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In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchen- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school desk
- Quote of the day by Beethoven: 'A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not...' - Für Elise and Symphony No. 5 composer reveals harsh reality artists' life, creativity, fame and why creators face so much scrutiny and criticism
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'In the long run a deep friendship will make us more content than a frenzied...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on the power of human connectionQuote of the day by Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founder of 'The Garden,' taught that true happiness stems from freedom fr...09 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking...' Life lessons on happiness, inner peace and human nature by first philosopher of Chinese DaoismQuote of the Day by Lao Tzu highlights the power of kindness in speech, thoughts, and actions. The quote explains how words can build confi...09 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...08 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...07 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- In 2022, archaeologists at Maryland's first fort finally excavated a grave they'd found 30 years earlier, and identified a teenage boy buried in the 1630s, one of the colony's oldest known deadArchaeologists unearthed a teenage boy's grave at St. Mary's Fort, Maryland's first English colony. This discovery, dating back to the 1630...07 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun had 'alien' weapon that came from space? Scientists' 2016 discovery revealed the truthTutankhamun iron dagger: A mysterious iron dagger discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun has finally had its origin explained. Scientis...05 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- 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...05 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- Quote of the day by philosopher Voltaire: ‘I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one- O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous, and God granted it’. What French Enlightenment author teaches us about dealing with enemiesVoltaire's famous prayer for his enemies to be made ridiculous offers a timeless lesson on confidence and patience. He suggested that unfai...04 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving...'Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great, a legendary military leader, built one of history's largest empires before ag...04 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- Could these 8 philosophical perspectives completely change the way we understand human nature and what it means to be human?More than 8 major philosophical perspectives, from Homo sapiens to Homo viator, have attempted to explain human nature, human identity, and...04 Jun, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
- Quote of the day by David Hume: 'A little philosophy makes a man an Atheist: a great deal converts him to...' - How knowledge changes the way people understand reality explained by the Scottish philosopherDavid Hume's famous quote of the day explores the relationship between knowledge, doubt, and belief. Commonly associated with the Scottish ...02 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- In 1853, a chef sliced potatoes paper-thin after a complaint which led to the creation of potato chipsThe intriguing legend of George Crum discovering potato chips at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York, enchants food lovers everyw...02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Tuesday Motivation by Winston Churchill: 'Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is...'Winston Churchill's quote, "Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required," emphasizes the necessity...02 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- Nepal PM's comments about 'encroaching' Indian land triggers controversyNepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stated that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territories. He acknowledged India's encroachment ...31 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- The famous chalk giant fooled historians for centuries and the real answer changes everythingNew research has revealed the Cerne Abbas Giant, a massive hillside carving in England, dates to the early Middle Ages (700-1100 CE), not p...30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- This ancient horse carved into a hill puzzled historians for centuries, and science finally has an answerA giant white horse carved into a hillside in southern England has a surprising history. The colossal chalk horse carved into an English hi...30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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