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HISTORY OF PLASTICS
5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of 13 to 24% in one year, according to analystsWhen mid-caps were rising, every concern on valuation was treated as unnecessary caution. Investors who advised patience were told they wer...- In 1987, ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her crossed-eye patients' frown lines were vanishing, and Botox accidentally became cosmetic history's biggest hitOriginally developed to address eye disorders such as blepharospasm, Botox has evolved into a key player in the cosmetic industry since its...
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
- Quote of the day by John Lennon: 'You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are...' - Beatles legend explains why self-acceptance matters more than societal validationJohn Lennon, in a 1964 interview, emphasized the importance of self-love and acceptance, stating individuals don't need external validation...
- In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...
- Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
- In 1933, a lab worker trying to clean a beaker found a stubborn green film, and it wasn't just residue: It changed what kitchens and shipping could wrap.In a 1933 laboratory accident, a peculiar sticky green slime was discovered, which would eventually evolve into Saran Wrap. Initially dismi...
- Not just beautiful landscape: Anand Mahindra praises Indian tourist destination for the 'mindset' of its people. 'Best travel decisions'Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a viral video showing local authorities making a man clean up litter he had thrown from his car...
- In 1945, an engineer trying to improve wartime gun sights accidentally helped create the plastic that led to TupperwareIn a stroke of ingenuity, Earl Tupper turned leftover industrial materials into iconic food storage containers. His genius lay in creating ...
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...
- For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
- In 1908, Jacques Brandenberger was trying to save a tablecloth when he created something much biggerIn the innovative spirit of the early 20th century, Swiss inventor Jacques Brandenberger stumbled upon cellophane in 1908. This remarkable ...
- In 1957, two New Jersey inventors’ failed wallpaper idea became the foundation for bubble wrapBubble Wrap, a globally recognized packaging item, originated from an unsuccessful attempt to create textured wallpaper in the 1950s. Inven...
- In 1970, Apollo 13 engineers built a life-saving air filter from cardboard, plastic bags, and duct tape while astronauts drifted through spaceApollo 13's Moon mission turned into a survival story after an oxygen tank explosion. Astronauts faced a deadly carbon dioxide buildup. The...
- Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
- The viral ‘Immortal Snail’ meme is now a ‘bizarre’ desktop game — and you only get one lifeThe ‘Immortal Snail’ meme became viral because of its simple but psychologically disturbing premise, which sparked endless debates online a...
- 100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...
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