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Construction_and_Engineering

China's great industrial strength is demonstrated in operations and constructions like this one, which are routine in the country.

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Chinese petrochemical column of approximately 100 m being erected in one piece.

Stacker_Sports

MMA fighter breaks arm, wins fight before noticing injury.

Animal_World

A seagull entering a store and leaving with a sandwich.

The presentation of Mortal Kombat at the Winter Olympics

After 144 years of construction, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reached its full height of 172.5 meters with the placement of the final piece atop the central tower: the Cross of the Tower of Jesus Christ.

Now the basilica becomes the tallest church in the world.

It's as if everything was being prepared.

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The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reached a total height of 172.5 meters.

Al-Hilal fans created a mosaic of Stephen Curry sinking a three-pointer right in the face of an Al-Ittihad player!

3 points = victory in football

In the end, the game finished in a draw.

SENSATIONAL

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Al-Hilal fans created a mosaic of Stephen Curry.

Did you know that sometimes cat can be furious, Please never try this

A hunter set a trap to catch an eel, but forgot something important: his incredible reflexes and speed.

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A hunter who set a trap to catch an eel.

look, he's 4ft behind baseline. from the baseline!!

Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier was rushed to the hospital after an opponent's blade struck her near the eye during a 1500m race. She suffered a facial fracture and received stitches on site


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Polish figure skater Kamila Sellier falls and ends up being hit by the blade.

In the Netherlands, an interesting technology is being used to keep the streets clean: large garbage containers are hidden underground.

This not only helps preserve the urban landscape but also prevents overflowing trash cans, keeping the streets tidy and clean.

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Large garbage containers are hidden underground.

A frog eats the wrong prey and accidentally swallows a bombardier beetle

The team qualification for the women's cross-country ski sprint event at the Olympic Games took place.

As Argentinian athlete Nahyara Díaz González approached the finish line, a wolf-like dog appeared on the horizon, calmly walking towards the finish line.

In the end, the dog crossed the finish line alongside the skiers from Croatia and Greece, and even appeared in the finish line photo.

We discovered her name is Nazgul. She is a two-year-old Czechoslovakian Wolfdog who had simply escaped from a nearby home.

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Czechoslovakian wolfdog participated in Olympic ski sprint.

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The Italian almost won by a buttock advantage.

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Another bizarre final in speed skating at the Winter Olympics.

history

On September 5, 1986, Pan Am Flight 73, a Boeing 747 departing from Mumbai (then Bombay) bound for New York, with stopovers in Karachi and Frankfurt, became the scene of one of the most intense episodes in civil aviation.

During a stopover at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, four armed men, disguised as security agents and linked to the Abu Nidal Organization, stormed the aircraft, firing into the air and taking control.

With 379 passengers and crew on board, what began as a routine boarding process turned into a 17-hour standoff, marked by tension and unforgettable acts of bravery.


Neerja Bhanot, a senior flight attendant of only 22 years old, assumed leadership of the cabin crew after the crew escaped from the cockpit through an emergency hatch – a maneuver that immobilized the plane, preventing the hijackers from taking off. The hijackers, later identified as Zayd Hassan Abd al-Latif Safarini, Jamal Saeed Abdul Rahim, Muhammad Abdullah Khalil Hussain ar-Rahayyal, and Muhammad Ahmed Al-Munawar, demanded to be taken to Cyprus to free Allied prisoners. To pressure them, they executed an American passenger, Rajesh Kumar, and threatened to blow up the aircraft with everyone on board.

Realizing the imminent danger, Neerja and her colleagues acted shrewdly. When the hijackers ordered the collection of passports to identify nationalities – especially Americans, a priority target – the crew discreetly hid dozens of them under seats or in trash cans, complicating the hijackers' plans and protecting lives. This simple yet brilliant act prevented more passengers from being selected for execution.


As the hours dragged on, the situation escalated. When the emergency power failed and the cabin plunged into darkness, the hijackers, believing a rescue operation was underway, opened fire with machine guns and grenades. In the chaos, Neerja opened an emergency door, allowing for evacuation. She could have been the first to leave, but chose to stay, guiding passengers and prioritizing unaccompanied children. In a final act of selflessness, she positioned herself to shield three children from the gunfire, sacrificing her own life.

The toll was tragic: 21 passengers and crew members dead, including victims from India, the United Kingdom, Italy, Pakistan, and Mexico, and more than 150 injured. But Neerja's courage saved hundreds. The hijackers were captured by Pakistani authorities after running out of ammunition.


Her legacy was recognized with posthumous awards: the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime bravery honor; the United States Special Courage Award; and two awards from Pakistan, the Tamgha-e-Pakistan and the Nishan-e-Pakistan.

One of the most touching stories comes from a survivor: a 7-year-old child rescued by Neerja, who years later became a captain for a major airline. He credits her with every day of his life, seeing her as an inspiration for his career in the skies. Neerja's life was immortalized in the film "Neerja" (2016), which highlights her journey from model and flight attendant to symbol of empathy and resilience.

Stories like this inspire us to value everyday heroism, showing that even in dark times, kindness can prevail. Neerja reminds us: true strength lies in prioritizing others.


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Neerja Bhanot: the heroine who turned a hijacking into courage & humanity for us

gaming

Check out Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Redmagic Astra tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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Computer emulation on Android continues to evolve!

Hybrid solar plant combining PV and thermal power in China’s Gansu Desert

This man printed $250 million in his basement and served only 6 weeks in prison.

Frank Bourassa didn't just manufacture counterfeit money, he did it better than the government.

He spent two years studying every security feature of the $20 bill, even tricking a paper mill into producing the same cotton and linen blend used by the U.S. Treasury.

When the Secret Service finally arrested him, he faced 60 years in prison, but Frank had a plan B:

$200 million in hidden cash that he hadn't yet spent.

He offered the feds an irresistible deal: the location of his secret stash in exchange for his freedom.

He served only 6 weeks in prison and paid a $1,350 fine.

That's basically the price of a TV for a $250 million crime.

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