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Oldest Test Cricketer Ron Draper Dies In South Africa Aged 98
Ron Draper, who was the oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Gqeberha at the age of 98 years and 63 days, his family said Friday.
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Rose Girone, Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor, Dies At 113
Rose Girone, the woman believed to be the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has died, her family and a Jewish organization that secures compensation for Holocaust survivors said on Thursday.
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"I Apologise For Being Unable To Speak Tamil": Amit Shah Amid Language Row
Amid the row over the alleged imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday "apologised" for not being able to speak the "world's oldest language."
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Archaeologists Uncover New Clues About World's Oldest Rune Stone
Runes were the first writing system of the Germanic people, appearing in the early centuries AD and used in Scandinavia until the late Middle Ages
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UK's Royal Society Hasn't Done This In 150 Years. But May Do It To Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk risks being expelled from the UK's oldest scientific academy - the Royal Society.
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Kangra Fort: Mind-Blowing Facts About One Of India's Oldest and Largest Forts
Ditch the usual tourist spots on your next trip to Himachal Pradesh, step into the past at Kangra Fort, where history, mystery, and grandeur collide.
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NASA Perseverance Rover Discovers Ancient Rock Sample on Mars' Jezero Crater
NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected a unique rock sample from Mars' Jezero Crater. The rock, named “Silver Mountain,” is believed to be one of the oldest in the solar system, possibly dating back to the Noachian period, over 4 billion years ago. This discovery provides new insights into Mars’ geological history and past environmental co...
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From Oldest Contestant To Richest Winner: All About Delhi Assembly Polls
Delhi Assembly elections saw BJP's Karnail Singh emerge as the richest winner with assets worth Rs 259 crore, Umang Bajaj at 31 as the youngest winner, Tilak Ram Gupta as the oldest contestant at 73.
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US Crypto Czar David Sacks Begins Studying Feasibility of US Bitcoin Reserve
White House crypto czar David Sacks said on Tuesday that the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to create a national Bitcoin reserve is still being studied. While meeting with lawmakers to advance the new president's digital asset policies, Sacks mentioned that a future announcement will authorise outreach with the crypto industry.
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7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old antelope femur found in a South African cave has been identified as the earliest evidence of a multi-component arrow poison. Researchers discovered toxic compounds, including digitoxin and strophanthidin, revealing ancient humans’ advanced knowledge of plant toxins. The study suggests long-distance trade or travel for these ingre...
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American Greg Bell, Oldest Living Olympic Gold Medallist In Athletics, Dies At 94
Greg Bell won gold in long jump at the 1956 Olympics.
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Madison Keys Ends Aryna Sabalenka's Reign, Wins Epic Australian Open 2025 Final
Madison Keys becomes the fourth oldest first-time winner of a major since the Open Era began in 1968.
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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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119-Year-Old Brazilian Woman Stakes Claim As World's Oldest Person
Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, a great-grandmother from the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is rushing to be recognized as the world's oldest living person by the Guinness World Records.
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124-Year-Old Chinese Woman Shares Longevity Secrets: "Lard Rice, Walks After Meal"
On January 1, Qiu celebrated her 124th birthday, making her one of the oldest centenarians in Nanchong City.
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Oldest Test Cricketer Ron Draper Dies In South Africa Aged 98
Ron Draper, who was the oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Gqeberha at the age of 98 years and 63 days, his family said Friday.
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Rose Girone, Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor, Dies At 113
Rose Girone, the woman believed to be the oldest known Holocaust survivor, has died, her family and a Jewish organization that secures compensation for Holocaust survivors said on Thursday.
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"I Apologise For Being Unable To Speak Tamil": Amit Shah Amid Language Row
Amid the row over the alleged imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday "apologised" for not being able to speak the "world's oldest language."
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Archaeologists Uncover New Clues About World's Oldest Rune Stone
Runes were the first writing system of the Germanic people, appearing in the early centuries AD and used in Scandinavia until the late Middle Ages
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UK's Royal Society Hasn't Done This In 150 Years. But May Do It To Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk risks being expelled from the UK's oldest scientific academy - the Royal Society.
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Kangra Fort: Mind-Blowing Facts About One Of India's Oldest and Largest Forts
Ditch the usual tourist spots on your next trip to Himachal Pradesh, step into the past at Kangra Fort, where history, mystery, and grandeur collide.
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NASA Perseverance Rover Discovers Ancient Rock Sample on Mars' Jezero Crater
NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected a unique rock sample from Mars' Jezero Crater. The rock, named “Silver Mountain,” is believed to be one of the oldest in the solar system, possibly dating back to the Noachian period, over 4 billion years ago. This discovery provides new insights into Mars’ geological history and past environmental co...
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From Oldest Contestant To Richest Winner: All About Delhi Assembly Polls
Delhi Assembly elections saw BJP's Karnail Singh emerge as the richest winner with assets worth Rs 259 crore, Umang Bajaj at 31 as the youngest winner, Tilak Ram Gupta as the oldest contestant at 73.
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US Crypto Czar David Sacks Begins Studying Feasibility of US Bitcoin Reserve
White House crypto czar David Sacks said on Tuesday that the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to create a national Bitcoin reserve is still being studied. While meeting with lawmakers to advance the new president's digital asset policies, Sacks mentioned that a future announcement will authorise outreach with the crypto industry.
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7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old antelope femur found in a South African cave has been identified as the earliest evidence of a multi-component arrow poison. Researchers discovered toxic compounds, including digitoxin and strophanthidin, revealing ancient humans’ advanced knowledge of plant toxins. The study suggests long-distance trade or travel for these ingre...
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American Greg Bell, Oldest Living Olympic Gold Medallist In Athletics, Dies At 94
Greg Bell won gold in long jump at the 1956 Olympics.
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Madison Keys Ends Aryna Sabalenka's Reign, Wins Epic Australian Open 2025 Final
Madison Keys becomes the fourth oldest first-time winner of a major since the Open Era began in 1968.
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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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119-Year-Old Brazilian Woman Stakes Claim As World's Oldest Person
Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, a great-grandmother from the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is rushing to be recognized as the world's oldest living person by the Guinness World Records.
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124-Year-Old Chinese Woman Shares Longevity Secrets: "Lard Rice, Walks After Meal"
On January 1, Qiu celebrated her 124th birthday, making her one of the oldest centenarians in Nanchong City.
