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Life on Death Row: A Slow, Isolated, and Harrowing Existence
For nearly 2,900 inmates across the United States, life on death row is a reality filled with isolation, uncertainty, and extreme restrictions. The death...
The Rare Book That Cost Bill Gates $30.8 Million—And Continues to Inspire Him
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates made headlines in 1994 when he spent an incredible .8 million on a single book. The Codex Leicester, a compilation of handwritten scientific notes by one of the greatest brains in history, Leonardo da Vinci, was not just any book, though. Gates continues to draw inspiration from its pages over twentyfive years later. But why does one of the most prosperous businessmen in the world still find this centuries-old document so fascinating, and what makes it so unique?What is the Leicester Codex?Leonardo da Vinci penned the 72-page Codex Leicester manuscript in the early 1500s. It is jam-packed with thorough notes and illustrations about the cosmos, nature, and science. Leonardo wrote about fossils, the moon's shine, water movement, and even the potential for using rivers to generate energy. His writings contained concepts that scientists would not completely comprehend for generations, making them more than merely observations.How Did the Codex Leicester End Up With Bill Gates?Before Gates bought it, the Codex Leicester had a long journey through history. After Leonardo’s...
Black Woman Embraces Sanatani Wedding Traditions in a Stunning Red Banarasi Saree
Weddings symbolize the sacred bond between two souls, and in India, Sanatan Dharma views marriage as an eternal union that transcends multiple lifetimes. It...
India’s Revolutionary Hyperloop Train: A Train Inside a Pipe That Can Travel at 1500...
Imagine a future where you can travel from Delhi to Mumbai in just one hour. Sounds like science fiction, right? However, this could soon...
The Amazing Spider Plant: A Natural Air Purifier for Your Home
Did you know that a simple houseplant can make a big difference in the air quality of your home? The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)...
Italian Scientists Turn Light into a Solid: A Groundbreaking Discovery
A team of Italian scientists has achieved something incredible—they’ve managed to turn light into a state that behaves like a solid. This breakthrough is...
IIT Guwahati’s AI-Powered Robots Revolutionize Border Surveillance
India is taking a major leap in defense technology with the development of AI-powered robots designed for border surveillance. These robots, created by Da...