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History

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March 26, 1997, 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult committed mass suicide, believing that they would ascend to a higher plane of existence aboard a spacecraft following the comet Hale-Bopp. Led by Marshall Applewhite, the group laid down on the floor to die after ingesting a lethal mixture of phenobarbital (anti-seizure meds) and vodka.

The tragic event shocked the world, raising awareness of the dangers of religious extremism and mind control.

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Science

Why Fingerprints Are Unique

Fingerprints form before birth as a fetus’s skin grows and folds inside the womb. While genes set the general pattern—loops, whorls, or arches—the exact ridges are shaped by tiny, random forces like pressure, movement, and blood flow, making each print truly one of a kind.

An interesting fact: no two people have ever been found with the same fingerprints, not even identical twins—despite billions of prints collected worldwide.

Tech & Engineering

Delete

Pressing delete doesn’t remove the data itself—it only tells your computer the space can be reused. The information stays on the drive until it’s overwritten, which is why deleted files can often be recovered using software.

Sport

The Hand of God

In the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored one of football’s most infamous goals against England—using his hand to punch the ball into the net.

The referees missed the call, and Maradona later credited it to “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God.” Argentina won the match and then went on to beat West Germany in the final.

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Nature & Geography

Why Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped

Wombats produce cube-shaped poop because of the unique shape and muscle patterns of their intestines. The cubes don’t roll away, helping wombats mark their territory more effectively. Read more about it here

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Business & Politics

Did you know…

What appears on more banknotes worldwide than portraits of political leaders? Buildings and landmarks.

Arts & Literature

The World’s Most Translated Book (After the Bible)

After the Bible, the most translated book in the world is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. First published in 1943, the short philosophical tale has been translated into over 500 languages and dialects, making it one of the most widely read works of literature ever.

Entertainment

Stefani Germanotta: A Star by Any Name

Before she was known as Lady Gaga, the global pop icon was born Stefani Germanotta in New York City. She adopted her stage name in 2008, inspired by the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.” The transformation marked more than a name change—it signalled the rise of one of music’s most theatrical and influential artists, known for blending performance art, fashion, and pop culture into a worldwide phenomenon.

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1. Which English King was executed after losing the English Civil War to Parliament’s forces led by Oliver Cromwell?

   A - James II

   B - Henry VIII

   C - Charles I

2. The common tech acronym USB stands for?

   A - Universal Storage Block

   B - Unified System Bus

   C - Universal Serial Bus

3. Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One were both released in which year?

   A - 2012

   B - 2013

   C - 2014

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