Challenge: Can you sleep like the Indus River Dolphin?
If humans lived in water, we would definitely be friends with dolphins. These adorable, charming creatures behave like us in many ways – t...
Find out what happens inside the world’s largest building
When the brains behind Boeing, the aircraft maker, planned a factory in Everett, Washington, back in the 1960s, they probably didn’t know ...
All-round entertainment, king size: The largest malls of the world
Of the many hangout places available to us 21st century citizens, a mall is probably the most inclusive, catering to children and adults a...
The world’s largest flying boat - Hughes H-4 Hercules aka The Spruce Goose
Nineteen forty-seven was a happening year for the world. Here, India became independent of decades of British rule. Less than three months...
Kansai International Airport - The Sinking Airport
Time and again, mankind has tried to dominate Mother Nature. Three decades ago, it took on another massive challenge: to resist typhoons a...
The world’s longest train journey takes eight days!
Very few things can elicit extremely contrary emotions in people – whereas on one hand, some of us would be thrilled to make a long journe...
Planets with possibility of having Oceans of 'Diamonds'
Going by their oceans of diamonds, Uranus and Neptune can be called filthy rich. A research conducted a few years back, confirmed the long...
The Chinese Strategy: Beware of the Kites!
Imagine adjusting the kite according to the wind movements, while running about an open field, with your feet digging the mud deeper after...
Southern Elephant Seal - 'Largest Seal' in The World
They are large, heavier than polar bears, and they live practically their whole lives below the surface of the sea. The southern elephant ...
Indian Comics: A summary, and an ode
Most of us hungrily lapped up the hilarious adventures of the sassy Riverdale, hormone charged teenagers, and the riveting sagas of the su...
Ferrari and Lamborghini: A Tale of Ego and Passion
Cars are life for some people. And if you are one of those people who are crazy about cars, then you must have at some point dreamt about ...
Descendants of the T-Rex: Beware of the Chickens!
The tyrannosaurus rex did die, but left the chicken behind to haunt us. While this may seem like a parody of Jurassic Park, with the menac...
Dolphins and Fishermen Working Together: All Things Fishy and Intriguing!
Dophins are a curious breed (and cute). And the ones in Brazil (Laguna, to be precise), were in the news a few years back for helping fish...
Toilet Diaries: How To Get Away With Breaking 46 Toilet Seats
Kevin Shelley is not your usual martial arts aficionado. He once broke 46 toilet seats in one minute, and went scot free. How? Well, Shell...
Fast and Furious: The Shortfin Mako Shark
No, the great white shark is not the only one out there. For the shortfin mako shark, with its incredible speed, and remarkable hunting sk...
Web for Wounds: When Spiderwebs Were Used as Bandages!
Think twice before obliterating the cobwebs with your deadly broom, because those annoying spider silk meticulously woven and carelessly h...
Eye Patch and Pirates? Aye!
Things changed forever after the world was introduced to the swashbuckling pirates from Treasure Island, and for good. The pre-Jack Sparro...
The Tsunami Stones of Japan: A Guide to Surviving the Cursed Waters.
"Do not build any homes below this point. High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants. Remember the calamities of t...
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