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Representative image generated using AI The best part about superheroes? They arrive at the right moment when you actually need them. And the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man just has incredible reaction timing. Let’s just say he operates up to 40 times faster than an average human. And that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday, 21 July, at … Read more

Ancient swords are uncovered from time to time across Europe, but only a few discoveries immediately raise questions about how they came to rest where they were found. A recently unearthed bronze sword in northern Poland is one of those rare cases. Dating back around 2,700 years, the weapon was discovered standing upright in the … Read more

A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ … Read more

Why do sperm whale release gas bubbles while sleeping vertically When it comes to marine life, there are facts beyond human imagination. In the most recent findings, scientists discovered a lesser-known fact about sperm whales and their resting mechanism. According to them, sperm whales have a fantastic way of resting far beneath the ocean waves. … Read more

Late on an autumn evening in 1938, many Americans settled down beside their radios expecting an ordinary night of entertainment. Radio had become the country’s most trusted source of news and information. Families relied on it for election results, breaking events and speeches from political leaders. That sense of trust created an unusual moment in … Read more

Thousands of people are expected to travel to Spain on 12 August 2026 for one of Europe’s most significant astronomical events in decades. The total solar eclipse will draw amateur astronomers, photographers and tourists from around the world, with many planning their trips years in advance. Yet reaching the path of totality alone may not … Read more

Almost everyone gets criticised at some point, whether at work, at school, or just from strangers online. Some of it helps you improve. Some of it just stings. John Cena, the wrestler and actor, found a simple way to deal with the part that stings. “When I hear people boo, that just makes me want … Read more

Nepal issued 492 permits for climbing Mt Everest this season, while concerns over inexperienced climbers and waste returned to the centre of the debate Nepal lawmakers have proposed that climbers seeking an Everest permit should first summit at least one 7,000m peak in the country, part of a wider move to tighten access to the … Read more

Twitch streamer RaKai received a serious warning from his local police department after calling 911 to complain about a bad haircut during a live stream. The incident happened on July 22 and quickly spread across social media through viral clips. Police later called the 17-year-old streamer back while he was still live and explained that … Read more

Quote of the day by mother of ikigai philosophy Mieko Kamiya Mieko Kamiya is widely remembered today as the mother of ikigai psychology, courtesy of the bestselling book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Iralles. Born in Japan in 1914, Mieko Kamiya grew up in an intellectually rich environment, living for periods in Switzerland and the … Read more