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No market, no bank, no internet: Actor Madhavan is fascinated by man who chose to live alone in Amazon rainforest for 38 yearsActor Madhavan recently posted a video highlighting Chico, a man who has lived in the Amazon rainforest for decades. Chico has developed a ...- In the 1980s, Marian Croak began developing technology for sending voice over the internet, helping advance Voice over Internet ProtocolMarian Croak's groundbreaking work at Bell Labs with AT&T revolutionized technology, particularly through her development of Voice over Int...
- In 1914, Black & Decker gave an electric drill the grip and trigger of a pistol; that unusual redesign became the basic shape of nearly every modern drillIn 1914, machinists S. Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker revolutionized tool design by creating a lightweight electric drill with an innovativ...
- The Habit That Keeps Their Family Close: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli follow one simple dinner routine for their childrenAnushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have found a simple way to bring more structure to family life, and it was not something they initially plan...
- In 2015, the US Naval Academy put celestial navigation back in the syllabus after dropping it in 1998; officers learn the sextant in case GPS is jammed or spoofedIn response to concerns over potential GPS failures, the US Navy has reintroduced celestial navigation training. This decision addresses vu...
- In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two citiesThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city...
- Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
- VCs work up an appetite for new-age kitchen startupsInvestors say kitchen brands are witnessing the premiumisation trend seen in categories such as beauty, mattresses, furniture, and home app...
- Japanese Mindset: 'Kodawari'- The Japanese philosophy of refusing to cut corners and taking pride in doing things rightJapanese Mindset: Kodawari is a Japanese mindset centered on uncompromising personal standards and the belief that meaningful work deserves...
- 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...
- In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...
- Japanese proverb of the day: “If you are in a hurry, go the long way around” — a timeless reminder that slowing down, planning carefully and avoiding shortcuts can help you reach your goals more efficiently while reducing mistakes and unnecessary stressJapanese proverb of the day: This Japanese proverb offers a simple lesson in patience, reminding us that slowing down, thinking carefully a...
- Quote of the day by Jane Austen: ‘To marry for money is the most wicked thing in existence. I prefer being single to marrying without affection.’ - Pride and Prejudice author on why love matters more than money in marriageQuote of the day by Jane Austen: The Jane Austen quote underscore the value of genuine emotional connection over relationships built around...
- Quote of the day by Charles Kingsley, 'It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means' offers wisdom lessons on true friendship, loyalty, courage, trust, kindness, meaningful relationships, companionshipEmotional intelligence quote of Charles Kingsley offers true friendship as something deeper than companionship. It is a relationship built ...
- In 1968, Richard Proenneke built a 12-by-16-foot cabin beside an Alaskan lake by hand; 39 years later without electricity, his wilderness home earned a place on America’s historic registerFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived in solitude, constructing his Alaskan cabin entirely by hand with natural resources. Rejecting ...
- Maruti Suzuki launches Auto Green Mission with automatic S-CNG Swift, Dzire and BalenoMaruti Suzuki introduced automatic S-CNG versions of Swift, Dzire, and Baleno. These new models offer automatic driving convenience and sup...
- ‘You buy the village back’: Bengaluru-based founder, IIM-B graduate, explains the hidden cost of raising children in Bengaluru, Gurugram and PuneBengaluru-based founder, Aditya Kulkarni described modern parenting in Indian metros as a “well furnished prison”, arguing that families ha...
- ‘Luxury of poverty’: Thyrocare’s Dr A Velumani compares life in 1960s vs 2020s, says ‘least of money but best of my life’Thyrocare’s Dr A Velumani compared life in the 1960s with the 2020s in a post on X, recalling a childhood with less money but more time, ph...
- In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...
- Train journey from Jammu Tawi railway station? New entry-exit arrangements start tomorrow; here’s where passengers must go from September 16Starting September 16, Jammu Tawi railway station will introduce revised passenger entry and exit arrangements as part of its ongoing redev...
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