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The Fall of the Iranian Regime Will Destroy Russia
A lot has been happening in the world of geopolitics lately. We’re not even three weeks into 2026, and we’ve already seen wars, bombings, regime changes, capitulations, and escalating unrest across multiple regions. The year has opened at full throttle, and one of the next countries that appears to be teetering on the edge is Iran.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in FYI
NASA Finds Massive Ice Sheets on Mars: What It Means for Future Colonization
For a long time, we’ve looked at Mars as a dry, dusty desert, a place where water was a relic of the ancient past. But thanks to some incredible high-resolution photography from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, that image is changing. Researchers have officially spotted massive, exposed ice sheets that are far larger and "cleaner" than anyone expected.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Can Your Eyes Actually Change Color? 7 Surprising Factors
Most of us assume that our eye color is a permanent gift from our parents, a genetic "what you see is what you get" situation. But have you ever noticed someone’s eyes looking piercingly bright on a sunny day, or almost turning black when they’re in a fit of rage?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
3 Impossible Planets That Defy the Laws of Astronomy
For as long as humans have looked up at the stars, we’ve tried to make sense of our place in the universe. We’ve found thousands of exoplanets orbiting distant suns, and we thought we had a pretty good handle on how they formed.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Alabama’s Sunken Secret: The 60,000-Year-Old Forest Hidden Under the Gulf
Imagine diving sixty feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, about fifteen miles off the coast of Alabama. You aren't looking for a shipwreck or buried pirate gold. Instead, as the bubbles clear, you see something much more haunting: the Alabama underwater forest. This is a prehistoric world of giant cypress trees, still rooted in the mud where they grew tens of thousands of years before the Great Pyramids were even built.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Visionary Behind Modern Chhattisgarh
When Chhattisgarh was carved out as a separate state on 1 November 2000, the announcement marked only the beginning of a far more demanding journey. Creating a new state is not merely a political decision; it is an administrative test of the highest order. Systems must be built, institutions must be established, and continuity of governance must be ensured often under intense time pressure and public scrutiny.
By Muddasar Rasheedabout a month ago in FYI
Downtown Memphis Is Having a Moment — And the City’s Soul Has Never Shined Brighter
Memphis has always been more than a dot on the map. It is a feeling, a rhythm, a lived experience rooted in resilience, creativity, and community. In recent years, downtown Memphis has reemerged as the heartbeat of that spirit—a place where history and progress walk hand in hand, where independent voices are being amplified, and where people are coming together to build something meaningful. For anyone paying attention, downtown Memphis is not just alive; it is thriving.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1xabout a month ago in FYI
The Psychology of Unboxing: Why Thailand is Obsessed with Mystery Boxes. AI-Generated.
There is a specific kind of dopamine rush that comes from opening a package when you don’t know exactly what is inside. In Thailand, a nation famously obsessed with social trends and digital shopping, this psychological thrill has transformed into a massive economic engine. The "subscription box"—once a niche Western concept—has evolved into a mainstream retail habit, reshaping how Thais discover everything from skincare to gourmet snacks.
By Sam walterabout a month ago in FYI
