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History

Bust a Move all the way to the Grave?

In Strasbourg, hundreds of people suddenly started dancing uncontrollably in the streets — some for days, some until they collapsed or even died. Historians still debate whether it was mass hysteria, a disease, or something in the food.

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Science

The Quantum Cat is Out of the Box

Schrödinger’s famous feline thought experiment isn’t just a quirky brain teaser — it’s a window into the bizarre world of quantum mechanics. In the quantum realm, particles can exist in multiple states at once, a phenomenon called superposition. That means, in theory, a particle could be “here” and “there” simultaneously — making our everyday world feel positively mundane by comparison. Scientists are now experimenting with quantum computing, harnessing these tiny “maybe” states to perform calculations that classical computers would take millennia to solve.

Did you know: If you scaled a quantum superposition up to human size, you could be both asleep and awake, in two different rooms, at the exact same time.

Tech & Engineering

World’s Fastest Internet Is Under the Ocean.

Think your Wi-Fi is fast? The real MVP of global internet speed lives under the ocean. About 95% of international data travels through submarine cables — thin glass fibers stretched across the sea floor, carrying everything from your TikTok scrolls to billion-dollar bank transfers. These cables are so vital that when one snaps, it can literally slow down an entire country’s internet. So next time your video buffers, maybe blame the fish.

Sport

The Madness Around Marathons

The marathon has become the ultimate test of endurance — a 42-kilometre grind that pushes athletes to their limits and weekend runners to question their life choices halfway through. From city streets to mountain trails, millions take on the challenge each year for glory, fitness, or just a shiny medal and free banana at the finish line.

Did you know: The marathon’s oddly specific 42.195 km distance was decided in 1908 so the race could start at Windsor Castle and finish in front of the royal family’s viewing box.

Nature & Geography

Guess the Planet

Can you recognise this planet?

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Business & Politics

The Hidden Boardroom Threat

These days, it’s not just inflation or competitors keeping CEOs awake at night — it’s politics. From surprise election results to shifting trade alliances and sudden policy changes, political risk has quietly become one of the biggest disruptors to business strategy. A new tax, a tariff hike, or a diplomatic fallout can wipe millions off a company’s books overnight. As a result, many boardrooms now include political analysts alongside financial advisors, treating policy shifts like market indicators.

Did you know: A recent survey by KPMG International found that in 2023, political uncertainty and geopolitical risk climbed to the #1 growth threat for companies — something that wasn’t even in the top five a year earlier.

Arts & Literature

The Persistence of Memory

Painted by Salvador Dalí in 1931, this painting shows melting clocks in a desert-like landscape, symbolising the fluid nature of time. It’s one of Dalí’s most famous works and a key piece of 20th-century art.

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Entertainment

Was Juliette Really a Man?

Shakespeare hit the scene around 1592 and by 1599, his plays were the hottest tickets in town. But here’s a fun twist — even though Juliet was written as a woman, it was actually illegal for women to perform on stage back then. Yep, you guessed it — Juliet was played by a guy in a dress. Theatre was wild in the 1500s.  

Did you know: The actors playing female roles in Shakespeare’s time were usually teenage boys whose voices hadn’t broken yet.

Test your knowledge

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1. Why do Squids control their light patterns?

   A - To ward of prey.

   B - So they can swim faster.

   C - To communicate in the dark ocean.

2. How many lines in a Haiku?

   A - 5

   B - 7

   C - 3

3. What financial first did the Dutch East India Company introduce in 1602?

   A - First international bank.

   B - Publicly traded shares with dividends.

   C - Government war bonds.

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