Curious from around the world
Unusual events, facts, and stories from different parts of the globe.
World Lizard Day: The Secrets and Significance of Scaly Nature Inhabitants
On August 14, the world marks Lizard Day – an opportunity to get to know the many-faced lizards, protect rare species, and discover their role in Bulgarian nature and culture.
Supreme Court of South Korea: «Baby Shark» Is Not Plagiarism – A Symbol of Cultural Freedom
The Supreme Court of South Korea dismissed a copyright lawsuit over the globally popular song «Baby Shark», declaring it original and part of the public domain – a decision that shook the music industry and raised important questions about creative freedom.
Taylor Swift Surprises with a New Album: «The Life of a Showgirl» – A Musical Phenomenon Beyond the Ocean, Inspiring Fans in Bulgaria
Global superstar Taylor Swift announced a new album, which triggered a global wave of reactions, fan theories, and analyses. What does this mean for the music scene and what is the connection with the Bulgarian audience?
American Startup Perplexity Makes Sensational Offer: $34.5 Billion for Google Chrome
Perplexity, a leading player in artificial intelligence, offers $34.5 billion to buy the world's most popular browser as part of an antitrust battle against Google. What does this mean for the tech world and the average user?
Vinyl Records Back on Top – Celebrating World Vinyl Day with Retro Nostalgia
August 12 marks World Vinyl Record Day. In Bulgaria, musical nostalgia unites generations again—vinyl returns with new releases, club events, and a passion for analog sound.
Global Elephant Day: Battles and Hope for the Planet’s Giants
On August 12, the world marks Elephant Day with large-scale campaigns to protect these unique animals. Ethical tourism, the fight against poaching, and scientific innovations unite people in a common cause.
Chinese Breakthrough – Autonomous Robots Play Football in National Tournament
In Beijing, the first-of-its-kind national football championship with autonomous robots was held, demonstrating global leadership potential in Chinese robotics and promising implications for industry and society.
India Hosts Global AI Impact Summit and Introduces Educational Revolution with Open Exams
Leading world leaders gather in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026, and education in India transitions to open exams – what does this mean for Bulgaria and the world?
Rare astronomical event: Jupiter and Venus meet in the night sky
Tomorrow morning, astronomers will observe an exceptional meeting between two of the brightest planets in the Solar System, which resembles the legendary Star of Bethlehem.
A Stellar Bridge Reveals Cosmic Secrets in a Distant Galactic Cluster
An astronomical team documented a unique stellar phenomenon in the Abell 3667 cluster, revealing new perspectives on galactic evolution through a remarkable gravitational interaction.
Perito Moreno: The Dramatic Melting of a Legendary Glacier in Patagonia
The unprecedented rapid melting of the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina is alerting the global scientific community about the irreversible consequences of climate change.
Indigenous Peoples and Technologies: A Global Dialogue on Cultural Heritage Survival
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples reveals challenges and opportunities for traditional communities in the digital age, emphasizing the technological preservation of cultural identities.
Revolution in Biotechnology: Reshma Kewalramani - A Global Leader with a Mission
Dr. Reshma Kevalramani, the first female immigrant leading a prominent biopharmaceutical company, is changing the paradigm in healthcare through innovative gene-editing therapies and accessible medicine.
Ecological Alarm Signal: Barrier Reef on the Brink of Catastrophe and Global Consequences
Unprecedented bleaching threatens the Great Barrier Reef, revealing the dramatic effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and the global economy.
Hiroshima - 80 Years Later: The Memory That Changes the World
A story about the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, which presents the lessons from the past, the voices of survivors, and the global responsibility to prevent nuclear conflicts.