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Did Pirates Always Prefer Rum? The Real Story Behind Their Favourite Drink
Pirates and rum go together like eye patches and treasure maps, except history says otherwise. Turns out wine and brandy were the real drinks of choice until one Caribbean boom changed everything.
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Diabetes Runs In Your Family? Here's How To Lower Your Child's Risk
Family history raises diabetes risk but does not guarantee it. Healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in children.
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Which Country Invented Croissants? Surprisingly, Not France
The croissant may be a symbol of French baking, but its story begins much earlier than many people realise.
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Prambanan: The Story Behind The 1,000-Year-Old Hindu Temple PM Modi Visited In Indonesia
Located on the plains of Central Java, just outside Yogyakarta, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
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8 Weird But True Chocolate Facts Every Chocolate Lover Should Know
Chocolate is one of the most loved foods on Earth. But behind every bite is a story that is much stranger than you might imagine.
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Why Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Is One Of Delhi's Most Visited Religious Sites
Bangla Sahib is an important Sikh pilgrimage destination and a symbol of faith, service and community spirit.
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Pakistan's 125-Year-Old Gurdwara Was Demolished. Here Is Its Story
The shrine, located in Farooqabad, around 70 kilometres from Lahore, was reportedly demolished by a local businessman
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10,000 Vespas Swarm Rome's Historic Sites To Mark Scooter's 80th Anniversary
Vespa-borne visitors converged on the Eternal City's cobblestone streets to celebrate a brand they likewise view as timeless. If for only a day, Ferrari and Ducati were forgotten as the little Vespa left them in its dust.
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UGC NET History Strategy: Last Minute Tips From Expert, Historiography, PYQs, Revision
UGC NET Tips: Once the basics are covered, students must focus on historiography, which has become a core area in the UGC NET History syllabus.
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Years Of Paying Rent? How Rental History Can Unlock Your First Home
India's credit ecosystem has expanded over the past decade, yet a large section of the population remains outside the formal lending framework.
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Why Was Concorde, The Supersonic Passenger Aircraft With The Droop Nose, Discontinued?
Sonic boom restrictions limited Concorde to transatlantic flights, reducing its route flexibility and revenue potential.
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India's Greatest Export: How India's 5,000-Year-Old Science Became The World's Wellness Revolution
As the world marks the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, India's timeless gift to humanity has become the planet's most quietly powerful cultural revolution.
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Bare Nails Are The New Status Symbol In 2026, But The Internet Calls The Trend 'Racist'
Celebrities were spotted sporting bare nails on award nights and the red carpet, kickstarting the trend that soon became a symbol of luxury and status, but social media users think it is 'racist' and 'classist'
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Inside Kyiv's 1,000-Year-Old Monastery, A UNESCO Site, Damaged In Russian Attack
Thousands of buildings in Ukraine have been damaged and destroyed since the war began, but Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is not just any structure, as it carries 1,000 years of cultural, spiritual, and historical legacy
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Kangana Ranaut Calls Indian Nurses' Uniform "Very British", Is That So?
Kangana Ranaut recently called for the 'Indianisation' of what she described as 'very British' nurses' uniforms. However, healthcare dress codes in India have evolved significantly since Independence, with scrubs now emerging as the most common attire.
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Did Pirates Always Prefer Rum? The Real Story Behind Their Favourite Drink
Pirates and rum go together like eye patches and treasure maps, except history says otherwise. Turns out wine and brandy were the real drinks of choice until one Caribbean boom changed everything.
-
Diabetes Runs In Your Family? Here's How To Lower Your Child's Risk
Family history raises diabetes risk but does not guarantee it. Healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in children.
-
Which Country Invented Croissants? Surprisingly, Not France
The croissant may be a symbol of French baking, but its story begins much earlier than many people realise.
-
Prambanan: The Story Behind The 1,000-Year-Old Hindu Temple PM Modi Visited In Indonesia
Located on the plains of Central Java, just outside Yogyakarta, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
-
8 Weird But True Chocolate Facts Every Chocolate Lover Should Know
Chocolate is one of the most loved foods on Earth. But behind every bite is a story that is much stranger than you might imagine.
-
Why Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Is One Of Delhi's Most Visited Religious Sites
Bangla Sahib is an important Sikh pilgrimage destination and a symbol of faith, service and community spirit.
-
Pakistan's 125-Year-Old Gurdwara Was Demolished. Here Is Its Story
The shrine, located in Farooqabad, around 70 kilometres from Lahore, was reportedly demolished by a local businessman
-
10,000 Vespas Swarm Rome's Historic Sites To Mark Scooter's 80th Anniversary
Vespa-borne visitors converged on the Eternal City's cobblestone streets to celebrate a brand they likewise view as timeless. If for only a day, Ferrari and Ducati were forgotten as the little Vespa left them in its dust.
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UGC NET History Strategy: Last Minute Tips From Expert, Historiography, PYQs, Revision
UGC NET Tips: Once the basics are covered, students must focus on historiography, which has become a core area in the UGC NET History syllabus.
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Years Of Paying Rent? How Rental History Can Unlock Your First Home
India's credit ecosystem has expanded over the past decade, yet a large section of the population remains outside the formal lending framework.
-
Why Was Concorde, The Supersonic Passenger Aircraft With The Droop Nose, Discontinued?
Sonic boom restrictions limited Concorde to transatlantic flights, reducing its route flexibility and revenue potential.
-
India's Greatest Export: How India's 5,000-Year-Old Science Became The World's Wellness Revolution
As the world marks the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, India's timeless gift to humanity has become the planet's most quietly powerful cultural revolution.
-
Bare Nails Are The New Status Symbol In 2026, But The Internet Calls The Trend 'Racist'
Celebrities were spotted sporting bare nails on award nights and the red carpet, kickstarting the trend that soon became a symbol of luxury and status, but social media users think it is 'racist' and 'classist'
-
Inside Kyiv's 1,000-Year-Old Monastery, A UNESCO Site, Damaged In Russian Attack
Thousands of buildings in Ukraine have been damaged and destroyed since the war began, but Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is not just any structure, as it carries 1,000 years of cultural, spiritual, and historical legacy
-
Kangana Ranaut Calls Indian Nurses' Uniform "Very British", Is That So?
Kangana Ranaut recently called for the 'Indianisation' of what she described as 'very British' nurses' uniforms. However, healthcare dress codes in India have evolved significantly since Independence, with scrubs now emerging as the most common attire.
