Researchers Decipher 2,300-Year-Old Chinese Chemistry Formula
The ingredients involved in a 2,300-year-old ancient Chinese chemistry formula have been identified. It reveals new secrets about Metallurgy back in ancient China. The formula derived from the Kaogong ji, a Chinese text that dated back to 300 CB. The text is considered the “oldest known technical encyclopedia.” Translated into English the text reads “THe […]
Word Cup in Qatar Could Start 1 Day Earlier
With FIFA looking to let the host nation play Ecuador on November 20, the World Cup in Qatar could start one day earlier. The decision could be made within days by a committee composed of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the heads of six continental soccer bodies. The proposal would create a 29-day tournament instead […]
Halifax Space Program Receiving $485k to Inspire Young People
A space engineering initiative based in Halifax wants to bring young people from diverse backgrounds into the space industry. The program was recently awarded half a million dollars in funding and organizers plan to expand it. CEO of GALAXIA Mission Systems and co-founder of the free ATLAS program, Arad Gharagozli said “I would love to […]
Elon Musk Sells Almost $7B US in Tesla shares
Musk explained the funds could be used to finance a potential Twitter deal if necessary. The tech mogul has sold nearly $7 billion US worth of shares in Tesla to prepare himself for a deal/court battle with Twitter. In recent days, Musk disclosed a series of documents showing he sold about eight million shares of […]
WhatsApp Announced New Privacy Updates
WhatsApp is going to stop allowing all of its users to see when you’re online and allow them to check messages without other people knowing. The platform announced the new privacy updates on Tuesday. Users will have control over who can see when they’re online, prevent others from taking screenshots of certain messages, and leave […]
The Most Famous Condiment in France is Running Out
Mustard, France’s most famous condiment is running out and there are no signs of its return to their shelves. Marc Désarménien’s “Maison Fallot” mustard boutique located in Dijon usually opens at 10 am with 10 to 15 people already waiting outside. The people wait every morning to get their hands on this now luxurious condiment. […]
Serena Williams Says her Tennis Career is Nearing Its End
The 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday that “the countdown has begun,” referring to her tennis career. She wants to turn her focus to having another child and her other business interests. There is no clear timeline when her last match will be. Williams said “there comes a time in life when we […]
CRA is Reminding Canadians to Cash Their Checks
According to the CRA, almost 9 million Canadians have uncashed cheques that are worth a total of $1.4 billion. Close to 25,000 Canadians will be notified about the money they’re owed within this month. The Canada Revenue Agency said some of the cheques owed date back as far as 1998. The tax agency said “we […]
More Than 2,000 Pairs of Twins Gather in Ohio Town
The Twin Day Festival happens every year attracting siblings and scientific researchers around the world. Identical twins from Toronto, Marko and Nico Marinovic who are famous for pranks they post on Youtube went to the event. They said “we swapped during school, we did that many times.,,, So we ask people exactly what have they […]
Toronto Zoo Introduces Three New Bison Calves
The Toronto Zoo has welcomed three wood bison calves that were born in late June using ‘innovative reproductive techniques’. The new techniques allow them to deliberately choose to breed females. This will help them in an effort to keep wood bison populations stable and healthy. Ongoing diseases such as tuberculosis and brucellosis in wild bison […]