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Stanford alkali metal-chlorine battery holds six times more energy

Stanford alkali metal-chlorine battery holds six times more energy

Stanford University researchers led a team that developed a new metal-chlorine battery that can store six times more energy than current state-of-the-art batteries. Stanford University and a group of worldwide researchers created a new battery known as alkali metal-chlorine batteries, and they recently released a paper explaining their breakthrough. The new form of battery has … Read more

Zero-emission, crewless cargo ship begins its maiden voyage this year

Zero-emission, crewless cargo ship begins its maiden voyage this year

The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first zero-emissions, crewless cargo ship, will set sail before the end of the year, according to Norwegian business Yara International. Media said Wednesday that the ship will be watched from three onshore data control centers as it travels between two Norwegian ports. The totally electric container ship is intended to … Read more

Google employee sets a World Record by calculating PI to 3.14 trillion digits

Google employee sets a World Record by calculating PI to 3.14 trillion digits

A Google employee has broken the Guinness World Record for the most digits of pi, just in time for Pi Day on March 14. Emma Haruka Iwao used the tech giant’s massive computational infrastructure to compute the famous figure to 31.4 trillion decimal places, beating the previous record by nearly 9 trillion digits. Pi – … Read more

WTTC urges the United States to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine

WTTC urges the United States to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urged the US government to expedite the clearance of the AstraZeneca vaccine in order to assist restore essential transatlantic travel. The Pfizer vaccine was approved this week by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the primary health authority in the United States. However, AstraZeneca is still not … Read more

Man walks 2.2 miles while holding a baseball bat on chin

Man walks 2.2 miles while holding a baseball bat on chin

To set a Guinness World Record, an Idaho man walked more than 2 miles while balancing a baseball bat on his chin.   David Rush, who has broken over 200 Guinness World Records in the name of STEM education, attempted the record at a local track in Boise. Rush balanced the bat on his chin … Read more

Masazo Nonaka, the world’s oldest man dies at the age of 113

Masazo Nonaka, the world's oldest man dies at the age of 113

At the age of 113, the world’s oldest man Masazo Nonaka, died in Japan. Masazo Nonaka died peacefully in his sleep at his home, a hot springs hotel on Hokkaido’s northern main island, according to his family. According to his granddaughter, Yuko Nonaka, “We feel shocked at the loss of this big figure. He was, … Read more

Man sets world record by eating 32,340 Big Macs in a lifetime

Man sets world record by eating 32,340 Big Macs in a lifetime

Don Goske’s Big Mac love began in 1972. He has kept every carton and receipt of burgers he has eaten since then, and he now has a total of 32,340! Foodies, take note. Here’s a recent world record that might spark your interest, if not inspire you to eat more. Don Goske of Wisconsin, United … Read more

Massive oak tree stands in the center of this Florida mansion

Massive oak tree stands in the center of this Florida mansion

Property for sale in Florida has piqued the interest of buyers due to a unique feature: a centuries-old oak tree growing through the heart of the structure. The “tree home,” according to Stacey Purcell, owner of Gulfport Realty, has been difficult to sell due to the large tree that runs through the middle of rooms, … Read more

Indian Hospital vaccinates 30,000 people in one week, earns Guinness World Record

Indian Hospital vaccinates 30,000 people in one week, earns Guinness World Record

A hospital located in Mumbai, collaborated with an insurance firm to set a Guinness World Record by vaccinating over 30,000 individuals in one week. Surana Sethia Hospital, in collaboration with insurance company ICICI Lombard, established a Guinness World Record by registering 30,467 people for COVID-19 immunizations from August 7 to 14. According to the hospital, … Read more

Air Canada will begin a new route to Munich

Air Canada will begin a new route to Munich

Air Canada has revealed details of its next Munich (MUC)-Toronto (YYZ) flight itinerary as the airline continues to rebuild its network. The launch comes on the heels of the Canadian government’s declaration that international borders will reopen on September 7th. Foreign nationals who have been completely vaccinated with government-accepted vaccinations (Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and J&J) … Read more

Punjab Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) banned TikTokers and YouTubers

Punjab Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) banned TikTokers and YouTubers

The Punjab Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) banned TikTokers and YouTubers from visiting parks on Sunday, following the unfortunate event at Minar-e-Pakistan in which 400 men grabbed and publicly abused numerous women. The decision was reached during a meeting of PHA officials in Lahore. According to a PHA statement, all Tiktokers must obtain authorization from … Read more

Pakistani father traveling alone with his toddler won millions of hearts on social media

Pakistani father traveling alone with his toddler won millions of hearts on social media

Ahsan planned a four-day trip from Karachi with his 23-month-old son. Because his wife had an exam and was unable to travel. He stated, “My son is more attached to me so I thought to give this attachment; a try for solo travel, destinations were Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Sharda & Bhurban.” He further added, “My son … Read more

Hot Air Balloon Festival sets a new world record with 524 simultaneous launches

The organizers of a hot air balloon festival in New Mexico announced that they had set a Guinness World Record by launching 524 balloons simultaneously. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta organizers stated that they originally set the record for greatest mass hot air balloon ascent in 2010 when 329 balloons were launched simultaneously. The following … Read more

Man skates across Canada to protect the bees, breaking the Guinness World Record

A man skates across Canada to protect the bees, breaking the Guinness World Record

A Canadian man strapped on his in-line skates and rolled more than 6,200 kilometres across the country to increase bee conservation awareness and set a Guinness World Record. Zach Choboter began skating on May 25 in Whistler, British Columbia, and landed in St. Johns, Newfoundland, on Monday, after travelling 6,271.5 kilometres across Canada. Choboter stated … Read more

Irish guy bounces two basketballs 729 times in one minute

Irish guy bounces two basketballs 729 times in one minute

Irish basketball fan set his second Guinness World Record by bouncing two balls 729 times in one minute. Sean Daly of Skibbereen, West Cork, stepped to the Skibbereen Sports Center court and bounced two basketballs, one in each hand, 729 times in the allocated 60 seconds. Daly now holds the Guinness World Record for the … Read more

Zara Rutherford aspires to become ‘world’s youngest woman to fly solo’ across globe

Zara Rutherford became the world's youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, the pilot of Belgian-British nationality wishes to pursue her passion as a pilot and hopes to inspire other young women who are pursuing their dreams. Her parents are also pilots. According to Rutherford’s father, Sam, “This is her dream. It’s what she wants to do.” “I am very, very proud that she wants … Read more

Lost phone returned to owner after 12 months in Ontario River

Lost phone returned to owner after 12 months in Ontario River

A cellphone carrying priceless images of a deceased relative was returned to a woman a year after she lost it into a river in Ontario, Canada. Jordan Miezlaiskis of North Carolina stated she and her husband, Scott Kjelson, were in Ontario in July 2020 to celebrate her brother, Jesse’s, birthday when she dropped her phone … Read more

Airbnb will begin providing free housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide

Airbnb will begin providing free housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide

Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, announced on Tuesday that the business will begin lodging 20,000 Afghan refugees for free around the world. Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan refugees have attempted to depart the nation via Kabul airport in order to escape the militant group’s governmental rule. Starting today, Airbnb will begin housing … Read more

Which Countries are on the green list? Updates on red, amber and green travel list changes

Which Countries on the green list? Updates on red, amber and green

The government’s traffic light system for overseas travel is likely to change this week, with countries added or deleted from the green, amber, and red list. Foreign leisure travel was approved on May 17, but nations are classified based on how safe it is to travel to and from in the midst of the covid-19 … Read more

Auction of a Super White Gyrfalcon for $93,000 sets a new record

Auction of a Super White Gyrfalcon for $93,000 sets a new record

Farkh, a rare breed of Super White Gyrfalcon, was sold for $93,347 on the eighth day of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, making it the most expensive falcon ever sold at the auction, according to Arab News. This sale shattered the previous record for a rare Saudi-bred falcon, Raghwan, which sold for $72,000 earlier this … Read more

Property worth millions of rupees named after birds, Millionaire Pigeons

Property worth millions of rupees named after birds, Millionaire Pigeons

Several millionaires in the Indian state of Rajasthan are well-known throughout the country, but little is known about a village where even pigeons are millionaires. Pigeons in Jasnagar, Nagaur, are known as “multimillionaire pigeons,” according to India.com, because land worth crores of rupees have been named after them. According to the article, the holdings include … Read more

Groom Forcibly Shoves Ladoo Into Bride’s Mouth, People Say ‘This is Abuse’

Groom Forcibly Shoves Ladoo Into Bride's Mouth, People Say 'This is Abuse'

Wedding videos are popular on the internet these days because of its humorous and dramatic content, which amuses and entertains viewers. However, we came upon a shocking wedding video that appears to be extremely troublesome, to say the least. The video depicts the couple on the wedding stage, when the bride serves the groom a … Read more

Disney earns $125 million in online income thanks to Black Widow

Disney earns $125 million in online income thanks to Black Widow

Walt Disney said it has earned $125 million in online sales from the Marvel superhero film Black Widow, just three weeks after being sued by its star, Scarlett Johansson. The performer filed a lawsuit against Disney last month, alleging that the business violated her contract by releasing the film on streaming at the same time … Read more

NASA shared interesting facts about ‘Earth’s Sister Planet’ Venus

NASA shared interesting facts about ‘Earth's Sister Planet’ Venus

Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often referred to as Earth’s twin due to similarities in size, surface composition, and the presence of an atmosphere with a sophisticated weather system, to mention a few. Many such fascinating facts about our neighbouring planets, their satellites, and other celestial space objects have come to our … Read more

Long COVID may lead to blood clotting issues

Long COVID may lead to blood clotting issues

A new study suggests that long-haul COVID-19, also known as “long COVID,” may be linked to blood clotting difficulties. The researchers followed 50 participants for an average of 68 days after they developed COVID-19. People with higher blood clotting markers were shown to be more likely to have extended COVID symptoms. While most persons with … Read more

Shahid Afridi returns home to a beautiful surprise from his wife

Shahid Afridi returns home to a beautiful surprise from his wife

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi returned home to an affectionate welcome home surprise party arranged by his wife after leading the Rawalakot Hawks to their first KPL 2021 title victory. His wife had planned a nice surprise for his return. In a video released by Shahid Afridi, the cricketer can be seen enjoying his return … Read more

Taliban allow the Afghanistan Cricket Board to continue operations

Taliban allow the Afghanistan Cricket Board to continue operations

The Taliban have allowed the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to carry on with its operations as usual. The ACB has contacted Taliban representatives, who have so far not indicated to the board that the organization intends to outlaw cricket in the nation. According to the sources, “Afghan cricket series will be held as per schedule … Read more

Pakistan vs WI: Babar Azam showered praise on Fawad Alam

Pakistan vs WI: Babar Azam showered praise on Fawad Alam

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam expressed optimism on Saturday that his team will avoid trouble and meet the targets set for the second day of the Test match. The 26-year-old right-hand batsman, Babar Azam said, “We will achieve the targets as Muhammed Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf are still present on the crease.” “We aim … Read more