John Walker, 73, left Australia for Thailand in 2019 to retire. He lives on an annual pension of $18,000 and saves 40% due to low expenses. Walker’s studio apartment costs less than $200 a month, and he has everything he needs, including air conditioning and a basic kitchen. Walker was drawn to Chiang Mai’s beautiful … Read more
Archaeologists have long known that some stones at Stonehenge came from Wales, transported around 125 miles (200km) to the site. However, new analysis has revealed that one of the central megaliths is not Welsh but actually Scottish. The largest “bluestone” at Stonehenge was dragged or floated from the north-east corner of Scotland, a distance of … Read more
The BRICS alliance is shifting its focus away from the US dollar, giving prominence to local currencies instead. Since 2022, cross-border transactions have been settled using the Chinese yuan, Indian rupee, and Russian ruble. The de–dollarization agenda is rapidly advancing, with many developing countries now considering using their own currencies for trade. As a result, … Read more
The Health Benefits of Oregano! **What is Oregano?** Oregano is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region, high in antioxidants and certain vitamins and minerals. **Health Benefits:** 1. **Antioxidant Properties**: Studies suggest that oregano may support the body’s antioxidant defenses. 2. **Anti-Inflammatory Effects**: Research suggests that oregano may have anti-inflammatory properties, which could help … Read more
Here is a rewritten version of the text to make it easier to read and understand: Sea scorpions, ancient marine predators that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, were among the planet’s top predators. However, scientists have long debated why these creatures grew so large. A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of … Read more
The dream of getting rich often feels out of reach, but many successful entrepreneurs have built their fortunes by leveraging something they already possessed: their skills. If you’re passionate about your skill set, you’re sitting on a goldmine. To start a business and get rich, follow these steps: 1. Identify Your Core Skills – Make … Read more
Ripple’s XRP ledger system plays a significant role in trade talks between India and the UAE, as they complete their first crude oil transaction using local currencies, bypassing the US dollar. The deal integrates with CryptoTradingFund (CTF), allowing customers to earn CTF tokens as cashback. This partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) aims … Read more
An international research team has identified potential signs of an intermediate-mass black hole within the IRS 13 star cluster, located near the supermassive black hole at our galaxy’s center. This discovery suggests that such black holes play a crucial role in forming supermassive black holes. The IRS 13 cluster’s proximity to the galactic center and … Read more
High-speed cameras have helped scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) study the behavior of microplastic fibers in turbulent water. This research is crucial for understanding how these tiny particles spread globally and disrupting ecosystems. Microplastics are a significant problem, with thin fibers making up over half of marine life contamination. The team used high-precision cameras to … Read more
Microsoft released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 (KB5041580, KB5041578, KB5041773, and KB5041782) and Windows 11 versions (KB5041585 and KB5041592), as well as for Windows 24H2 (KB5041571). The company also confirmed the retirement of troublesome WinRE updates and replaced them with new ones. Microsoft published mitigation guidance for a recent security vulnerability that allows an … Read more