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In 1942, amid World War II’s fuel shortages, Norwegian engineers at Frydenbø began designing the Frydenbø carbide generator—a wood gas system to replace rationed gasoline. …
When you think of Kerala, you probably picture coconut palms, backwater canals, and the serene Arabian Sea coastline. But tucked behind its postcard beauty lies …
It’s national “Take your dog to work day.” So what better way to celebrate this day than to honor the Xoloitzcuintli, Mexico’s ancient and hairless dog. Sure …
Residents in California reported strange and mysterious lights streaking across the night sky on Friday night, leaving many questioning their origin. It turns out the …
When we think of Puerto Rico, images of sun-drenched beaches, vibrant culture, and lush rainforests often come to mind. But beneath the sparkling turquoise waters, …
Chinese workers have moved mountains to build a new airport, quite literally. Workers in Chongqing have flattened the top of a mountain 1,800 metres (5,900 …
In the 50s and 60s, the San Fernando Valley was mostly farms, ranches and bare acreage. Low desert, the untamed land was covered with sagebrush, …
In archeology, bone fragments and other haunting reminders of long-dead people are a given. But some discoveries paint particularly gruesome pictures of past lives and …
The studies for the Anglo-French Concorde supersonic airliner started in 1954, and France and the UK signed a treaty establishing the development project on Nov. …
In the vast tapestry of human history, certain artifacts and stories stand out, whispering tales of ritual, transformation, and the sacred. Two such narratives—one from …
