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In 2016, NBA star Dwight Howard bought his sprawling Georgia mansion for $8.8 million; now, the eight-time All-Star has relisted the estate for $14.5 million, raising the asking price by $3.25 million from last year as he looks to cash in on the luxury property- Psychologist Carl Jung grew corn at his famous lakehouse retreat in Switzerland. 5 easy steps to grow corn for beginners
- In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in the Lake District with book royalties; by 1943, she had left 4,000 acres and 15 farms to the National Trust
- Post-1949, China increased its forest cover from 10% to 25%, but scientists found an unexpected side effect: Tree planting shifted water away from East & Northwest towards the Tibetan PlateauChina's extensive reforestation programmes have significantly increased forest cover across the country. However, this large-scale greening...06 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
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- In Maine, a woman bought an 1880s Victorian silk dress, only to discover hidden pockets filled with mysterious papers, strange words, numbers and '10pm'Woman bought 1880s Victorian silk dress: An exquisite antique silk dress bought in Maine concealed a hidden pocket containing a collection ...06 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- In 1993, Tim Curry bought a Los Angeles home for $650,000 just as it faced demolition and spent years restoring the historic property; decades later, hours after news of his death, the iconic $7.5 million mansion found a buyerTim Curry purchased the historic Seyler House in Los Feliz in 1993. He transformed the Spanish Colonial Revival villa into a Mediterranean-...05 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- In 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park at Henley-on-Thames; he restored its vast gardens and recorded music there, while his family still protects the estateIn his quest for peace, George Harrison poured his heart into restoring the once-neglected gardens of Friar Park, transforming them into a ...05 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 300 years later, archaeologists uncovered why this 17th-century Polish woman was buried with a padlock on her toe and an iron sickle across her neckMore than 300 years after her death, archaeologists uncovered the unusual grave of a young 17th-century Polish woman buried with a padlock ...04 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
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- In 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, creating a blueprint for modern electrical machineryIn 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, changing how electrical energy could be co...03 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Sophia Loren: "At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as Aristotle said..."Quote of the Day: Sophia Loren’s timeless quote of the day, “At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as A...03 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- Joan Templeman death reason: Richard Branson’s wife died after blood clot in lungs; full inquest may reveal what happenedLady Joan Branson, beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, has tragically passed away due to a blood clot, specifically a pulmonary embolism. ...02 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- 1,300-year-old Viking dress found in Denmark: Archaeologists uncover buried fragments offering rare clues to how Viking women dressedArchaeologists have discovered 1,300-year-old textile fragments from a Viking woman’s burial in Skonager, Denmark. Preserved around metal b...01 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- Science says some spiders can launch into the sky using silk and electricity to fly and the physics is wildBallooning is a form of aerial dispersal in which a spider climbs to an exposed spot, lifts its abdomen, releases strands of silk and allow...01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Married at 9, she lost her only son at 14. She braved being attacked with cow dung, stones to become India’s 1st certified female doctor in 1886Anandibai Joshi did not live to see her 22nd birthday. However, in her short life, she achieved multiple milestones, becoming the first cer...30 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- She feared the dead would find her: A woman built a mansion with doors to nowhere and stairs to ceilings. The terrifying story behind San Jose’s Winchester Mystery HouseFor nearly 40 years, Sarah Winchester kept expanding a bizarre mansion in San Jose, California, filled with doors that lead nowhere, strang...28 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- Kriti Sanon hits back at Kangana Ranaut over Raksha Bandhan Ad controversy, says ‘when will we stop telling women what to wear?’Kriti Sanon's latest jewellery advertisement has sparked a heated debate online regarding the outfit she wore. Kangana Ranaut shared her th...25 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Mexican Proverb of the Day: “Even if the monkey dresses in silk, it stays a monkey.” A lesson on appearance and characterMexican Proverb of the Day: “Even if the monkey dresses in silk, it stays a monkey” explores the difference between outward appearance and ...24 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- Don’t throw away tea or coffee-stained dress: How to use common salt to remove stains at homeTea and coffee stains can ruin your favourite dress or T-shirt, but common salt may help tackle fresh spills. Blot the stain, rinse with co...24 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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