Apollo 17 launched on this day in 1972 – the final manned lunar landing mission where the crew took the famous “blue marble” photo of the entire Earth. Did you know that: • Theodor Schwann was a German physician and physiologist born on this day in 1810• Inventor Leo Baekeland patented the first synthetic plastic, […]
Al Baik has now started delivery via Talabat. Although the delivery is only for Dubai for now, we are not complaining. No more standing in long queues to bite into their fried chicken or delicious shrimps. The most beloved fast food brand in Saudi will be delivered right to your doorstep if you are located […]
DUBAI: As the mercury dips for the Dubai winter and temperatures below the 30-degree mark become increasingly common, what better way to soak up the atmosphere at Expo 2020 Dubai than the site’s huge variety of world-class balconies and rooftops? Whether a rotating observation tower 55 metres above the ground or a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experience just metres […]
A rover that landed on the far side of the moon has been sent to investigate a peculiar object on its visible horizon. The far side of the moon has relatively few flat areas, however, the rover noticed that this structure certainly stood out. Considering there isn’t much on the surface of our closest celestial […]
A grandmother has taken a 3540.557 kilometres trip around the edge of the whole of England using her free bus pass — and managed to raise an impressive £2,500 (AED12,176) for charity while doing it. Penny Ibbott, 75, embarked on the six-week bus journey around England, starting off from the centre of the south coast […]
DUBAI: Santa Claus will be arriving at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 17 all the way from his workshop in Korvatunturi, Finland, to greet visitors to the Finland Pavilion. Taking a short break from his busy schedule, Santa will meet adults and children daily for photo opportunities and to hear Christmas wishes. There are few people […]
Japan has long been famous internationally for its diverse and delicious eats, from sushi to ramen, with such staples appearing on menus around the world. But in recent years word has also spread about its expertise in another culinary arena — cakes and pastries. The country’s chefs have taken many of the traditionally “Western” desserts known […]
London became the world’s first city to host licensed taxicabs on this day in 1897. Did you know that: • Thomas Edison recorded himself reciting “Mary had a little lamb” on this day in 1877• The world’s first pediatric heart transplant took place on this day in 1967• Judd Apatow is an American film director, […]
With professional views split on the use of body mass index (BMI) to measure men’s health, two experts from a top American hospital, Cleveland Clinic, explain why men’s BMI calculators can be so divisive, but when men might still might want to use them. Physiologist Chris Dempers and fitness specialist Colt Mcdonough explain that BMI […]
It’s Unimaru’s location that makes it unsafe. The museum rests on the DMZ, or Korean Demilitarized Zone, a no-man’s-land along the 38th parallel which divides North and South Korea. Its inaugural exhibition, titled “2021 DMZ Art and Peace Platform,” featured 34 artworks by 32 artists and opened recently. Prior to becoming a museum, Unimaru was […]
DUBA: Dubai welcomes Studio Paper, a cafe offering art-fanatics, designers, business owners, freelancers, and out-of-the-box thinkers a creative coworking space to brew new ideas, print them, and enjoy café-like vibes! Located next to Al Safa Park Studio Paper is a first-of-its-kind concept born with the aim to provide UAE’s creatives with a spot to escape […]
