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In 1518, hundreds of people suddenly began dancing and couldn't stop; the strange mystery of Strasbourg's deadly dance plague

In 1518, Strasbourg experienced an unusual outbreak of uncontrollable dancing. Frau Troffea reportedly began dancing, and others soon joined her in the streets. Authorities attempted spiritual and practical solutions, but the dancing continued for weeks. Explanations range from ergot poisoning to mass psychogenic illness caused by stress. This historical event…

The Times of India · Jul 31

DOJ Proposes Rule That Would Let Immigration Judges Hold Lawyers, Witnesses and Migrants in Contempt

Judges would also be able to impose civil fines for repeatedly failing to appear on time, disobeying court orders, making false statements or engaging in disorderly behavior

Latin Times · Jul 30

TikTok's Latest Beauty Obsession May Be the Most Dangerous Yet, Skin Experts Say

TikTok's viral tanmaxxing trend encourages extreme sun exposure for darker skin, but dermatologists warn of increased skin cancer risks, premature aging and possible addictive behaviors.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

In 2010, scientists found a slime mold that designed transport networks like Tokyo's rail system

Slime mold Tokyo rail system: Scientists discovered slime mold creates efficient transport networks. This organism's natural behavior resembles Tokyo's railway system. The slime mold connects food sources using short, adaptable routes. Researchers modeled this behavior for future transport system designs.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Psychology says people who can't keep secrets safe even for a few minutes aren't always trying to hurt others: What this behavior may reveal?

Psychology says people who can't keep secrets safe even for a few minutes aren't always acting with bad intentions. Psychology explains that this behavior can be linked to impulse control, the need for social connection, emotional pressure, or a desire for attention. Studies also show that keeping secrets can create…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Psychology says people who wait until the last minute to finish work aren’t lazy, they may thrive under pressure

Psychology suggests that people who leave their work until the last minute are not necessarily lazy. Their behavior may be influenced by emotional regulation, a tendency to focus on immediate rewards, fear of failure, personality traits, or the belief that they perform better under pressure.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

What Happened the Night Duryodhana Was Born?

What if a child's birth was greeted not with celebration, but with fear?According to the Mahabharata, the birth of Duryodhana was unlike any other. Instead of joyful music, strange cries echoed across the kingdom. Donkeys brayed loudly, jackals howled, and crows filled the sky with unsettling sounds. The royal court…

MyLifeXP · Jul 29

What Really Happened in the Bank of Baroda Data Leak?

A single compromised employee email has triggered one of the biggest cybersecurity discussions in India's banking sector. Reports claiming that nearly 1TB of customer data surfaced on the darknet have raised concerns among millions of Bank of Baroda customers. While the bank has clarified that its core banking systems remain…

MyLifeXP · Jul 29

The Goldfish Memory Myth Is Wrong: What Fish Actually Remember and How Their Recall Works

Where the Three-Second Myth Came FromNo one has traced the three-second claim to a single origin point, because there isn't one. It circulated through playground conversations, television comedy, and eventually the internet, where repetition functions as proof. The myth is plausible in a satisfying way: the goldfish, open-mouthed and apparently…

Times Life · Jul 29

Psychology says people who are never happy no matter what aren't ungrateful: What this behavior may really mean according to psychology?

Psychology says people who are never happy no matter what aren't always dissatisfied because of external events. Psychology explains that this behavior can be linked to thought patterns, emotional habits, expectations, and personal beliefs. Studies suggest that happiness depends on both external situations and internal responses. Understanding this behavior can…

The Economic Times · Jul 28