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For nearly four decades, the widely accepted theory has been that the Moon formed from debris resulting from a massive collision between Earth and another celestial body. However, a new study presents an alternative possibility: What if the Moon wasn’t formed this way, but instead was a separate object from space that Earth’s gravity managed to capture? During the Apollo …

Are you interested in owning Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform, Infowars? The parent company, Free Speech Systems, is now officially for sale after a Texas bankruptcy judge approved the process on Tuesday. Up for auction on November 13 will be everything associated with Infowars, including its domain, social media accounts, subscriber lists, production equipment, and studio setup, according to the …

A U.S. startup called Proto is gaining attention as the world’s “first holographic communications platform,” bringing life-size, 3D-like video experiences to places such as universities, hotels, and medical centers. The company has developed a large, 400-pound box that stands taller than the average NBA player and creates the illusion of a three-dimensional person through advanced graphical techniques. These boxes can …

A few years ago, scientists discovered mysterious circles at the bottom of Lake Michigan while mapping the lakebed within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2022. Now, two years later, they believe they have uncovered the reason behind these unusual formations, concluding that the circles are actually giant holes. Russ Green, a maritime archaeologist and superintendent of the …

Nearly 180 years after two ships embarked on an ill-fated mission to chart the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic, a grim detail has surfaced about the tragic journey. The two vessels, HMS *Erebus* and HMS *Terror*, set off from Kent, England, on May 19, 1845, but the expedition soon took a dark turn. Five crew members fell ill and …

In northern Poland, archaeologists have uncovered a surprising and unique find—a “vampire tomb” discovered beneath the floor of a church. This discovery is especially rare because it is uncommon to find a vampire burial within a church setting. The excavation took place in the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the small village of Pączewo. …

Following his recent arrest in France on charges related to criminal activities allegedly facilitated through his platform, Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been released on bail for $5.56 million. The investigation, which stirred debates about online free speech versus criminal use, centers on accusations of the platform being used for illicit activities like gang transactions and trafficking, …

The U.S. Commerce Department is set to propose a prohibition on selling or importing smart vehicles that incorporate certain technologies from China or Russia, citing national security risks. This decision follows a U.S. investigation initiated in February, which identified potential threats like remote hacking and data collection on drivers from foreign-made components in vehicles. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo highlighted the …