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World War I dogs had jobs that could save a soldier’s life — from finding wounded troops to warning of mustard gas- The US stayed out of World War I for three years. Then a secret German telegram in 1917 changed everything
- In 1906, she became a widow at 38 with two young daughters. What she did next made her the only woman to win two Nobel Prizes
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The best way out is...' Life lessons from motivational quote on avoidance, hardship, grim endurance, action, patience, courage, inner strength and true growthQuote of the day by Robert Frost, “The best way out is always through,” explains why facing hardship can be necessary for moving forward. T...24 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- A Scottish inventor patented an image-transmission machine in 1843. More than a century later, it would become the office fax machineA Scottish inventor patented an image-transmission machine in 1843. More than a century later, the technology would evolve into the fax mac...24 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy: ‘I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my…’Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy highlights the human tendency to use brains for earning and hearts for spending. Real-life decisions often ...24 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- In 1862, silver transformed Aurora in Nevada Territory from a mining camp into a town of about 7,000 people; years later, only about 500 remained, and many mills had been dismantledOnce an empty expanse, Aurora surged into a thriving community of seven thousand within two short years, thanks to promising silver mines. ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...20 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's droughtExtreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This ...20 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientistQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us...” confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a pers...20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life... a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on resilience, failure, personal growth and turning setbacks into strength by the legendary animator and entertainment pioneerQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” While a sudd...19 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...17 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- In 1920, Washington planted 507 Norway maples along 16th Street to honor its war dead; the invasive species later spread into Rock Creek ParkIn 1920, Washington DC planted Norway maples as a tribute to World War I veterans. Initially seen as a living memorial, these trees became ...13 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's...' - emotional quote by Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge author teaches life lessons on aging, old age, growing older, accepting the past and why memories can feel heavier with ageQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham viewed old age as a burden of memories. He believed memories, not failing facu...13 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Happiness Habit of the day by F Scott Fitzgerald: ‘It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving…’ What the American author of The Great Gatsby teaches about happiness and kindnessF. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote about a “sunny smile” highlights how small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Comparing a smile to mo...11 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: Sabse bada rupaiyah! The rupee's journey to becoming truly IndianKnow about history of Indian rupee: India's currency evolved from diverse regional money to a unified rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was ...11 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on time, personal growth, and shifting perspectiveQuote of the day by Robert Frost, “The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected,” reflects on time, personal growth and changing pe...10 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- MP family gets response from UK debt office on Rs 35,000 loan given to British Empire during WWI in 1917; how much is it worth today, 109 years later?MP Man UK War Loan Claim: A 109-year-old war loan certificate has prompted an Indian family's renewed inquiry into a 1917 loan. The UK's De...10 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Peace killed a boomtown: How the end of World War I turned one of Australia's biggest copper settlements into a ghost townKuridala was once a thriving Queensland mining town, which prospered greatly during World War I. Copper became a strategic metal, driving s...07 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
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