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In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...- Moroccan proverb of the day: 'The tree with fruit gets...' Powerful life lessons on criticism and staying strong when others doubt youMoroccan proverb of the day: This traditional Moroccan proverb reminds us that success often attracts criticism, envy and unwanted attentio...
- Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
- 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...
- 'It's April Fools! It was a joke! Get back in here!': The boss whose prank made the employee walk out, but cost him his position and earned the employee a raiseA boss's April Fools' Day prank of firing an employee went terribly wrong. The employee reacted by quitting and reporting the incident. Thi...
- African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
- African Proverb of the Day: 'In the moment of crisis, the wise build...'-Life Lessons on unity, wisdom, conflict, and why true strength is found in building connections instead of barriersAn African proverb highlights a crucial choice during difficult times. Wise individuals connect and cooperate, building bridges for solutio...
- PIL against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ filed in Supreme Court; CBI probe into ‘fake advocates’ soughtA Supreme Court PIL targets the 'Cockroach Janta Party' for allegedly exploiting judicial remarks for commercial gain. The petition also ca...
- African proverb of the day: 'Having a good discussion is like having...' Life lessons on knowledge, enlightenment, wealth and why exchange of ideas can be equivalent to treasureAfrican proverb of the day highlights the importance of communication, wisdom, and human connection. The proverb “Having a good discussion ...
- ‘They don’t eat lettuce’: Youtuber explores a misunderstood community protecting 7,000-year-old tradition in northern IraqA new documentary by Sonny Side introduces the Yazidi people, an ancient religious minority. The film explores their unique faith, traditio...
- 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...
- 7, Jantar Mantar Road: Striking Lutyens' bungalow; former Congress HQ houses libraryThe Indian National Congress is pursuing legal action to secure ownership of its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The party ha...
- African proverb of the day: 'Where a woman rules, streams run...' Life lessons on success, womanhood, prosperity, equality and why a woman leader can help in achieving unthinkableAfrican proverb of the day highlights a well known Ethiopian saying about leadership, womanhood, equality, success, prosperity, social chan...
- Quote of the Day by Homer: 'Let me not then die ingloriously and without a..'-The Odyssey authors' timeless words about struggle, courage and leaving behind a meaningful legacyAncient Greek poet Homer's words on courage and legacy still resonate. His epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, explored timeless themes of pride,...
- Quote of the Day by the father of modern psychology Sigmund Freud: “A woman should soften but not weaken a man” – Inspiring lessons on relationships, personal growth, trust and why love empowers by the founder of psychoanalysis known for his theories on the human mind and behaviorQuote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: Sigmund Freud’s quote, “A woman should soften but not weaken a man,” explores the balance between emotio...
- History's most famous Halley's comet may need a new name, and the real discoverer was a monk nobody ever heard ofHalley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,0...
- African proverb of the day: 'When an old man dies, a library is...' Life lessons on culture, knowledge, human nature and why elders' experience mattersAfrican proverb of the day highlights the message that when an elder dies, knowledge disappears forever. The proverb explains oral traditio...
- Quote of the day by Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison: ‘If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet…’ – on the seed of originalityQuote of the day: Toni Morrison's enduring quote, "If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, you must be th...
- Quote of the day by Greek slave Aesop: “A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.”Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop's wisdom on relationships remains remarkably relevant. His quote, 'A doubtful friend is worse than a certai...
- Scientists say Easter Island’s giant Moai statues may have ‘walked’ upright across the islandA new theory suggests Easter Island's moai statues were moved upright in a rocking motion, like walking. This hypothesis, supported by stat...
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