Houston, we may have a problem! A rare, colossal-sized asteroid is on course to fly by Earth — and will come closer to our planet than any other rocks of its size in human history. The asteroid, named Apophis after the ancient Egyptian God of evil and destruction, is believed to span about 1,230 feet … Read more
With the wildly high cost of living nowadays, people might need to be more open-minded about how they earn their income — like possibly finding a well-paying job outside the country. A job listing in Julia Creek — a secluded Queensland town in Australia — is offering a potential candidate a $428,000 salary, free rent, … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle. United Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering children in need “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole.” The flights — which will depart from 13 cities around the world this month — will see the kids and their caretakers board a plane that will briefly take to the skies and circle … Read more
A star is dead? Keep your eyes on the skies, stargazers: NASA has predicted that the much-anticipated “once-in-a-life-time” star explosion — or nova — will be visible to the naked eye sometime this summer, per a recent press release. “It’s incredibly exciting to have this front-row seat,” said Dr. Rebekah Hounsell, an assistant research scientist … Read more
It’s an interstellar double header. Monday’s solar eclipse isn’t the only once-in-a-lifetime celestial event on the horizon. An explosive comet called the “Mother of Dragons” will be appearing after dusk for the next few weeks in the Northern Hemisphere, giving stargazers plenty of time to catch a glimpse. “The comet will brighten a bit as … Read more
Gen Zers are saving hard to splash out on “once-in-a-lifetime” moments as part of a generational move to make up for time lost to the pandemic, according to the latest consumer survey from one of Australia’s biggest banks. National Australia Bank’s survey of 18-29-year-olds shows the cohort is more likely to “splurge” on big-ticket experiences … Read more
A Canadian wildlife enthusiast captured a “once-in-a-lifetime moment” from his drone. Derek Keith Burgoyne was in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick on Jan. 12 when he witnessed the shocking moment a moose shed its antlers. He spotted three bull moose — two of which had already shed their antlers — and started to film using a … Read more