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Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...- Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...
- Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Happiness is man's greatest...' Life lessons on inner peace, joy, laughter and human nature by renowned Greek philosopherQuote of the Day by Epicurus highlights the idea that happiness is the greatest aim in life. The Greek philosopher believed that tranquilit...
- Life Advice of the Day by Aesop: 'Better be wise by the...' Learnings on intelligence, mistakes, observation, research, decision-making, trial and errorLife Advice of the Day by Aesop highlights the value of learning from the mistakes, failures, and experiences of other people. The advice e...
- On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'Always stop to think whether your fun may be...' Life lessons on human nature, happiness, kindness and inner peace by supposed author of a collection of Greek fablesQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people to think about how their actions affect others. The saying highlights kindness, human nature, happ...
- 254-0 French Parliament votes to repeal law from slavery eraFrance's Parliament has voted to abolish the Black Code. This colonial law, enacted in 1685, treated enslaved people as property. For nearl...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: “If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some...” — The profound wisdom from the evolution pioneer: Ignoring music, poetry, and beauty can slowly rob the human soul of happinessCharles Darwin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention in 2026 as millions struggle with burnout, stress, screen addiction, and emotion...
- Quote of the Day by Epicurus: ‘Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is…’ Timeless quote from Greek philosopher on fear and deathEpicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher, founded "The Garden" school, welcoming diverse students. His philosophy emphasized peace of mind th...
- Did you know? History’s shortest war, the Anglo-Zanzibar War, ended in just 38 minutesImagine a war so short it ends almost as soon as it begins. The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted just 38 minutes, yet it remains one of history’s ...
- Reincarnated as a Sword season 2 officially set for October 2026, new trailer revealedGet ready for more adventures! Reincarnated as a Sword II is confirmed for an October 2026 broadcast, with a new trailer and PV released. F...
- A raggedy ferry ride into forgotten, dark historyDuring a visit to Dakar, Senegal, the author and a friend journeyed to Gorée Island, a former Dutch slave trading post. The island, named a...
- What is International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition and why is it observed?UNESCO-led "The Slave Route" analyses and study the causes, methods, and consequences of the slave trade. But why is it observed on August ...
- Hunger pains on Slave Island as Sri Lanka's food prices rocketWith six children in the family, the 74-year-old said the best they had been able to afford in recent weeks was the occasional fish, cut in...
- Juneteenth, recalling end of slavery, is marked across USIn Detroit, which is 80% Black, students from University Prep Art & Design High School dodged rain to repaint Massey's block-long message, ...
- Handful of ancient coins may help solve one of the Earth's oldest cold casesThat ancient pocket change could explain how pirate Capt. Henry Every vanished into the wind.
- Tata Housing to invest $400mn to develop township in Sri LankaThe Colombo project is mixed use township. "The first of its kind initiative by an Indian real estate company will involve investments of o...
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