History
September 21, 2024

Watch Neil Armstrong Describe What Outer Space Looked like From the Moon in This Vintage Interview

While getting to Mars is now one of NASA's main goals, humankind’s first major ambition in space travel was to visit our closest neighbor: the Moon. A fascinating clip has resurfaced of Neil Armstrong—the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969—describing his historic view of space and Earth. As of 2024, only 12 people have ever stood on the Moon.

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Inspiring
September 20, 2024

70-Year-Old Man Defies Expectations by Becoming One of the World’s Oldest Medical Graduates

It's never too late to pursue your dreams. Just ask Toh Hong Keng, who has become one of the oldest, if not the oldest medical graduate in the world. At 70 years old, the Hong Kong-based retired executive got his degree from the University PHINMA in Cebu, Philippines. “My family and friends were surprised at first. Several of my friends thought I was crazy wanting to study medicine at this age,” Toh told CNN.

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Astronomy
September 19, 2024

Earth Is Temporarily Getting a “Mini-Moon” That Will Orbit Our Planet for the Next Two Months

For most of the last 4 billion years, the lonely Moon has kept Earth company. But on rare occasions, our planet's gravitational has brought other celestial bodies into its orbit. This is exactly how Earth will gain a “mini-moon” in less than two weeks, when a tiny asteroid known as 2024 PT5 circles our planet for a little under two months.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.