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Amazing Animal Reactions During Solar Eclipses
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Amazing Animal Reactions During Solar Eclipses

During today's eclipse in North America, scientists aren't just watching the sun. They're also curious about how unique animal reactions, like cats, birds, and fish, behave during this special event. The study is unique and mind-boggling to witness. During a solar eclipse, when the sky turns dark, not just humans are captivated by the spectacle. Surprising changes in behavior have been observed in animals, ranging from giraffes to spiders to whales. The study of animal reactions to such events is a complete list of surprises. Experts remind us that as millions of people prepare to witness the rare event of a total solar eclipse crossing parts of North America, animals will also experience the dramatic changes in the sky. Animals react to eclipses in a variety of ways, depending...
Forest City Malaysia: Dream City or Ghost Town?
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Forest City Malaysia: Dream City or Ghost Town?

Forest City is an ambitious project envisioned as a green, futuristic metropolis located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. However, a project announced in 2006, that only about 15% of the city is complete, with a very low occupancy rate till 2024. Is it a Dream city or a result of ambitious humans? Forest City is an ambitious project envisioned as a green, futuristic metropolis located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia . Announced in 2006, it was pitched as a twenty-year investment project financed mostly by Chinese developers and aligned with China's Belt and Road Initiative." The plan was to create a technologically-driven, utopic city on reclaimed land, spanning over 30 square kilometers. Moreover, it was designed to house close to a million people and incorporate features l...
The World’s Wealthiest Women in 2024
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The World’s Wealthiest Women in 2024

The number of women on the Forbes World Billionaires list continues to grow. In 2024, women represent 13.3%, up from 12.8% in 2023. There are 46 new wealthiest women on the list this year, some due to inheritance and others due to stock market success. The world's wealthiest women are making headlines again this year as their fortunes soar higher than ever before. In 2024, women hold just over 13% of the world's billionaire status, showcasing a remarkable rise in their wealth and influence. According to the latest data from Forbes, there are 369 women among the 2,781 billionaires worldwide, collectively worth nearly $1.8 trillion. This marks an increase from the previous year, with women now holding about $240 billion more in wealth. Leading the Pack For the fourth consecutiv...
 Lizi Village: A Look at China’s Village on a Bridge
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 Lizi Village: A Look at China’s Village on a Bridge

A unique village in China is completely based on a single bridge. Yes, there is a small village established in the Lizi Village of Chongqing, China on a single bridge. it is not a traditional village but serves a tourist purpose with a hint of traditional Chinese architecture in its buildings. Have you ever imagined living in a house that's not on land, but on a bridge? In Chongqing, China, there's a special place called Lizi Village, where people live in buildings constructed right on top of a 40-meter-long bridge! This isn't your typical village that's been around for hundreds of years. Lizi Village is a more recent invention, built to be a one-of-a-kind neighborhood. Instead of streets, residents walk along pathways built on the bridge itself. Since the houses are built on one s...
Belgian City Hosted A 2 KM Long Easter-Ramadan Dinner
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Belgian City Hosted A 2 KM Long Easter-Ramadan Dinner

The Belgian city of Antwerp's Borgerhout district attempted to break the record for the longest community dinner table. Their goal was to create a table stretching for an impressive 2 kilometers to celebrate both Easter and Ramadan together. This event aimed to bring people together and promote community spirit. In Antwerp, Belgium, something incredible happened this past Sunday. Around 7,000 people gathered together in Borgerhout to share a meal and celebrate both Easter and Ramadan. It was set around a dinner table that stretched an astonishing two kilometers (2,011 meters) long, breaking the Belgian city record for the longest table ever! Last year, Borgerhout made headlines by organizing a community meal around a one-kilometer-long table. This year, they decided to go even bigge...