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"My mind got the better of me after being a half-mile closer to the centre of the earth. An epic rock 'n' roll death – what a way to go." What happened when Queens of the Stone Age played a tiny show deep inside a German salt mine

The band's unique 2007 show was filmed but footage has remained locked up in a record label vault ever since

Metal Hammer · Aug 29

How Migratory Fish Navigate India's Rivers During the Monsoon Using a Biological Compass Science Is Still Mapping

The fish that reads the river like a mapThe Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, can detect a change in water salinity of less than 0.1 parts per thousand. That sensitivity is not incidental. It is the opening move in one of the most precise navigational performances in freshwater biology. Every monsoon, adult…

Times Life · Aug 29

Built for $70,000 in 1976, this underground Missouri concrete home survived a deadly F4 tornado; 50 years later, it remains almost invisible from the road, hidden beneath a hillside

Built in 1976 for $70,000, a remarkable underground home in Springfield, Missouri, was designed to blend into the hillside while providing strength and energy efficiency. Nearly 50 years later, the concrete residence remains largely hidden from view and has an extraordinary history, including surviving a devastating F4 tornado that struck…

The Times of India · Aug 28

85 Interesting And Unexpected Moments People Definitely Didn’t See Coming

Not every interesting story involves a major plot twist or something completely unbelievable. Sometimes, it's just a random discovery, an unexpected encounter, or a small moment that makes you pause and think, “Huh, that's pretty interesting.” People have been sharing those mildly fascinating things that happened to them, and we've…

Bored Panda · Aug 28

UFO Nuclear Test Link Reportedly Debunked by Experts Warning Believers Not To Act Like 'Religion'

Astronomers have torn apart headline‑grabbing UFO claims linking 1950s 'orbiting objects' to nuclear tests, warning that believers must accept scientific scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

In 2018, NASA invited people worldwide to send their names to the Sun. More than 1.1 million did and their names are still travelling aboard Parker Solar Probe

Over one million names traveled to the Sun aboard NASA's Parker Solar Probe. These names were digitally stored on a memory card, becoming part of the mission. The spacecraft, named after physicist Eugene Parker, studies the Sun's outer atmosphere. Parker Solar Probe has flown through the Sun's corona and reached…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Mom Of Groom Has Crazy Attitude Toward Bride And Her Sisters, Gets Put In Her Place Spectacularly

Narcissists love attention and pull off toxic behaviors without caring how it affects others. Even this mother-in-law stole the bride’s wedding dress and tried to wear white to the event. Here’s a story of how her plan to sabotage the wedding tanked spectacularly after the bride’s sisters stepped in. Read…

Bored Panda · Aug 28

Nasa’s new telescope is named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman – but who was she?

Nasa has named its latest flagship space telescope after the American scientist Nancy Grace Roman. Roman’s contributions to astrophysics should have made her famous, yet many people will never have heard of her.

The Conversation · Aug 28

'7–8% of world will be devastated': Did Baba Vanga foresee a disastrous 2026? The truth behind the viral prediction

Baba Vanga’s alleged predictions have once again drawn attention following the recent devastation in Nepal. However, there are no verified primary sources confirming these specific prophecies. Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic who lived from 1911 to 1996, has long been associated with predictions about major world events, although many claims…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at sea

In the historic space flight of 1958, Gordo, a courageous squirrel monkey, faced intense conditions that ultimately validated human survival in the cosmos. Although a flotation device malfunction led to his spacecraft's descent into the ocean, the mission was deemed partially successful by the US Army. The crucial data gathered…

The Economic Times · Aug 28