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Jeff Bezos donated $200 million to the Smithsonian in 2021. Why $130 million was set aside for one project- In 1968, 20 million squirrels suddenly began migrating across America. The mass exodus confused scientists but the answer was in what happened a year before
- Archaeologists discover rare bronze ring engraved with the lighthouse of Alexandria at Egypt’s sunken royal palace
- Rick Norsigian paid $45 for dusty glass negatives in 2000. Years later, they were linked to Ansel Adams, turning a garage-sale find into a multimillion-dollar mysteryFresno painter Rick Norsigian purchased 65 old glass negatives for $45 at a garage sale ten years ago and later believed they were early wo...07 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Indian-American philanthropist inducted into National Women's Hall of FameSharmila Mona Sinha has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. She is the second woman of Indian o...05 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Sharmila Mona Sinha: The third daughter who turned deficit into dividend and became a US Hall of FamerSharmila Mona Sinha, who grew up in Kolkata, has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She became the second Indian woman t...05 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea, and a jury awarded him $10.2 million in 1990In the 1960s, inventor Robert W. Kearns developed a groundbreaking windshield wiper system featuring intermittent operation. After Ford app...01 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Frances Bones was buried at Carlisle in 1895: How researchers finally traced her Comanche family after 131 years and returned her remains to OklahomaFrances Bones was a Native American child who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1895. After more than a century, her remains...30 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In 1825, Boston piano maker Alpheus Babcock replaced part of the wooden frame with one piece of iron; the change let pianos become louder and more powerfulAlpheus Babcock's revolutionary cast iron piano frame marked a pivotal shift in piano craftsmanship and tuning practices. Though initially ...29 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2017–18, 2,500 volunteers counted tiny pores on ginkgo leaves to study the ancient atmosphere; 24,000 classifications helped process the imagesGinkgo trees, which have existed for millions of years, provide valuable information on historical carbon dioxide levels. Researchers emplo...26 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1858, American inventor Ezra Warner patented a can opener, replacing the hammer-and-chisel method for the US Army and grocersCanning began in 1795, sparked by a French inventor who aimed to create food preservation solutions for military purposes. By 1858, a Conne...26 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1937, Oklahoma grocer Sylvan Goldman introduced the first shopping cart after noticing customers bought only what they could carry; it changed supermarket shoppingSylvan Goldman invented the shopping cart in the 1930s to help customers carry more items in stores. Initial reactions were negative, as wo...25 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- A man paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market; decades later, experts identified it as a rare Declaration of Independence copy worth $2.4 millionThe story of the man who paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market is a remarkable reminder that history can sometimes hide...19 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- In 2011, 'Occupy Wall Street' started in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S., world, decade later Manhattan lady was rich by $431,000Occupy Wall Street quickly became known for the slogan “We are the 99%,” which was used to express concerns about the distribution of wealt...17 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 2022, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls to the ISS for Mission DreamStar, and their filmed trip became part of a STEM video seriesIn 2022, two Barbie dolls took a stellar trip to the International Space Station as part of the exciting Mission DreamStar. These dolls, be...16 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back int...15 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- At 18, this Irish student invented plant-based plastic that doesn't just biodegrade; it is designed to break down microplastics tooA creative solution emerges from Ireland, where a student has pioneered Eco Purge, a biodegradable substance that emits enzymes aimed at de...07 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nationMount Anak Krakatau's latest eruptions have caused major air travel interruptions, impacting numerous passengers in Indonesia. With a stagg...07 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- In 1914 passenger pigeon went extinct following the death of Martha in Cincinnati Zoo, over 100 years later more than 500 bird species are facing risk of extinction, finds research studyScientists found that even with complete protection from human-caused threats like habitat loss, hunting, and climate change, about 250 bir...01 Sep, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
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