Taimoor Khan
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Hi, I’m Taimoor Khan. Writing is my way of capturing the quiet moments of life that often go unnoticed.
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On August 2, the World Will Go Dark for Six Minutes
Imagine this: it’s a bright afternoon. People are going about their usual routines — walking the dog, having lunch, running errands. Suddenly, the sky starts to dim. The birds go quiet. The air feels a little cooler. And within moments, everything around you is wrapped in an eerie twilight. It’s not sunset. It’s not night. It’s something far more extraordinary.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Earth
Why Reels Keep Us Glued to Our Screens:
It starts innocently. You open Instagram or TikTok just to check one notification. A minute won’t hurt, right? Then, before you know it, it’s been 45 minutes. You’ve laughed, you’ve watched someone cook pasta in 30 seconds, you’ve seen a dog dance to a trending song, and now you’re wondering, “Where did all that time go?”
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Humans
A 4,000-Year-Old Touch: Mysterious Handprint Discovered on Ancient Egyptian Artifact
A mysterious handprint, hidden for thousands of years, has been discovered on a clay artifact recovered from an ancient Egyptian tomb. This rare and fascinating find came to light while museum staff were preparing the piece for public display, revealing a moment of ancient human presence frozen in time.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in History
Does Everyone Need a Place in Crypto?
Over the last decade, cryptocurrency has gone from a fringe concept to a major player in global finance. What started with Bitcoin in 2009 has now evolved into a massive ecosystem with thousands of digital coins, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and even entire metaverses.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Motivation
COVID-19: A Global Tragedy
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in unimaginable ways. It brought devastating loss of life, economic turmoil, mental health challenges, and disruptions to almost every aspect of daily living. Entire countries shut down, healthcare systems collapsed, and millions were left jobless or grieving. Without question, the pandemic was one of the greatest global tragedies of the modern era.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Earth
Climate Change:
Humanity is no longer on the brink of environmental crisis—we are living in it. The sixth mass extinction is not a prediction; it is our present reality. Climate change is not a problem waiting on the horizon. It is here, devastating ecosystems, destroying livelihoods, upending economies, and placing human life itself at risk. What’s unfolding around us is not a distant emergency—it’s a rapidly ticking clock toward irreversible damage. The question now is not whether we can respond, but whether we will.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Earth
Will the World Go Dark on August 2?
In recent weeks, a viral claim has captured public attention, suggesting that the entire world will be plunged into six minutes of darkness on August 2 due to a rare solar eclipse. The story, widely circulated on social media, has raised curiosity—and in some cases, unnecessary alarm. However, astronomers and space science experts have stepped forward to set the record straight. The truth is far less dramatic: there is no scientific evidence to support the claim of a global blackout on that date.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Earth
They Turned My Private Moment Into a Global Joke”: Former Tech CEO to Sue Coldplay After Concert Scandal
It was supposed to be just another magical night under the stars, with thousands of fans swaying to the music of Coldplay. But for Andy Byron, former CEO of U.S.-based tech company Astronomer, that night became the start of a personal and professional nightmare.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Criminal
ChatGPT Is Not Your Therapist": OpenAI CEO Issues Privacy Warning
In a recent podcast appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a candid and concerning statement about the use of ChatGPT, particularly when it comes to mental health and therapy. He warned users that using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional or psychological support does not come with the same legal protections and confidentiality as professional therapy. This disclosure has sparked an important conversation around privacy, ethical usage, and the limitations of artificial intelligence in sensitive domains.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Humans
Sugar: The Sweet Poison Hiding in Plain Sight
For centuries, humans have had a natural preference for sweet flavors. Sweetness has long been associated with happiness, celebration, comfort, and even affection. However, in our modern world, sugar has quietly transformed from a simple source of pleasure into a major health threat. No longer just an occasional treat, sugar now dominates our diets—and health professionals around the globe are sounding the alarm. Often called a “sweet poison,” sugar is increasingly linked to a range of chronic and serious health issues.
By Taimoor Khan6 months ago in Lifehack
