HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Can Growing Garlic Really Save Money Over Buying It at the Grocery Store?

Garlic seems like the perfect frugal garden crop: bury a clove, wait several months, and pull up an entirely new bulb. But when grocery-store garlic is relatively inexpensive, does growing garlic actually save enough money to justify giving it garden space? The answer depends heavily on what you pay for…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 22

Gums, ginkgos and a golden wych elm: which will win Victoria’s tree of the year?

From Carlton to Castlemaine, National Trust of Victoria competition aims to raise awareness about trees

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast

In 1904, Mary Isabel Fraser introduced Chinese gooseberry seeds to New Zealand, igniting a transformative journey in agriculture. By 1910, these seeds bore fruit, and in 1959, exporters rebranded the fruit as 'kiwifruit' for U.S. markets. Today, New Zealand holds the title of the largest kiwifruit exporter globally, with production…

The Times of India · Sep 22

This eighth-grader has developed antacid system designed to provide longer-lasting GERD relief, earning spot among US Top 30 young researchers competing for more than $100,000 in awards

An eighth-grader from Pennsylvania is tackling heartburn with a novel antacid system designed to release medicine more slowly and potentially provide longer-lasting GERD relief, earning her a place among the US Top 30 researchers and a shot at more than $100,000 in awards, including a $25,000 top prize

The Economic Times · Sep 21

The pet I’ll never forget: Bud, the parrot with a crisp addiction who was too fat to fly

When my husband and I adopted her, Bud had to go on a strict diet. Thankfully, she got healthy and became the diva everyone loves today

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

The Stokke tripp trapp high chair costs £200 – here’s my verdict on if it’s worth it

Spoiler: It’s the one baby product I’ve used for years – and bought again for my second child

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Meet Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, eighth-grader who is competing for $100,000 in STEM awards

An eighth-grade student from Pennsylvania, Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi, has become a national finalist for her groundbreaking GERD drug delivery system. She created an innovative controlled release mechanism aimed at prolonging the effectiveness of antacid medications. This recognition follows her success at regional science fairs, and she will vie for…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Meet Andrew Lun, the young American piano prodigy who won first prize in the 2025 Clara Schumann International Piano Competition's Piano Prodigy category

Eight-year-old Andrew Lun, a United States piano prodigy, has won multiple international competitions. He has performed at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and the Philharmonie de Paris. Lun was accepted into the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division in 2025. He received First Prize and a Judges' Distinction Award in 2021. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Meet Everett Leigh, the teenage pianist using music to help foster children by generating $2M

At just sixteen, Everett Leigh shines as a gifted pianist who believes in giving back. He created EverEverest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering foster and underserved youth through music. With over fifty organized benefit concerts under his belt, he has raised substantial funds to support these children. His inspiring efforts…

The Times of India · Sep 19

In 478 BC, a temple was built to honour Confucius; centuries of rebuilding turned it into a complex with more than 100 buildings

Temple of Confucius: Built in 478 BC, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, grew through centuries of rebuilding into a vast historic complex. The site includes the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion, with ancient buildings, trees, stelae and historic collections. Inscribed by UNESCO in…

The Economic Times · Sep 19