Shreya Siddanagowder – Asia’s first bilateral above elbow hand transplant recipient
Back in 2016, I was pursuing my engineering from MIT, Manipal. I had dreams and aspirations like any other 18 year old. On 28th September …
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The Experiment That Proved a Man Could Die from Belief Alone
There is a remarkable story—widely circulated in medical and psychological literature—that reveals the profound and sometimes terrifying power the human mind holds over the body. …
The story behind the photo: How a 1983 Pinellas County courtroom photo ended up in Playboy
In March 1983, inside a Broward County courtroom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, three women mounted an extraordinary defense against charges that struck at the heart …
Ancient surgical implant or modern-day fake? Peru skull leaves mystery.
If authenticated, the skull would represent a unique discovery in the Andes. An elongated, cone-shaped skull with a possible metal implant could represent some of …
Who Was Dennis Rader’s Wife, Paula? Married 34 Years Before Learning Her Husband Was The BTK Killer
Paula Dietz spent 34 years of marriage with Dennis Rader, aka the notorious ‘BTK Killer’. She had no idea that behind the dutiful husband mask, …
Lichtenberg Figures: The Fractal Patterns of Lightning Strike Scars
Being struck by lightning is both dangerous and terrifying—and often fatal. In some cases, the electrical discharge leaves behind a striking, tattoo-like pattern on the …
Giants in Aztec Mythology
The ancient Aztec civilization of Mesoamerica had many myths, including stories about huge beings that walked the earth in the beginning. People believed that these …
U.S. seals Saddam’s final hiding place
U.S. engineers have sealed the underground bunker where Saddam Hussein was captured to prevent it from becoming a tourist attraction, the military said on Saturday. …
Aogashima: Japan’s Volcanic Enclave – A Journey to the Edge of the World
Aogashima: Japan’s Volcanic Enclave – A Journey to the Edge of the World Nestled in the vast Philippine Sea, Aogashima is a volcanic …
The Night Billy Idol Had to Be Tranquilized in Bangkok
(And Why It’s Still the Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Escape Story Ever Told) Picture this: it’s 1989. “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell” are still on …