Mark Your Calendars: May Brings Meteor Showers, Full Moons, and a Rare Planetary Alignment!

May’s night sky is packed with rare celestial sights—from vanishing rings to meteor showers—offering stargazers nine unforgettable reasons to look up. May’s night sky is packed with celestial activity, offering stargazers a spectacular month of planetary pairings, ancient star clusters, and shimmering meteor trails. As reported by National Geographic, these events range from rare p

China’s Shenzhou 19 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard Tiangong space station (video, photos)

China's three-person Shenzhou 19 mission came home on Wednesday (April 30) after six months in orbit. The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft — carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze — undocked from the Tiangong space station on Tuesday (April 29) at 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT; 4 a.m. on April 30 China Standard Time), according to Chinese space officials. The trio spent about nine h

15 Interesting Travel Facts You May Not Know About Italy

Italy, a country steeped in history, culture, and stunning landscapes, offers an endless array of experiences for travelers. From the birthplace of pizza to the art-filled cities of the Renaissance, Italy has so much to explore. Here are 15 fascinating travel facts that will make you fall in love with this extraordinary destination. 1. Italy Has the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites Italy

Stranded man airlifted from Mount Fuji — then rescued again days later after he returned to get his phone

A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji last week returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said Monday. The climber was identified only as a 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan. He made an emergency call on April 22 and was airlifted after developing symptoms of altitude sickness, police said

What Is the Longest River in the World? Top 5 Longest Rivers

What is the longest river in the world? Of all the 150,000 rivers, these are the five longest and most majestic rivers you can encounter. Updated: Mar 12, 2025written by Rosie Lesso, MA Contemporary Art Theory, BA Fine Art Rivers are among the world’s greatest and most sublime wonders, carving their way through landscapes to deliver life-giving water. There are an incredible 150,000 n

Gulf War Three: Is renaming the Gulf of Mexico really necessary?

In order to demonstrate his intense disapproval of the idea of needlessly renaming things for stupid political purposes. Donald Trump has just... needlessly renamed things for stupid political purposes. Amongst the blizzard of Executive Orders Trump issued on his very first day in office was one called "RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS". Note that word "RESTORING" there, in big fat

Austria: 33 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

Austria, nestled in the heart of Europe, is a picturesque land of breathtaking Alpine landscapes, charming historic cities, and a rich cultural heritage. This mountainous country is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the majestic Austrian Alps, which offer year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, from skiing in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in the summer. Wit

10 Fairytale Places in Switzerland You Must Visit in This Lifetime

Switzerland is a dream destination, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, quaint villages, and magical ambiance. From towering alpine peaks to crystal-clear lakes, every corner of this country seems straight out of a storybook. Here’s a list of 10 fairytale places in Switzerland that you absolutely must experience in your lifetime. 1. Lauterbrunnen – The Valley of 72 Waterfalls Nestle

Mysterious unknown structure discovered near Giza pyramids

If latest reports are to go by, a significant breakthrough in archaeological research may have been achieved in Egypt. A recent discovery of a mysterious structure buried beneath the sands near the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza might likely change the way we perceive these ancient structures. Credit: iStock This remarkable find, detailed in a report published on May 5th by a collaborative tea

176-year-old ‘Darwin’s tortoise’ dies in zoo

A 176-year-old tortoise believed to be one of the world’s oldest living creatures has died in an Australian zoo. "Harriet" was long reputed to have been one of three tortoises taken from the Galapagos Islands by Charles Darwin on his historic 1835 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, right, and his wife Terri pose in an undated photo with Harriet, a Giant