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In 1928, a German architect proposed draining the Mediterranean Sea to create a Eurafrican supercontinent Atlantropa. Here's why- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years ago
- In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinky
- In 1920, a Namibian farmer hit something with his plow that turned out to be the largest meteorite ever found on EarthA Namibian farmer in 1920 discovered Hoba, the world's largest meteorite. Unlike dramatic impacts, this massive iron slab landed quietly, l...18 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- In 1967, a Cambridge student found a strange signal every 1.3 seconds, and changed astronomy foreverA graduate student's meticulous review of radio telescope data in 1967 led to a groundbreaking discovery. Jocelyn Bell Burnell identified a...06 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: 'Just smile and nod, even argue if you want…' —Inspiring quotes from the Iron Man as he didn’t just save the world, he dropped wisdom tooQuote of the Day: Robert Downey Jr.'s life story is a remarkable comeback. From early acting success to personal struggles, he rebuilt his ...04 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Did You Know: High-heeled shoes were originally designed for soldiers — here's how women claimed them!Did you know? The iconic high heel, now synonymous with femininity, began as a warrior’s tool more than a millennium ago before transformin...26 Feb, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ad campaign draws Trump's attention, he says 'advertising a very funny thing'Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad sparked controversy, drawing criticism for promoting Western beauty standards. US President Trump weighe...02 Aug, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
- Friday the 13th curse? Why this infamous day still terrifies millions across the globeFriday the 13th's ominous reputation stems from a blend of historical events, religious beliefs, and cultural superstitions. From the Last ...12 Jun, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
- Kamala Harris’s concession call to Donald Trump was awkward; here’s what they said to each otherVice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to concede the 2024 election. Despite the tension, they had a cordial conv...06 Apr, 2025, 12.32 AM IST
- Elon Musk’s father unleashes conspiracy chaos, claims “Obama is queer, Michelle is a man”Errol Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, has made shocking claims about former US First Lady Michelle Obama and her husband, former Pre...15 Feb, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
- NASA found seven more dark comets, the weird celestial objects that may have brought life to earthNASA researchers have discovered seven more dark comets, bringing the total to 14. These objects resemble asteroids but behave like comets,...10 Dec, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
- Fake AI history photos cloud the pastWidely shared on social media, the atmospheric black and white shots -- a mother and her child starving in the Great Depression; an exhaust...16 Oct, 2024, 02.44 PM IST
- Vance-Walz face-off: US VP rivals to clash in 'high drama' debateUS vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz are set for a crucial debate today, potentially the last major event before the 202...01 Oct, 2024, 11.29 AM IST
- Water sprinklers at Paris Olympics high diving event: Uses, efficiency, all you need to knowHigh diving is one of the toughest as well as interesting events at the Paris Olympics 2024, like the previous editions of the Summer Games...29 Jul, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
- The three-ODI series against South Africa, starting today, may give India a glimpse of the futureTo start with, the priority is getting Kohli back among the big runs. He has been reminded ad nauseam that it has been two years since his ...19 Jan, 2022, 09.54 AM IST
- 7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trialBesides Murkowski, other Republican senators voting against Trump were Richard Burr of North Carolina, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Col...14 Feb, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
- Section 377: If homophobia gave me moments of sheer terror, the verdict erased those emotions of pain and shameIf homophobia gave me moments of sheer terror when I was young, the verdict erased those emotions of pain and shame08 Sep, 2018, 11.41 PM IST
- Gigantic water ice slab found on MarsResearchers have discovered an enormous ice slab on Mars, measuring 130 feet thick and covering an area equivalent to that of California an...13 Sep, 2015, 02.44 PM IST
- MIB 3 movie review: Good comedy, great special effectsOnce the time travel begins (in the movie), it is simply a trip down memory lane. You are actually transported to the USA of the 1960s... i...25 May, 2012, 09.34 PM IST
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