Rare 1939 ‘Superman No. 1’ sells for record $9.12 million

A near-pristine copy of the first-ever Superman comic, discovered in an attic by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's San Francisco home, fetched a record-breaking $9.12 million at a Texas auction this month
30 November 2025, 02:42 AM

Uproar over LA plan for $1 mn toilet

Officials last year approved a scheme to build a bathroom with two stalls at the entrance to the city's popular Runyon Canyon hiking trail at a cost of $960,000
26 September 2025, 14:13 PM

This man's blood could unlock universal antivenom

Tim Friede, a Wisconsin resident with a long-standing fascination for venomous creatures, has endured hundreds of snake bites, many self-inflicted, in a quest to build immunity
3 May 2025, 14:05 PM

This banana could sell for over $1 million

At the international arthouse Sotheby’s, Maurizio Cattelan’s famous artwork 'Comedian' is about to hit the auction block for an estimated price between $1 million to $1.5 million. But... why?
19 November 2024, 08:57 AM

ChatGPT helps 89-year-old Japanese app developer learn programming

89-year-old Japanese Tomoji Suzuki took up coding in his retirement, developing apps specifically for the elderly Japanese population. As per a recent interview with AFP, he has credited ChatGPT as a "great teacher" and "programming mentor" in his coding journey.
12 June 2024, 08:52 AM

Biden hiring a 'meme manager'; will pay up to $85,000

The role, which offers a salary of up to $85,000, involves collaborating with podcasters, digital-media companies, and popular social-media meme pages, reports Business Insider. Successful candidates will need to relocate to Wilmington, Delaware, where the campaign is based
24 May 2024, 14:22 PM

4 Tejgaon College friends reunite 32 years later via Facebook

The last time they all spent quality time together was at a friend's wedding in 1991
20 May 2024, 14:29 PM

KFC launches perfume Eau De BBQ

Finger sniffin’ good?
4 May 2024, 18:55 PM

Did you know an Indian startup 3D-printed a house in 21 days?

On April 27, 2021, Tvasta, a startup founded by alumni from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, completed the construction of India's first 3D-printed house - in only 21 days. Modules for this 500 sq. ft. house were printed in the startup's facility in Chennai and assembled at the site, as per the company's official website.
5 February 2024, 11:03 AM

Storm in a teacup: US, UK banter over the perfect 'cuppa'

The "special relationship" between Britain and the United States came under pressure this week when a US academic had the cheek to suggest adding salt to tea, sparking a flurry of diplomatic banter
25 January 2024, 13:51 PM

Meet the Xbox Series S Toaster

Microsoft has recently released the Xbox Series S Toaster, a kitchen appliance inspired by the design of the Xbox Series S gaming console. The toaster, currently listed in Walmart for US$39.99, will imprint an Xbox sphere logo on the bread during toasting.
8 January 2024, 07:41 AM

Hooves, hounds, and heroes: Animal soldiers of World War I and II

Amidst the chaos of World War I and II, animals played crucial roles, serving as loyal companions, transporters, messengers, and even soldiers on the front lines. Let's take a look at how these unsung heroes made significant contributions to the war efforts during World War I and II.
17 November 2023, 04:02 AM

You did not know these Bengali adaptations of popular films existed

In a world where Hollywood's gloss and grandeur dominate the silver screen, there lies a cinematic treasure trove in Bangladesh that dances to its own beat. Far from the well-trodden paths of blockbuster narratives, Bangladeshi filmmakers have embraced the art of adaptation with a twist so unique it could only be born in the cultural kaleidoscope of South Asia. From singing superheroes to dancing apes, here's a whimsical journey through the Bangladeshi film industry's most audacious, hilarious, and unapologetically tacky takes on popular pop-culture icons.
16 November 2023, 14:17 PM

The Xiaomi car is real, and BAIC is making it

Xiaomi is making a bold move into the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its Xiaomi SU7 car series. The consumer tech company, diversifying from its traditional product range, has now applied for a sales license in China for this ambitious venture.
15 November 2023, 12:34 PM

Titanic menu sells for £84,000 at UK auction

The menu, for a meal served on April 11, 1912, is decorated with a red White Star Line burgee but the original gilt lettering is no longer visible
12 November 2023, 15:24 PM

Netflix's 'Terminator' anime series coming soon

Netflix has officially confirmed an anime adaptation of the popular sci-fi series 'Terminator'. Announced via a trailer on Netflix's official YouTube channel, the upcoming anime series will be jointly made by Production I.G, Skydance Media, and writer Mattson Tomlin. 
12 November 2023, 10:39 AM

Delhi Police uses Mathews’ timed out incident to spread awareness about helmets

The message was posted in reference to the high number of road accidents in Delhi in recent years.
8 November 2023, 09:32 AM

So, a Barbenheimer movie is really happenning

It seems that the cinematic world is poised for an unprecedented mash-up, as details emerge about 'Barbenheimer,' an upcoming B-movie that cheekily capitalises on the dual releases of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Touted with the tongue-in-cheek tagline 'D-Cup, A-Bomb,' the film promises a comedic twist on what happens when a doll scientist has a nuclear chip on her shoulder.
7 November 2023, 11:28 AM

This website tells you if there will be 'oborodh' tomorrow

istomorrowhartal.com, a 2015 website that offers timely information on hartals (strikes) and blockades in Bangladesh, has resurfaced again in 2023 in midst of the ongoing blockades. The service was initially set up during a period of frequent hartals by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and has recently updated its offerings to include information on the latest blockades by the same party.
7 November 2023, 06:00 AM

Popular anime 'Attack on Titan' ends after 10 years

The dark fantasy anime 'Attack on Titan', adapted from the manga 'Shingeki no Kyojin' by Hajime Isayama, has just aired its final episode, ending the 10-year-long series. Originally premiering on April 7, 2013, the anime gained significant popularity and a dedicated fanbase in both Japan and abroad, even in Bangladesh where local anime communities referred to it as one of the most popular anime of all time.
5 November 2023, 08:28 AM