Curious from around the world
Unusual events, facts, and stories from different parts of the globe.
2,000-year-old sealed tombs with gold artifacts discovered near Alexandria
Egyptian authorities announced the discovery of 18 new Greco-Roman tombs near Marina el-Alamein, including a sealed granite sarcophagus and 24 gold plaques known as "golden tongues," linked to beliefs about the afterlife.
"Euclid" discovers the most ancient known quasars and sets new boundaries for the early Universe
The ESA's "Euclid" space telescope has discovered 31 new quasars in the early Universe, including the two most distant ones to date, doubling the number of known objects from the first 770 million years after the Big Bang and deepening the mystery of the rapid growth of supermassive black holes.
Guinness Record: 5,000 dancers join forces in a massive Turkish folk dance
Turkey set an impressive Guinness World Record with the largest open-air folk dance in Istanbul. 5,000 dancers gathered under the motto "The dance is ours".
Historic moment: The UAE launches its first passenger train
The United Arab Emirates is launching its national passenger railway network. See the routes, ticket prices, and when the trains will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
Billions in question: why NASA froze the "Gateway" lunar station and what comes next
NASA has halted the "Gateway" lunar station project after investing over $3.5 billion. An analysis of the financial losses, the political shift, and the new priority – a base on the lunar surface.
Revolution in Luxembourg: Stellantis, Bolt, and Pony.ai launch autonomous taxis
Stellantis, Bolt, and Pony.ai are launching a pilot project for autonomous vehicles in Luxembourg. Technologies for driverless ride-sharing are being tested in real-world conditions.
NASA targets August 30 launch for "Roman" telescope via "Falcon Heavy" rocket
The "Nancy Grace Roman" Space Telescope is scheduled to launch no earlier than August 30 aboard a "Falcon Heavy," following a successful final inspection of the primary mirror and preparations for a five-year mission at the L2 point.
NASA: Meteor explosion over the US had the power of 300 tons of TNT
A bright fireball over Massachusetts and New Hampshire exploded at an altitude of about 64 km with energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, NASA reported, reassuring that it was a natural meteor, not space debris.
Car of the Year 2027: Who are the favorites for the European crown?
The race for "Car of the Year 2027" in Europe has begun. Learn who the first candidates are, what the criteria are for the jury, and when we will find out the big winner.
The Best Countries to Live and Work Abroad in 2026
Remitly's new immigration index ranks 82 countries. Find out which countries offer the highest standard of living, safety, and income in 2026.
A piece of the Eiffel Tower sold for a record 450,160 euros
A section of the original 1889 Eiffel Tower staircase has changed hands at an auction in Paris. See how much the historic segment sold for.
Daring theft in Cannes: 1 million euro watch stolen during the film festival
A luxury Richard Mille watch worth up to 1 million euros was stolen from a hotel in Cannes during the film festival. The police are investigating an organized group of thieves.
A comet, unseen for 170,000 years, is now visible to the naked eye
A distant comet from the Oort cloud, C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), has entered the inner Solar System and in April is visible low above the eastern horizon before sunrise – probably for the last time in human history.
Artemis II: Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Historic Moon Mission
The crew of the "Artemis II" lunar mission successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day expedition. The Orion capsule landed in the Pacific Ocean, setting a record for the farthest point reached by a crewed spacecraft.
NASA denies product placement after a jar of Nutella "flew" on board Artemis II
A jar of Nutella, freely floating in the Orion cabin during a live broadcast of the Artemis II mission, sparked a wave of jokes about "the greatest free advertisement". NASA denied any commercial agreements and emphasized that the product is part of the crew's standard menu.