NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touches an asteroid (Bennu) to collect a sample.
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2025 Chronicle: Fashion
"Solar-wear" (clothing with integrated thin-film solar cells for charging devices) hits mainstream retail stores.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the ...czytaj dalej »
2024 Classic: The Trump Assassination Attempt
In July, a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally shocks the world, leaving Donald Trump injured and the nation in a state of heightened tension.Part of the 61 Fun Fa...czytaj dalej »
61 Fun Facts: The 2015 Year of the Hoverboard & The Force Awakens Edition
Introduction & Context: 2015 was the year digital culture finally took the wheel of reality. It was the time the world went mad over the color of a single d...czytaj dalej »
61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of the Egg & The Endgame Edition
Introduction & Context: 2019 was a year of epic conclusions and viral absurdities. It was the year a simple photo of an egg broke the internet, and the deca...czytaj dalej »
2025 Edition: Culture
"Meal-in-a-Bottle" (highly advanced nutritionally complete drinks) replaces the traditional lunch hour for many workers.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year ...czytaj dalej »
2025 Vault: Science
The first successful "Xenotransplantation" (pig heart to human) patient celebrates a two-year survival milestone.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the ...czytaj dalej »
58 Fun Facts: The 2014 Year of the Ice Bucket Challenge & The World Cup Edition
Introduction & Context: 2014 was a year of massive collective experiences and unexpected global shifts. It was the year we all dumped ice water on our heads...czytaj dalej »
2025 Archive: Gaming
Nintendo’s Switch 2 (or its successor) finally launches, featuring 4K docking and massive backwards compatibility.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the...czytaj dalej »
61 Fun Facts: The 2021 Year of the Metaverse & The Great Reopening Edition
Introduction & Context: 2021 was a year of "glitches" and new beginnings as the world attempted to reboot. It was a year of extreme contrasts: from the chao...czytaj dalej »
2024 Vault: Environment
Scientists record the hottest day in Earth's history in July, as climate change continues to drive extreme weather.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of th...czytaj dalej »
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2020 File: Celebrity
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially step back from senior royal duties and move to California.read more »
2020 File: Legacy
"Pandemic" is named Word of the Year by both Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com.read more »
2020 Record: Technology
TikTok becomes the most downloaded app of the year, evolving from a dance app to a global cultural powerhouse.read more »
2020 File: Fashion
"Cottagecore" and "Athleisure" become the top trends as people prioritize comfort and escapism over formal wear.read more »