[ad_1] Ambergris, often called whale vomit, is one of nature’s most bizarre occurrences. Produced by sperm whales, this waxy substance has been prized for centuries. If you’re fortunate enough to find ambergris, you’re holding something worth millions. Known for its rarity, ambergris is highly sought after in the perfume industry, as it helps make fragrances…
[ad_1] You’ve seen these crown bottle caps, haven’t you? A type of bottle cap that has almost become indispensable and are found in bottles across the globe, the crown bottle cap, though small, played a big role in revolutionising the bottling industry. American inventor William Painter was the head behind these crowns. William Painter |…
[ad_1] The aviation industry gave wings to humanity’s dreams of flying. For a little over 100 years now, the world has been better connected than ever before as aeroplanes have linked the lands and skies with ease. These same aeroplanes also enabled early aviators to show that it wasn’t just the lands and skies, but…
[ad_1] Examine a flight path map and you’ll notice an eerie absence: a hollow expanse where planes dare not venture. This is the Tibetan Plateau, a geographical black hole for aviation. The challenges of flying over the plateau High altitude The Tibetan Plateau is not merely high; it’s an altitude anomaly. Its peak stretches miles…
[ad_1] On four occasions every 700 years, the planets align in a particular way. No, we aren’t taking to horoscopy all of a sudden. This rare planetary configuration that takes place once in every 175 years enables scientists to best utilise gravity assists. The Voyager 2, which was in fact the first of the two…
[ad_1] The expansive marble-paved courtyard of Jama Masjid. Built during Ahmed Shah’s reign in the 15th century, it is one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. | Photo Credit: Flickr, Wikimedia Commons When I arrived, Ahmedabad greeted me with its charming downpour, a perfect antidote to Chennai’s relentless heat. Ahmedabad, formerly known as…
[ad_1] Did you know that the discovery of helium, an element we immediately link with balloons, has an Indian connection? Here, a performer floats in the air with supporters attached to helium balloons. | Photo Credit: AFP What on Earth does a gas that we normally associate with balloons have to do with Guntur, a…
