Recent scientific analysis suggests that the Turin Shroud, the linen cloth with the image of a crucified man believed by some to be Jesus, could be 2,000 years old, much older than previously thought. The study, published in the open-access journal Heritage, used a new method to test ancient linen threads. The analysis was done … Read more
On August 19, 2024,(Rare Super Blue Moon) a super blue moon rose behind the Longquan Mountain Observation Deck in Chengdu, China. The photo credit goes to Zhou Rui—VCG/Reuters. A super blue moon is a special event where the moon is a full moon, a blue moon, and a supermoon all at once. A blue moon … Read more
For over twenty years, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was abused by her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Dee Dee had a mental disorder called Munchausen syndrome by proxy, where a parent makes their child seem sick to get attention and sympathy. Dee Dee convinced doctors and others that Gypsy was very ill, leading to many unnecessary treatments. … Read more
The(Dinosaur) new findings come from studying sediment samples from the time between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods, when the asteroid hit and caused the mass extinction . For decades, scientists have debated the origins of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. A new study published in Science has provided some surprising new information. Researchers used … Read more
Champion Racehorse Black Caviar Dies a Day Before 18th Birthday On Saturday, a statement from Black Caviar’s owners confirmed the death of the Australian racing legend, just one day before her 18th birthday. Black Caviar, who retired in 2013 with an unbeaten record of 25 wins from 25 starts and total prize money of $7,953,936, … Read more
Last Thursday, parts of western Japan felt some small earthquakes, and both local and national governments quickly took action. Meteorologists put out a temporary tsunami warning, and a special committee, for the first time ever, warned that a big earthquake might happen in the next week. Because of this, high-speed trains slowed down, causing travel … Read more
Independence Day in India is a monumental occasion celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm. Held annually on August 15, this day commemorates the end of British rule in 1947 and marks the birth of a sovereign nation. As we approach Independence Day 2024, it is a time to reflect on our nation’s journey, honor the … Read more
International Youth Day: Date, History, and Significance Every August 12, the world celebrates International Youth Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the immense contributions of young people and addressing the critical issues they face. Established by the United Nations in 1999, this annual observance serves as a platform to amplify youth voices, celebrate their achievements, and … Read more
Nineteen years ago today, a young man put up the very first video on YouTube. Jawed Karim, one of YouTube’s founders, made a video called “Me at the Zoo” on April 23, 2005. He filmed it while standing in front of an elephant exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. In the 19-second video, Karim says, … Read more
Many stores in the U.S. accept food bank or SNAP benefits, which are important for those who need them. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been around since 1933. One in seven Americans use this program, making it the largest food assistance program in the country. SNAP benefits and food stamps are often given … Read more