Muhammad Mahabat Khan, Maharaja of Junagadh was known for his love for canines. The Maharaja was born in 1898 and took over the throne in 1911, at the age of just 13, after the death of his father. It is said that the Maharaja of Junagadh had over 800 dogs who lived with him in…
You might have heard of world nations that hold the largest militaries. However, for a soda company to hold the 6th largest military in the world seems straight out of a Hollywood movie. In 1989, PepsiCo Inc. acquired 17 submarines, a cruiser, a frigate and a destroyer from the Soviet Union. The fact that Pepsi…
From the frustration of spilled coffee on manuscripts to the crashing of my hard drives, I’ve always wondered if I am the unluckiest person in the world. God knows I’ve seen my fair share of chaotic back-to-back unfortunate events. But when I started my research on this topic, I realized there are many unlucky people…
Welcome to India, one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. With its rich tapestry of history and culture, there are stories and unsolved mysteries of India that have mystified minds for centuries. With such a rich and elaborate history, there are some ancient Indian secrets that are bound to be unsolved. Let’s go on a…
Remember that iconic scene from the movie ‘Pretty Woman’ where Julia Roberts, disrespectfully dismissed by an arrogant saleswoman returns to the store in designer clothes to deliver her famous line, “Big mistake. Big. Huge”? Well, Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar had his own real-life “Pretty Woman” moment with the world’s most luxurious car company. Yes,…
Gather around, curious minds and mystery lovers. It’s time to talk about the top 10 unsolved mysteries in the world. Even Sherlock Holmes would scratch his chin in confusion if he heard of these creepy unsolved mysteries. Let’s ponder upon some ancient mysteries and mind-tickling disappearing acts that will leave you perplexed. The Top 10…
It is often said, ‘No fraud is small, it is just that they have not reached their full potential’. From the mass of frauds that erupted across the world, we will discuss the top 10 frauds in the world that shook the masses. Did you know that during the reign of the Roman Empire, the…
Do you know how they say that history is often stranger than fiction? Well, that’s completely true. Every now and then, we randomly come across interesting, unknown historical events that are so bizarre that we can’t believe they actually happened. These stories often seem more like fictional tales—so surreal you would think it’s a plotline…
The sight of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is a mesmerizing spectacle that draws skywatchers from all corners of the globe. But for those in India, the question often arises – can we see northern lights in India? The answer, unfortunately, is that under normal circumstances, the Northern Lights are not…
On a chilly November afternoon in 1971, the landscape of aviation and criminal history was forever altered. It’s the tale of D.B. Cooper, the alias used by a man whose true identity remains one of the FBI’s most enduring enigmas. Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 is buzzing with the usual activity, passengers settling in for…