Stranger Than Fiction 5

Stranger than fiction 5

He is a tall talker


Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida's basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens - sometimes hundreds - of pictures a day.

Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won't fit in the frame any other way.

Oliver Rioux,the famous basket ball player at 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters), is the ultimate big man on campus. He's actually the Biggest Man On Campus - any campus.Rioux grew up in Terrebonne, Quebec, and realized at an early age he was different. He was taller than most of his teachers in elementary school, crossed the 6-foot mark by age 8 and topped 7 feet the summer before seventh grade.

His mom is 6-2, dad is 6-8 and his older brother is 6-9.He has to duck to get through near every doorway and often hits his head. He wears a size 20 shoe, gets most of his wardrobe from team gear and won't dare ride a scooter because "I don't trust myself." And squeezing into a classroom desk is more comical than a point guard trying to box him out.

Hitler waits-----for a change

The Indian marathoner kept Adolf Hitler waiting at 1936 Berlin Olympics

In a one-of-a-kind incident which is hardly reminiscent to many, an Indian marathon runner CSA Swami became famous for inadvertently keeping Adolf Hitler waiting at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Swami, aged 22 at that time, was India's youngest participant at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, and was determined to complete the marathon despite lagging far behind the leaders.

Japan's Kitei Son won the marathon with a time of 2 hours, 29 minutes, and 19.2 seconds, while Swami completed it in 3 hours, 10 minutes, and 44 seconds.[almost an hour difference]

The organisers breathed a sigh of relief when the determined Indian runner finally crossed the finish line, allowing the closing ceremony to begin after a significant delay.

Swami's determination and resilience, though unnoticed at the time, eventually became a legendary tale of Olympic spirit.

Kumbakarna among animals

Koalas

Sleep duration: Up to 22 hours a day

Koalas have a diet primarily consisting of eucalyptus leaves, which are low in nutrients and high in fibre. To digest this difficult diet, koalas conserve energy by sleeping extensively. Their long sleep helps them manage their limited energy supply, allowing their bodies to focus on slow digestion.The sleep is in bouts of different duration.





Silencing the dogs

How biscuits helped security forces in operation to eliminate Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Srinagar The anti-terror operation that led to the elimination of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the role of a key ammunition- biscuits! Senior officials revealed that this simple snack played a crucial role in mitigating a significant challenge during the mission against Usman, who was armed with AK-47 pistol. The challenge were the stray dogs. Officials were supplied with biscuits to silence the stray dogs from alerting the terrorist.

16 sunrises and sixteen sunsets a day- I am satisfied with one.


Sunita Williams has been on the International Space Station since June 2023.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has the unique opportunity to witness 16 sunrises and sunsets every day aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In 2013, Williams remarked, “Having worked hard to go to space, I was lucky to see 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets daily aboard a fast-moving space shuttle.”

How Do Multiple Sunrises and Sunsets Occur?

Every 90 minutes, the ISS completes a full orbit around the Earth at a speed of approximately 28,000 km/h, which means astronauts see a sunrise or sunset every 45 minutes. Astronauts aboard the ISS experience 16 day-night cycles in a single Earth day. The ISS moves at a much faster rhythm compared to life on Earth, where day and night typically last about 12 hours. Astronauts experience a transition between light and darkness every 45 minutes, creating a unique cycle that repeats 16 times each day.

. Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut who has been stationed on the International Space Station since June 2023, faced delays in returning to Earth due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner. She is now expected to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.

Get me a bride or pay for it

A matrimonial services provider based in Koramangala, Bengaluru, has been ordered by a consumer court to refund Rs 30,000 and pay an additional Rs 30,000 as compensation after failing to deliver any potential matches within the promised time frame. The case highlights the issue of unfulfilled promises in the matchmaking industry, a TOI report stated.Vijay Kumar, a resident of MS Nagar, sought assistance in finding a suitable bride for his son, Balaji. He came across advertisements for Dil Mil Matrimony on social media platforms, which claimed to provide matchmaking services. On March 17, 2024, Kumar visited the company's office, submitted the required documents, and paid Rs 30,000, receiving a receipt in return. The company assured him that it would send details of potential matches within 45 days. The court confirmed that the firm had not sent any profiles to Kumar and deemed this a clear deficiency in service.

The commission ordered the firm to refund Kumar Rs 30,000, along with 6% interest from the payment date. Additionally, it mandated payments of Rs 20,000 for the deficiency in service, Rs 5,000 for mental anguish, and Rs 5,000 to cover legal costs, all to be paid within 45 days of the ruling.

Fly Fly go away.

Police in Jabalpur, have arrested 19-year-old Dharam Thakur for the murder of his uncle, Manoj Thakur. The victim was found dead in a field after a dispute with his nephew over money. Dharam was questioned but there was no evidence linking him to the killing and no clear motive.Nothing was missing and there was no robbery..During the second questioning Dharam was bothered by swarms of flies.The inspector became curious replaced by suspicion.Dharams shirt was sent for forensic examination and the truth was out. .The test detected bloodstains not visible to the naked eye which attracted the flies.Dharam confessed to the crime.