Tag: election-of-pope
The Floating Stones of Rameswaram: Myth or Engineering Marvel?
Stones that float on water? Sounds impossible—unless you’re in Rameswaram, India. Here,...
May 13, 2025
The Village Where People Speak in Whistles: India’s Silent Language
Kongthong is a small village nestled in the lush hills of Meghalaya, a northeastern state of India...
May 13, 2025
The Temple of Sacred Rats: Faith and Mystery in Rajasthan
n a land filled with ancient myths and vibrant traditions, India never ceases to surprise. One of th...
May 13, 2025
Habemus Papam: What Happens When a New Pope Is Elected?
Conclave, the new Pope is elected: it is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Leone XIV ...
May 08, 2025
There’s a U.S. Town That Celebrates Christmas 365 Days a Year
In North Pole, Alaska, the holiday spirit is a year-round affair. Streets have festive names like Sa...
May 08, 2025
Every U.S. Dollar Has Tiny Traces of Cocaine
Studies have revealed that a significant percentage of U.S. dollar bills are contaminated with trace...
May 08, 2025
One Man Owns a Private Nuclear Missile Silo – And Lives in It
In the heartland of America, a former nuclear missile silo has been converted into a unique un...
May 08, 2025
The Statue of Liberty Was Originally a Lighthouse (Sort of)
The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, once had a brief stint as a lighthouse. Af...
May 08, 2025
There's a Town Where It’s Illegal to Die (And It's Not a Joke)
In the remote town of Longyearbyen, Norway, it's famously illegal to die due to permafrost...
May 08, 2025
Why Are There Towns in the U.S. With No Roads?
Imagine a town where your daily commute doesn’t involve traffic lights—but a bush plane....
May 08, 2025