SHOCKING: 39 | Mind Blowing Facts

How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to read

Louis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals to read and write through touch. Its simplicity and effectiveness made it a global success. Even today, Braille remains a vital tool for education and daily life, aiding millions worldwide…

The Economic Times · May 20

American Kennel Club and New Zealand Kennel Club Announce Mutual Cooperation Agreement

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement.This partnership strengthens…

AAP · May 20

The creatine supplement we’d recommend after weeks of testing

Creatine is popular with athletes, bodybuilders, and those looking to enhance their physique

Evening Standard · May 20

Stop buying new hydrangeas — there’s a simple hack to multiply your plants for free

You don’t have to spend out to have a garden full of hydrangeas — gardeners swear by this simple method

Tom’s Guide · May 19

Taiwan author wins International Booker for 'slyly sophisticated' novel

LONDON - Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for Taiwan Travelogue , a playful postcolonial novel with a culinary bent.

Bangkok Post · May 20

NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars

The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of cryogenic propellants, critical abilities for the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.

Space · May 19

Two humpback whales set new migration record with epic Australia to Brazil journey

The remarkable trip spanned an incredible 9,000 miles

The Independent UK · May 19

Experts reveal the amount of weekly exercise needed to achieve ‘optimal’ heart benefits

Researchers have said that achieving the optimal benefit for the heart from exercise “may require substantially higher activity volumes” than the recommended 150 minutes a week

The Independent UK · May 19

Stem cells have potent potential for diabetes treatment

Humans have around 30 trillion cells in our adult bodies. Amazingly, each of these cells came from a handful of about 100 stem cells in the earliest days of development. The ability of these embryonic stem cells to turn into any cell type makes them pluripotent — something that researchers…

The Conversation · May 19

You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight back

South Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastics inside the human intestine. It then helps the body remove these plastic particles through waste. This finding offers a new biological approach to tackle plastic pollution's impact on public health.

The Economic Times · May 19