Judge awards $252,000 to musician who canceled performance over Trump-Led Kennedy Center name changeIn a notable legal decision, a judge mandated that the Kennedy Center compensate jazz musician Chuck Redd with over $250,000. This follows ...12 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
- An American gambler spent $90 million buying 54,000 acres of logged Florida land; 8 million longleaf pines later, a lost forest is returningM.C. Davis transformed 54,000 acres of Florida Panhandle land into a longleaf pine forest. This ecosystem, once widespread, had nearly vani...27 Jul, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Five-star hotels never skip this bathroom detail: The tiny toilet paper fold is designed to tell you something instantlyHotels fold toilet paper ends to signal room cleanliness. This small detail assures guests that housekeeping has prepared the bathroom. The...22 Jul, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxicPlastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to r...21 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Health experts explain why every kitchen should have two cutting boards and when to replace themHealth experts recommend keeping two separate cutting boards in the kitchen, one for raw meat and another for fruits, vegetables and bread,...21 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In 1928, Henry Ford carved a slice of small-town America into the Amazon rainforest to grow his own rubber, a jungle city called Fordlândia that the forest quietly swallowed wholeHenry Ford established Fordlândia in Brazil to secure rubber supplies for his company. He built an American-style town, imposing strict rul...20 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- 100 grams of common Indian dairy food can help increase your lifespan. Scientists share the secret for slow biological ageingA new study published in the journal Aging suggests that eating 100 grams of plain probiotic yogurt every day, along with following a healt...17 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- At age 6, he woke up trapped inside a giant metal tube and spent the next 70 years in it. Meet Paul Alexander, who lived inside a 600-pound iron lungPaul Alexander was just six years old when polio left him unable to breathe on his own, forcing him to spend more than 70 years inside a 60...17 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegationsPresident Trump declassified intelligence to support his election fraud claims. He has repeatedly claimed the 2020 elections were rigged. T...17 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projectsIndia and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropow...16 Jul, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
- India to fund NPR 33 million monastery project in NepalIndia pledged 33 million Nepalese rupees for a new monastery. This marks India's sixth High Impact Community Development Project in the dis...15 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- Why is it recommended to put an A4 paper in the fridge during heatwaves?Millions are enduring a severe heatwave, and your refrigerator is working overtime. A simple paper test can reveal if your fridge's door se...01 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lionel Richie: 'I think the whole world is dying to hear someone say, I love you' - Why three simple words still matter explained by American singer-songwriterLegendary singer Lionel Richie once revealed his true legacy aspiration isn't fame, but spreading love and kindness. In a world growing col...30 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
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