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History

The first known royalty

Long before the world experimented with “presidents,” the first leaders we can point to with hard evidence were kings—rulers of early city-states where government, religion, and war were tightly linked. One of the earliest historically attested royals is Enmebaragesi, king of Kish (in ancient Mesopotamia), described as the first historical personality of Mesopotamia, known not just from later tradition but from authentic inscriptions on vase fragments from his own time.

Did you know? The earliest “proof” of Enmebaragesi’s reign isn’t a grand monument—it’s everyday luxury objects: inscribed vase fragments that survived long enough to turn legend into verifiable history.

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Science

A Day on the ISS

The International Space Station orbits Earth roughly once every 90 minutes, meaning astronauts see about 16 sunrises and sunsets every day as the station travels at around 28,000 km/h.

Tech & Engineering

What does PIN stand for?

PIN stands for Personal Identification Number—a strictly numeric password used for things like bank cards and phone locks.

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Sport

Golf’s Greatest Record

Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most men’s major golf championships, winning 18 major titles between 1962 and 1986. Remarkably, he also finished runner-up in majors 19 times, meaning he placed first or second in a major a staggering 37 times.

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Nature & Geography

Where Dogs Actually Sweat

Dogs don’t sweat like humans. The only place they have true sweat glands is on their paw pads, which help with grip and provide minor cooling—most heat is released instead through panting.

Business & Politics

Nelson Mandela: the leader who made reconciliation a strategy

When South Africa stood at the edge of violence in the early 1990s, Nelson Mandela helped steer the country toward a negotiated transition that replaced apartheid with democratic rule—without the mass reprisals many feared. In 1993, Mandela and F. W. de Klerk jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize for their role in peacefully ending apartheid and laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa.

Arts & Literature

BE@RBRICK

BE@RBRICK (often called Bearbricks) is a Japanese designer figure created by Medicom Toy that transformed a simple bear silhouette into a global collector icon. Launched in 2001, its appeal comes from being a blank canvas for collaboration—used by streetwear brands, luxury labels, artists, and film franchises to create limited-edition drops that blur the line between toy, art object, and status symbol.

Entertainment

Danny Elfman

Is a film composer best known for his quirky, darkly whimsical music that has defined the sound of many iconic movies. He’s a frequent collaborator with director Tim Burton, having composed unforgettable music for films like Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Elfman also created the theme for The Simpsons, cementing his place in pop culture history.

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   B - 23

   C - 19

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