India's Asian Games Medal Count Has More Than Doubled Over Two Decades

Jeff Bezos' rise from a $890 monthly rent to a $700m property empire over 32 years

Jeff Bezos's property holdings have grown into a reported $700 million portfolio over roughly three decades. The journey reportedly began with a modest rental costing about $890 per month. The article traces how his real estate investments expanded alongside his Amazon business. The source describes the progression as a 32-year path from humble beginnings to a major property empire. Because only the headline and a placeholder were provided, specific details beyond these points could not be verified.

Why birds flap their wings while landing, according to new research

A new study finds that birds flap their wings during landing to improve control and slow down before touching ground. The energy spent on flapping gives them a measurable advantage in achieving a safe touchdown. Mathematical models suggest that landing at zero speed without flapping is impractical for most species. Birds of prey may also swoop to regulate their touchdown speed and avoid stalling just before they land.

She started a food brand in 2009; 17 years later, Ferrero agrees to buy it

Pilots Glide Stricken Air Transat Jet to Safe Landing in the Azores in 2001

In August 2001, an Air Transat flight bound from Canada to Portugal lost both engines in mid-air. The crew managed to glide the aircraft for 19 minutes. They then made an emergency landing at Lajes Air Base in the Azores. All 306 people on board survived, though some were injured in the hard touchdown.