49 days before 9/11, a businessman took Twin Towers’ lease; 25 years later, the rebuilding nears end
South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsing after the twin towers were hit by hijacked planes Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks destroyed the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, the redevelopment of the 16-acre site has entered its…
Elon Musk reacts to Irish man’s discovery that he would have to wait for 14 years to get Indian citizenship
Elon Musk reacts to a viral post about getting Indian citizenship. Aidan Joyce, a social media account that claimed to be an Irish man, said he fell in love with India and wanted to make Kolkata his home. He asked Elon Musk‘s AI chatbot Grok how he…
In 1976, a Texas Czech festival began as a fundraiser; 50 years later, couples married that year returned to its parade as grandparents with their children and grandchildren
Representative image from Canva In the small city of West, Texas, a annual celebration of Czech heritage began in 1976 as a modest fundraiser to support the local community. What started as a single day of polka music, kolaches and a hometown parade has…
In 1976, a Vermont town buried a time capsule that included a joint, a garter belt and birth-control packaging; 50 years later, it opened it and plans a new one for 2076
In 1976, as the United States celebrated its bicentennial, residents of Warren, Vermont, decided to leave a message for the future. They filled a time capsule with objects that reflected everyday life, local humour and the era’s changing culture, then…
In 1982, Israel released 28 wild donkeys to its desert; 44 years later, they created an oasis in one of Earth’s most extreme places
Donkeys are more than just packs of animals and load carriers; these herbivores have the capacity to contribute more to the environment than most humans. Over four decades ago, authorities in Israel released 28 wild donkeys into the Ramon Crater, an…
Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city
Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the cityWhat are the odds of finding something lost for 53 years? Very slim. Now…
A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a ‘worm bed’ within two years shocking scientists and theories
There is a vast amount of methane trapped beneath the seafloor, across the planet. If it were to be released, the results could be potentially catastrophic for all forms of life. This is why finding out how ecosystems respond to methane leaks is…
In 1999, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw bought a 2.8-acre Los Angeles horse ranch for $5.75 million; 27 years later, their seven-bedroom equestrian estate with a 20,000-sq-ft riding arena is seeking $29.9 million
In 1999, filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, purchased a sprawling ranch in Los Angeles through their corporate entity, Texas Tart, for $5.75 million. Now, according to a report by Realtor.com, the couple has listed the property for…
Scientists warmed Minnesota forest trees by 3.4°C for years expecting respiration to surge 23%; the trees adapted and erased nearly 80% of that increase
The open-air study was designed to mimic future warming while maintaining natural outdoor conditions. Researchers established plots in both open and closed-canopy forest environments and planted seedlings representing 11 tree species. In a Minnesota…
A North Carolina man paid health insurance for 12 years, missed one payment and lost family coverage; he then canceled a $15,000-$20,000 transfusion
The experience underscores two practical lessons for people with individual health insurance: confirm that automatic payments are actually active, particularly after an insurer changes its payment systems, and understand exactly how long the…