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In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment deviceThe treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological researc...- Billionaire Ian Wace bought a $2.2 million Scottish island in 2017. Now, his $135 million Tanera Mòr revival has restored 50+ buildings, planted 100,000 trees and rebuilt a lost communityBillionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Scotland’s remote Tanera Mòr island for about $2.2 million in 2017, when its historic buildi...
- In 2025, an AI-written travel article invented hot springs in Tasmania; visitors contacted and arrived at a local hotel asking about pools that did not existA travel platform recently published AI-generated details about non-existent hot springs in Tasmania, leading travellers to believe in the ...
- Australian saying of the day: 'Doesn't pass the pub test' - Meaning and why it still mattersIn Australia, the saying 'Doesn't pass the pub test' is used to gauge how reasonable a decision is from the viewpoint of ordinary citizens....
- In 1943, a German fighter had a US bomber in his sights, finger on trigger button but what happened left everyone stunned 50 years laterA damaged American bomber, Ye Old Pub, faced enemy fighters over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler chose not to destroy the vulnerable ai...
- Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...
- UK PM Andy Burnham vows crackdown on subscription traps, fake discountsPrime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tackle subscription traps and misleading discounts. New rules will make it easier for consumers to can...
- In 1925, Soviet scientist Sergei Brukhonenko developed world's first heart-lung machine 'Autojector' - The remarkable milestone that changed the future of heart surgerySergei Brukhonenko's 1925 Autojector machine pioneered external blood circulation and oxygenation. This invention allowed surgeons to tempo...
- With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
- Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened an office in Manchester. This new hub aims to decentralize government power and foster...
- August 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closedAugust 2026 includes two designated dry days for alcohol sales prohibition. Independence Day on August fifteenth and Eid-e-Milad on August ...
- Japan's 7.1 quake leaves 50+ injured, several feared dead; tsunami warning liftedA powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Thousands of homes lost power, and roads and b...
- Actors and writers, getting under skins: Both share a predilection for empathy and the urge to step into someone else's shoesActors and writers often share a unique bond as natural storytellers and vigilant observers of the human condition. Notably, several actors...
- In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tagCoca-Cola has raised Diet Coke prices in India by over 10% after the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupted supplies of aluminium cans. The...
- From craft beer darling to founder's exit: Bira 91's journey ahead of a revival bidBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has exited the company after a settlement. This agreement allows for the company's recapitalization and operatio...
- What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?Andy Burnham has taken on the role of Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing a major shift in power dynamics through decentralization. Amon...
- Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, dozens still in hospitalThe death toll from a Bangkok live music pub fire has risen to thirty-two. Authorities are investigating potential negligence and obstructe...
- Bengaluru restaurants, pubs can stay open till 3.30 am for FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals, final; check detailsBengaluru police have extended operating hours for bars and restaurants. Establishments can now remain open until 3:30 am on select nights....
- Bangkok pub fire video: Watch how the inferno spread through crowded music venue in secondsThailand pub fire video: A devastating fire ripped through a packed Bangkok music venue shortly after midnight on Sunday. At least twenty-s...
- Bangkok Fire: 27 killed, 22 critically injured after blaze rips through Thai pubBangkok pub fire kills 27 and leaves 22 critically injured after smoke and flames engulf a crowded venue. Survivors say there were no rear ...
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