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In 1963, Heineken made 50,000 beer bottles designed to double as building bricks

In 1963, Heineken produced 50,000 rectangular beer bottles designed to work as building bricks after use. The WOBO bottles were created to address bottle waste and a shortage of building materials, but production costs, design challenges and customer preference for traditional bottles stopped the idea from reaching the market.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Florida couple sues Brown Fertility Clinic over alleged wrong sperm used in IVF

A Florida couple is suing Jacksonville’s Brown Fertility Clinic, alleging the wrong sperm was used during their IVF treatment. Their baby’s unexpected blood type prompted further testing, which the couple says revealed the husband was not the child’s biological father. The lawsuit seeks answers over the alleged fertility clinic mix-up…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Missouri teacher loses job after OnlyFans account discovered, says it's been there for years; someone must have searched for it

A Missouri substitute teacher says she lost her job after the staffing company that placed her in schools discovered that she had been running an OnlyFans account for more than two years.

The Times of India · Sep 26

British man, his wife among 6 killed in Athens explosion

An elderly British man and his Greek wife among six are believed to have died after an explosion caused a three-storey building to collapse in central Athens, with a gas leak suspected to be behind the blast, Sky News reported.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Visa revoked for one-day overstay in the US? NRI shares mother-in-law's case they got to know after a year

An NRI family shared a visa situation that caught them off guard, as they did not know for one year that this had happened. The person said on social media that their mother-in-law was supposed to travel to the US this month but when she reached the airport, she was…

The Times of India · Sep 26

China’s beauty pulls alongside America’s 'Beast'

TOI correspondent from Washington: If there was any doubt that China has its “wheels up” moment in its quest for global primacy, it was answered by way of Beijing bringing its own wheels to Washington this week.

The Times of India · Sep 26

San Diego crews remove 60+ tons of brush from 750+ acres to reduce Mission Trails fire fuel

In Mission Trails Regional Park, a significant vegetation removal project is underway, focusing on minimizing wildfire hazards and enhancing the recovery of native plants. So far, over 60 tons of invasive species and dried vegetation have been extracted. Supported by the San Diego River Conservancy, this multi-year restoration effort will…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Charlie Kirk report: Family says Utah Valley University could not provide security after probe reveals TPUSA insisted on an outdoor address

The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has accused Utah Valley University of failing to provide adequate security for the event where Kirk was fatally shot last year, after an independent review identified shortcomings in the university’s planning and coordination. Brett Parkinson, an attorney representing Kirk’s family, said the review…

The Times of India · Sep 26

At least 13 dead in suicide bomb blast near police post in northwestern Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed and around 35 others wounded on Saturday when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, police and rescue officials said.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Diana after Diana: The woman we keep remaking

Diana Frances Spencer, known as Princess Diana, remains a significant figure even after her tragic death. Various individuals and institutions construct different portrayals of her character and life experiences. Her brother Charles Spencer recently published a memoir that reflects on her legacy and relationships. Diana's influence persists, shaping identities and…

The Times of India · Sep 26