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A 3-year-old climbed into a 440-pound gorilla’s enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo in 2016; the 17-year-old western lowland named ‘Harambe’ dragged him through the water before being shot - his death sparked an internet conspiracy theory that it was the glitch in the matrix that sent the world into chaos, linking it to Trump, Brexit, COVID and even 9/11- In 1954, Santiago Flight 513 carrying 92 people supposedly vanished without a trace, then a bizarre claim said it landed in Brazil 35 years later
- Matrix star Keanu Reeves reportedly donated 70% of his $45 million earnings after his sister's battle with leukaemia; by 2009, his private foundation aided hospitals involved in cancer research
- Leaving baking soda in the refrigerator: Why extension specialists recommend it for lingering food odorsBaking soda is highly effective at neutralizing unpleasant odors in your refrigerator due to its ability to chemically react with acidic co...15 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Irish proverb of the day: "Praise youth and it will flourish; fight wisdom and..." — Inspiring life lessons on humility, wisdom, lifelong learning, emotional maturity, self-growth, and why resisting hard-earned experience often becomes the fastest path to failure through timeless Irish folk wisdomToday's Irish Proverb of the Day: Irish proverb, "Praise youth and it will flourish; fight wisdom and you will break," offers a profound wa...05 Aug, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- Some people keep aluminium foil balls in kitchen to ward off rats. Experts share if this trick really worksAluminium foil is often believed to deter mice and rats due to its noise and texture. However, pest experts state it offers only a limited,...16 Jul, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- An aluminum foil reflector can keep Wi-Fi signals inside your home, reducing signal leakage beyond the walls and improving wireless securityResearchers developed a low-cost reflector to redirect Wi-Fi signals effectively. This innovation helps confine wireless signals within des...15 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Proverb of the day from Russia: 'The well-fed do not understand the hungry. Your tear, to a stranger, is nothing but a drop of salty water...' A centuries-old lesson on why expecting others to understand your pain often leads to disappointmentToday's proverb from Russia explores the limits of human empathy, suggesting that people often find it difficult to fully understand hardsh...05 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Strawberry Full Moon: A Magical Tale of Harvests, Legends, and Moonlit Traditions Behind June's Most Beautiful MoonThe Strawberry Full Moon is much more than a stunning celestial event. From Native American harvest traditions to European folklore and mod...29 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- 10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- What is the Pentagon Pizza Index? The viral theory explained and what it tracksThe Pentagon Pizza Index is a viral theory suggesting pizza demand around the Pentagon areas may rise before significant political or milit...31 Jan, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- What is this viral claim about medieval European women 'poisoning' their husbands daily? History behind internet’s dark discussionA viral story claims medieval European women poisoned husbands daily, giving an antidote at night. Historians say this practice never happe...27 Jan, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- 82-year-old woman swallows live animals while trying bizarre home remedy for back pain, ends up in medical nightmareAn 82-year-old woman in eastern China was hospitalized after swallowing eight live frogs in a misguided attempt to cure her chronic back pa...08 Oct, 2025, 09.12 PM IST
- The Simpsons predicted it again? Fans claim mysterious rise of Labubu doll has demonic ties, and the internet can’t unsee itA viral Simpsons clip has sparked eerie comparisons to Labubu, a popular plush toy now at the centre of internet conspiracy theories. Origi...15 Jul, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
- Flipkart's Ravi Krishnaswamy joins InMobi as CTOKrishnaswamy was responsible for leading the infrastructure and platforms group at Flipkart and also headed the ecommerce provider's logist...06 Dec, 2022, 11.34 AM IST
- Kannada film 'Kantara' shines, Telugu version earns Rs 10 cr in 2 days while Hindi film garners over Rs 7.52 crThe Sandalwood film is winning across audiences irrespective of language barriers.17 Oct, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
- Amazon Prime Video Releases: Seven best movies for you to watch this OctoberCheck out the seven best all-time favourite films that Amazon Prime Video has lined up for you this October.06 Oct, 2022, 06.23 PM IST
- Wordle #347 out, answer and hints to Wordle for Wednesday, June 1, 2022Wordle 346 is one of the trickier ones. It has two meanings. Let’s see the hints and clues to today’s Wordle. The spelling changes by swapp...01 Jun, 2022, 03.00 PM IST
- 158 die, 8 survive as AI plane crashes at Mangalore airportIndia’s worst air disaster in 14 years triggers intense debate on air safety; DGCA investigation may focus on pilot error23 May, 2010, 03.54 AM IST
- WIPO calls on India to sign internet treaties on copyrightThe World Intellectual Organisation (WIPO) has called on India to become a signatory to the two internet treaties which will provide for gl...15 Jul, 2008, 05.07 PM IST
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