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Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: 'Marry while you're young, because as you get older you become wiser...' - A lesson on how age changes our perception about love and marriage by the British author- In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteries
- In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for nuclear war
- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his nameFor almost 28 years, Raymond LeDreau served as an unofficial caretaker of Anacapa Island, building a solitary life shaped by war, loss and ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- In 1894, two ships collided on Lake Huron, and Ironton sank; 125 years later, researchers found it upright with all three masts still standingThe Ironton shipwreck, discovered by researchers in Lake Huron in 2019, tells a fascinating story from 1894 when it sank after a collision ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Thomas Mann: ‘Man himself is a mystery, and all humanity rests upon reverence before the…’ — What his powerful words teach us about understanding humanityThomas Mann's quote highlights human complexity and the need for respect. We often judge people quickly, overlooking their inner lives and ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 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
- During the Cold War, Soviet physicist Lev Landau created an exam so difficult that only 43 candidates passed it in nearly 30 yearsSoviet physicist Lev Landau created a rigorous "Theoretical Minimum" exam for aspiring scientists. This challenging test required deep unde...14 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- PlayStation Plus just added four major games you won’t want to miss — here is all you need to knowPlayStation Plus subscribers receive new games this August, including Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come. Vampire Survivors and Hell Is Us also ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
- Mystery of the expunged wordsParliamentary rituals include expunging remarks, a tradition that erases spoken words. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal's words were struck from the r...14 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- In 1795, three teenagers found a strange depression on Oak Island. More than 200 years later, the treasure mystery remains unsolvedIn 1795, Oak Island became the center of a captivating treasure hunt that captured imaginations for centuries. Theories sprouting from the ...13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- A strange object seen from space could rewrite Amelia Earhart disappearance story. Explorers feel 'very confident about this' as they set out to solve one of biggest mysteries of 20th centuryNearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished during her attempt to fly around the world, a new expedition is bringing fresh attention to o...13 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Who was Brenda LeBlanc? Human remains found in Canada’s Niagara Falls unravel a decades-long missing person mysteryHuman remains found during a 2023 demolition were identified as Brenda Marie LeBlanc. She had disappeared in the 1990s and was originally f...13 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight. A new mission now aims to solve the 90-year-old mysteryAn exciting new expedition is set to uncover the secrets of Nikumaroro Island in search of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. With research...12 Aug, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Just 15 miles from Niagara Falls, this picturesque Canadian town was burned to the ground by American forces; now it’s known as one of the country’s most haunted placesNiagara-on-the-Lake captivates visitors with its stunning historic architecture and idyllic streets. This charming Canadian town faced a tu...11 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around EarthDuring the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...10 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
- In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 testsProject Plowshare aimed to revolutionize construction by utilizing nuclear explosions for large-scale projects such as canals and harbors. ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- In 1695, pirates captured Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's royal ship and vanished after looting tens of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver. The first coin from the treasure was found 300 years later.Rare Arabian coins unearthed in America provide new evidence about a historic pirate heist. Captain Henry Every's crew stole vast treasure ...02 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
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