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In recent years, India has made waves with its massive investments in sports, particularly badminton. This time, however, it has embarked on an architectural project that pushes the boundaries. The new sports center rising in the city of Bhubaneswar in the state of Odisha has set a world first with its unconventional design. Breaking away from traditional box-shaped sports hall designs, the architects constructed the building in the direct shape of a badminton shuttlecock.

During the extensive expansion and modernization works carried out at Nordholz Naval Air Base on the North Sea coast of Germany, a sensational discovery that thrilled world history was made. Construction workers noticed a rusty piece of metal among the sands while they were scanning the area. As the surroundings of what was initially thought to be an old water pipe were excavated, a nearly intact war armor from the Second World War emerged from beneath it.The 29-ton StuG III (Sturmgeschütz III) type German assault gun, which had been hidden almost like a time capsule under a dry layer of sand for about 80 years, surfaced with details that even baffled military historians.

The state of California in the USA, which is battling the climate crisis, is implementing a revolutionary pilot project to both meet its clean energy needs and protect its dwindling water resources due to drought. Solar panels built over irrigation channels not only generate electricity, but also dramatically prevent the evaporation and algae formation of water.

With the arrival of the summer months, the time spent in green areas, along roadsides, and in gardens increases. In light of this, experts are issuing a crucial warning: Deadly plants that you should never touch barehanded and absolutely stay away from, can pop up in our daily lives.Although taking a walk in nature or tending to the garden can be a peaceful activity, some plant species that we frequently encounter in our surroundings pose a serious threat to our health. While the itching and burning sensation caused by nettles is well-known, there are other plants in nature that are far more aggressive, leaving lasting wounds and even resulting in fatal outcomes if consumed.Here are those plants that you should definitely keep your distance from while roaming in nature or organizing your garden, and the dangers they pose...

Despite economic pressures and soaring inflation, Americans are not giving up their holiday traditions. According to the latest report from the American Automobile Association (AAA), it is anticipated that 72.2 million people will be traveling during the Independence Day week.