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Greek Proverb of the Day: 'A society grows great when old men...'-A timeless lesson on legacy, selflessness, and building a better futureA timeless Greek proverb highlights that true societal greatness stems from selfless acts benefiting future generations. It emphasizes that...- NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources sayComcast's cable and connectivity business, meanwhile, is ripe for technological investments that could take advantage of the massive surge ...
- NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources sayNBCUniversal is exploring new avenues in digital gaming and entertainment franchises following its planned spinoff from Comcast. Meanwhile,...
- A 2,000-year-old scroll buried by Vesuvius has finally given up its ancient secretsScientists have finally uncovered hidden words from the ancient Herculaneum scrolls using AI technology. Buried by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,...
- Supreme Court: Plea seeks national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public occupancy premisesA Supreme Court plea urges the Centre and states to establish a national fire and life safety framework for high-risk public places like sc...
- Psychology says people who always wear headphones may be doing more than listening to music, here's what this everyday habit revealsPsychology says people who always wear headphones may be seeking focus, emotional regulation, or a sense of control. Here's what psychologi...
- One detail in a 248-year-old notebook changed everything for music historiansA forgotten Mozart manuscript, containing seven short pieces for flute and harp, has been discovered in a 248-year-old notebook. Curators r...
- Internet's favourite quote of the day by Tom Hanks: 'My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get' - How Forrest Gump's iconic dialogue teaches us to embrace life's surprisesDecades after its release, Forrest Gump's iconic 'life is like a box of chocolates' quote still continues to inspire. The film masterfully ...
- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
- Quote of the day by Stephen King: 'Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman's got to...' - A powerful life lesson on why strong women are often misjudgedStephen King, the 'King of Horror,' has captivated readers for over five decades with his thrilling stories and unforgettable characters. H...
- In 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical historyIn 1986, a harsh drought caused the Sea of Galilee to recede, unveiling an incredibly well-preserved boat dating back to the first century ...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: ‘Marriage is never good to a man, and we must be content if it does no harm; and the wise will never marry’; what this Greek philosopher’s teachings say about love and marriageEpicurus' take on marriage is a bit of a puzzle. Some folks think he believed it wasn't all that great and that smart people might steer cl...
- In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...
- Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
- Jerome Powell sounds alarm on Fed independence, says central bank faces 'stress test'Jerome Powell, former head of the US Federal Reserve, has spoken out against political interference in the central bank. He emphasized the ...
- British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...
- In the 1750s, well diggers broke into a buried Roman Villa near Herculaneum: What looked like charcoal turned out to be ancient booksEighteenth-century workers in Herculaneum unearthed a unique Roman library preserved by the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. These carbonized papyr...
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