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Houston Stuns Duke in Final Four Comeback to Reach NCAA Championship
SAN ANTONIO — In a thrilling Final Four showdown, Houston pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Duke 70-67, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the final eight minutes. With this stunning victory, the Cougars are now set to face Florida in the NCAA Championship game on Monday night.
By Muhammad Hayat10 months ago in History
Harlow's End: Echoes of the Nameless Stranger
The Nameless Stranger The stranger came into town just after the rain. He didn't say a word as he passed the broken town sign that read "Welcome to Harlow's End." His boots were wet, his coat was covered in road dust, and there was silence. Population: crossed out in black spray paint. He came to a stop at the diner because the neon sign was flickering, as if it was trying to decide if it was still going to glow. Inside, the usual suspects—farmers, wanderers, and a disheveled waitress with too many secrets—shut down. Not because he looked dangerous, but because he looked like he didn’t belong anywhere. Tall. Pale. Eyes the color of river stone. No bags. No ID. No name. He sat at the counter and ordered coffee. Black. When the waitress asked his name for the tab, he just said, “No need.” And smiled like it was the saddest joke in the world. That night, strange things started happening. The dogs howled without a reason. Power flickered. The old church bell rang once—though the rope had snapped years ago. By morning, the mayor’s son was missing. They remembered the stranger, of course. How could they forget him? But when they checked the booth he’d sat in, the seat was bone-dry—untouched. The coffee cup was still full. Still warm.
By Al Amin Islam 10 months ago in History
“The Man Who Never Smiled in Photos”
I first noticed it on our second date. We were standing under a golden streetlamp after dinner—warm air, faint jazz from the café behind us, and the soft click of my phone camera capturing the moment. I smiled. He didn’t. Not even a twitch.
By Muhammad Ullah10 months ago in History
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita begins just before the great Kurukshetra war, where two families — the Pandavas and Kauravas — stand ready to fight. Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers and a great warrior, asks Lord Krishna, his charioteer, to take his chariot to the middle of the battlefield so he can see who he is about to fight.
By Ashwin Saxena10 months ago in History
The Island That Appears and Disappears”
🌊 The Island That Appears and Disappears: Nature’s Ultimate Magic Trick. . You might be surprised to learn that even in the vast expanse of our blue planet, where satellite imaging has charted every corner and Google Maps appears to know every inch of terrain, there are still places that are unknown. The story of a landmass that vanished from maps for over a century only to be discovered to be nonexistent is one of the most intriguing. This is the bizarre and fascinating tale of Sandy Island, a cartographic ghost that piqued the interest of explorers and scientists alike. The Strange Story of Sandy Island Sandy Island was believed to exist in the Coral Sea, nestled between Australia and New Caledonia. It was depicted as a narrow strip of land approximately 15 miles long and 3 miles wide on world maps for more than a century. Ships navigated around it. Mapmakers included it in atlases. Even in the early 2010s, it was visible on Google Earth. However, despite everything, no one had ever set foot on it. That changed in 2012, when a team of Australian scientists aboard the RV Southern Surveyor set out to investigate the island while studying tectonic activity in the region. They found... nothing when they got to the location where Sandy Island was supposed to be. nothing but open ocean, with depths of more than 1,400 meters. The team double-checked their data. They looked through old logs. Analysts in satellite imagery were contacted. The absence of Sandy Island became abundantly clear. It never had. The world of cartography was astonished. How Did This Happen?
By Tamim Ahamed10 months ago in History
"Between Shadows and Steel: A Wolf's Bond" . Content Warning.
The wind howled through the skeletal trees of the Blackthorn Wastes, where night and shadow met like old friends. War had swept across the land, and only ruins remained where villages once stood. Among the ashes walked a man, cloaked in worn leather and bearing a blade dulled from countless battles. His name was Kael, a former soldier who had seen too many suns rise over bloodied fields.
By sodais javid10 months ago in History
When Stones Speak: Timeless Messages Through Silent Witnesses
Communication is central to human experience, often taking the form of language—spoken or written. Yet, not all messages are conveyed through words. Stones, silent and steadfast, have their own way of speaking, telling stories that transcend time. These "silent witnesses" offer a unique bridge between the past and present, preserving history, faith, and culture in ways that words and paper often cannot.
By Minding Fred10 months ago in History
Is Heavenly Jerusalem Still a Bride?
The Prophecy of Heavenly Jerusalem and the Order of Revelation The discussion surrounding Heavenly Jerusalem and the New Name has long been a topic of theological reflection. In honoring the prophetic fulfillment of God's Holy Feasts in Christianity, it is important to consider the order in which divine revelation unfolds. As believers in prophecy, we must strive for clarity and discernment when interpreting Scripture, ensuring that we align with the original intent of Christ’s teachings.
By Emali Rose Co10 months ago in History
The Morris Carter Land Commission (1932)
The Closer Union plan (see Colonial Villains: Edward Grigg) was meant to unite Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika colonies into a single British East African federation. In the spring of 1931, East African delegates were invited to London to ‘represent the Native Races’ and tell the Joint Committee on Closer Union what they thought about the government of East Africa. The ones from Kenya were Rev. Ezekiel Apindi, president of the Kavirondo Taxpayers Welfare Association, from the west, up near Lake Victoria; the Kamba sub headman James Mutua, from the country east of Nairobi; and Chief Koinange wa Mbiyu, the president of the Kikuyu Association. This experience of immersion into the imperial capital of London was also meant to dazzle them enough to tell of England’s modernity upon returning back to the colonies.
By HINGES OF TIME10 months ago in History
The Morning Market Storyteller
Before the first rays of sunlight painted the sky, the morning market came alive with the smell of warm bread, ripe fruit, and fresh herbs as merchants set up their stalls. Old Farid, the storyteller, was one of them, sitting in his usual spot next to the spice vendor's cart. He was a mainstay of the market, as much a part of its rhythm as the cries of traders hawking their wares. Clad in a faded indigo robe, his face weathered like ancient parchment, he sat on a worn wooden stool with his staff resting across his lap, and he told stories each morning as the market came to life.
By MD SHAMIM RANA10 months ago in History
