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In the 1870s, someone borrowed a book from Kiama Library for one month; 150 years later, Ross Simmons returned it after finding it in a fireplace, but the $20,000 inflation-adjusted fine was never charged by librarians- 18-year-old student working as a labourer finds nearly Rs 100 crore gold treasure while digging a sewer
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- In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader lifeA young immigrant arrived in America at a time when starting over meant leaving behind everything familiar and facing a very uncertain futu...16 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- 'Big Pig Dig': In 1994, two hikers discovered a 34-million-year old site in South Dakota's Badlands with fossils of prehistoric rhinos, small horses and huge carnivorous pigsIn 1994, two hikers stumbled upon enormous bones in South Dakota's Badlands, igniting a wave of scientific exploration that lasted years. T...16 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Top leadership from USA Pacific Northwest joins in India's 80th Independence Day Celebrations at SeattleSeveral US states issued official proclamations declaring August 15th as India Day. Mayors and county councils honoured Indian American con...15 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...15 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- In 1905, a 13-year-old boy crawled through a tiny opening in Tennessee and discovered America’s largest underground lakeIn 1905, 13-year-old Ben Sands crawled through a narrow passage inside Tennessee’s Craighead Caverns and discovered a vast underground lake...15 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- In 1915, pack ice sank Shackleton’s Endurance; 107 years later, explorers found its wreck remarkably intact beneath the Weddell SeaAfter a century-long mystery, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been discovered beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea. The remarkable...15 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- 112 million years ago, a rainforest thrived in what is now Ecuador; amber from the lost Early Cretaceous forest preserved insects, pollen, and a strand of spider webScientists discovered ancient amber in Ecuador's Napo Province, dating back 112 million years. This amber contains preserved insects and sp...15 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- A US satellite detected a mysterious flash in 1979; the CIA said it was probably a nuclear test, but nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains unsolvedA US satellite observed dual flashes in the South Atlantic back in 1979, leading intelligence officials to speculate a nuclear test with no...15 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- They found a 1 Euro-like coin while digging a sewer in Belgium. It turned out to be a part of $10.4 million gold treasureConstruction workers in Belgium made an extraordinary discovery while digging a sewer beneath a former brewery. What they initially thought...15 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- 90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...14 Aug, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
- In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not requiredIn the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's ...13 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- US stocks: S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimismUS stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strong AI infrastructure company earnings. Mild inflation data reinforced expectatio...13 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Dakota Johnson, 'I’ve learned to be comfortable with my life being in constant flux' shows psychology of positive courage, emotional strength, personal growth, teaches powerful timeless life lessons on maturity about embracing change, uncertaintyQuote of the day by Dakota Johnson offers a perspective that can resonate with anyone navigating a new chapter. Change may alter plans, cha...12 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- A Namibian railway worker found a stone glowing in the sand in 1908; within years, it turned a desert settlement into Africa’s richest place before it became a ghost townA Namibian railway worker discovered a diamond in 1908, sparking a significant diamond rush. Kolmanskop rapidly transformed into a wealthy ...12 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- In 1988, USDA scientists released just 88 flea beetles in North Dakota; their descendants multiplied into hundreds of millions across North AmericaIn North Dakota, a targeted release of flea beetles marked the beginning of a successful biological control initiative. These beetles flour...11 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Dakota Johnson: “I avoid social networks and I try to… – Inspiring lessons on authenticity, friendship, simplicity, gratitude and why happiness is homemade by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on privacy and meaningful connectionsQuote of the Day by Dakota Johnson: Dakota Johnson’s quote, “I avoid social networks and I try to live a very normal, simple life. I love s...03 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
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