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Indian goddess Lakshmi has gone viral among Thai netizens in search of a soulmate. The trend began with TikTok users spreading the phrase "I told Lakshmi about...". At first, it was unclear what netizens were praying for, as the Hindu deity is usually invoked by those seeking prosperity, power, beauty and fertility. However, the prayers soon turned to love, with Thais using the phrase "I told Lakshmi about you" to find a partner. Along with the prayer, netizens are now posting photos of celebrity heartthrobs as a reference, as well as preferred characteristics such as height and looks. The trend has seen visitors flock to Lakshmi shrines across Bangkok, including at: - Gaysorn Village...

It was once thought to only exist in legend, but a terrifying river that can boil its victims alive has been discovered in the heart of the Amazon. The river was brought to the world's attention by a scientist who believed that the legendary geothermal formation couldn't possibly be real. Now, he has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a mini-documentary. (Stunning footage has captured the incredible story of a once mythical boiling river in the heart of the Amazon. The scientist behind its discovery has shared video clips which explore the region's breathtaking uniqueness in a short film produced by Great Big Story) Andrés Ruzo explored the...

Bruce Lee died in the Mayfair House Apartments in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, at the home of Betty Ting Pei (丁佩), a Taiwanese actress and his close friend. Key Details About the Apartment & Incident: - Location: The apartment was in Flat 2B, 67 Beacon Hill Road, a high-end residential area. - What Happened That Day (July 20, 1973) - Lee was working on the film Game of Death and had a meeting with producer Raymond Chow and actor George Lazenby at a café. - Later, he visited Betty Ting Pei’s apartment to discuss a movie role for her. - He complained of a headache, and Ting Pei gave him Equagesic(a painkiller containing aspirin and meprobamate). - He lay down for a...

A biohacking Harvard researcher claims he has de-aged himself by a decade after taking up four simple daily habits in middle age. David Sinclair, a molecular biologist, has now had 53 birthdays — but claims DNA testing suggests his body is still 43. Biological age looks at the health of cells rather than how long someone has actually been alive. He was prompted to start the healthy routine in his 30s after becoming overweight and drinking too much. So what's his secret? (Dr David Sinclair pictured in his 40s) (And shown above aged 53 years) These are his four tips for reversing aging:(Do aerobic exercise such as running to live longer, researchers say) Run three times a...

Sholay producer GP Sippy lost everything during the partition and was homeless when he moved to Bombay. In a few years' time, he became the biggest producer in Bollywood. Indian cinema is over 100 years old at this point but it started taking shape, and became a significant part of the cultural zeitgeist somewhere in the late 1940s, shortly after the Indian independence. At this time, a lot of filmmakers, actors, music directors and other technicians associated with the movies were still trying to find their feet in the business. Bollywood wasn’t old enough for people to have familial connections as many artistes had just landed in Bombay (now Mumbai) after the Partition. One such...

Another brilliant blast of light arcs across the night's sky, dramatically illuminating the Catatumbo River below. This is 'Relámpago del Catatumbo' in a corner of north western Venezuela - otherwise known as 'the everlasting storm'. The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates an estimated 1.2m lightning strikes a year and is visible from almost 250 miles away. Storm clouds gather in the same spot five-miles above Lake Maracaibo up to 160 nights per year, lasting for about 10 hours at a time. (The 'everlasting storm' rages of the Catatumbo Delta in Venezuela - the phenomenon has continued for thousands of years) (The Venezuelan storms generate an estimated 1.2million lightning...

For some, being paid a salary for two decades without being asked to lift a finger might sound like a dream come true. However, when this happened to Frenchwoman Laurence Van Wassenhove, she says it became a psychological nightmare - and now she is taking legal action against her employer for 'forced inactivity' and 'making her invisible' in the workplace.The 59-year-old is suing one of Europe's biggest telecom companies, Orange, for discrimination, after alleging that she was left in a role with no tasks, no responsibilities, and no human connection for over 20 years. The mother-of-two was full of ambition when she joined France Télécom, now known as Orange, back in 1993 -...

Some people pop vitamin pills to re-energise, others drink coffee. But Steve Ludwin prefers snake venom - not a brand of energy drink but actual snake venom, which he's been injecting into himself a few times a week for the past 28 years. Ludwin, 50, originally from California, says he has not suffered from cold or flu for 13 years and is convinced it's down to his unorthodox medication. And he claims there are other health benefits too. 'I play tennis every week with a friend who’s a lot younger. About an hour before, I inject cobra and rattlesnake venom and feel like a 23-year-old again. 'I don’t deny it’s cheating, but when you’re 50, having such energy can...

On the nights of August 12 & 13, get ready to witness an awe-inspiring meteor shower, with 1,000 meteors crashing into Earth at 150 per hour! These streaks of light will illuminate the night sky, lighting it up with fiery brilliance. According to NASA, you can expect to see an average of up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid's peak. A typical Perseid meteoroid (which is what they're called while in space) moves at 133,200 mph (214,365 kph) when it hits Earth's atmosphere (and then it is called a meteor). Most of the Perseids are tiny, about the size of a sand grain. Almost none of the fragments hit the ground, but if one does, it's called a meteorite. The Perseids are hot...

For centuries, Vrindavan has been known as the land of Lord Krishna. But behind the prayers and chanting, there is a sorrow that surrounds in its lanes. Often called the ‘City of Widows,’ it is now a refuge for thousands of women rejected by their families after the death of their husbands. (Widows come to Vrindavan with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. (Photo Credit: X) Once cast out, many widows from across India travel to Vrindavan, where they spend the rest of their lives in ashrams. Most come here with nowhere else to go. With white saris, worn faces and little money, they begin again in this holy town. They come here with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. Why...