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In 2016, Washington opened a 7,708-foot highway bridge that floats on Lake Washington; it broke the world record held by the bridge it replacedIn 2016, Washington opened the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, a 7,708-foot engineering marvel spanning Lake Washington between Seattle an...- In 1927, New York opened the Holland Tunnel with an innovative ventilation system; 84 fans still move air through its 8,500-foot twin tubesNearly a century after opening, the Holland Tunnel's original ventilation system, 84 fans across four buildings, still keeps drivers safe f...
- In 1950s, this transport was considered luxury travel before SUVs and private jets came along. It had a washroom, heating and air conditioningIn 1954, Greyhound transformed bus travel with its Scenicruiser, featuring a raised observation deck, panoramic windows, air conditioning a...
- What’s behind Disney’s appointment of its first company-wise CTO Karandeep Anand?Anand comes from Character.AI, generative AI startup Disney accused of copyright infringement in September 2025.
- Actor Madhavan has a sweet message for Ajith Kumar, after his racing team ends 2026 season by securing second consecutive championship podium: 'So so proud'Ajith Kumar’s racing team, Ajith RedAnt Racing, ended the 2026 Michelin Creventic 24H European Series with a podium finish. After taking P2...
- Marvel's Wolverine review: Brutal, beautiful, and over before it earns its clawsMarvel's Wolverine showcases intense combat sequences and striking visuals that resonate with the character's rugged spirit. However, the s...
- 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24% in one year, according to analystsAnother week where the bears were in total control. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen to the Nifty and Sens...
- In 2022, Wales mixed fibres from 4.3 tonnes of used nappies into a highway; the waste replaced asphalt material imported from EuropeWales recently resurfaced part of the A487 highway using fibers from 4.3 tonnes of recycled diapers. Sanitized diaper waste was processed i...
- In 1981, a Canadian Oberon-class submarine and worth about $80 million slipped past an entire US Navy carrier group and ‘sank’ one of the most capable American aircraft carriers in a NATO war gameAn old Canadian Oberon-class diesel-electric submarinereportedly slipped past the defenses of a US Navy carrier strike group in 1981. The s...
- In 2024, bulldozers were circling a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond. Then Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan stepped in with a $4 million cheque to conserve itA 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on Kauaʻi was nearly sold for development before Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan committed $4 million t...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%As oil prices move up again, how will things pan out for the Indian market? Will it be a standalone underperformer? Or is it just a phase w...
- Meta’s Sandhya Devanathan to join OpenAI; IT stocks rallyMeta’s India and South East Asia head Sandhya Devanathan is departing after 10 years to join OpenAI. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- Semiconductor GCCs set to add 10,000 jobs in IndiaAbout 80% of the expected headcount growth will come from existing GCCs and 20% from new centres, said Pareekh Jain, chief executive of EII...
- Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boomTech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of...
- No steel, concrete, or cement: Meghalaya’s living bridges take 30 years to grow but get stronger with age. How villagers create them from tree rootsFor centuries, the Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya have shaped living root bridges from the roots of fig trees, creating a remar...
- Quote of the day by Mark Ruffalo: "Whatever your mind tells you is a limit is a..." — Timeless life lessons by the American actor and environmental activist on self-belief, breaking mental limits, courage, personal growth, confidence, resilience, and unlocking your true potentialToday's Quote of the Day by Mark Ruffalo: The famous quote by Mark Ruffalo, "Whatever your mind tells you is a limit is a choice", serves a...
- How Jammu & Kashmir has changed seven years after Article 370Jammu and Kashmir has seen significant economic growth and development over seven years. The Union Territory achieved full literacy status ...
- Six in ten Indian companies believe AI to play a significant role: PWCIndian manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence significantly aiding strategic goals within five years. This optimism surpasses glo...
- Marvell Technology to invest $250 million in India, double headcountMarvell Technology will invest $250 million in India over three years. The firm plans to double its India headcount and expand offices. Thi...
- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
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