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A poor laborer named Dashrath Manjhi, in Gehlaur, India, spent 22 years carving a road through a mountain with just a hammer and chisel after his wife died because the nearest hospital was separated from their village by an entire mountain, forcing people to travel nearly 70 km extra.

A poor laborer named Dashrath Manjhi, in Gehlaur, India, spent 22 years carving a road through a mountain with just a hammer and chisel after his wife died because the nearest hospital was separated from their village by an entire mountain, forcing people to travel nearly 70 km extra.

Dashrath Manjhi, a poor laborer in India, spent 22 years carving a road through a mountain to connect his village, improving access to healthcare.
Body cam footage from cop who pulled over woman for holding a phone in her other hand

Body cam footage from cop who pulled over woman for holding a phone in her other hand

Police body cam footage reveals a traffic stop where an officer pulled over a woman for holding her phone in her other hand. The incident raises questions about enforcement and rights.
In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis suggested that Doctors wash their hands between Handling dead bodies and helping mothers give birth. He was branded as insane and died in a lunatic asylum.

In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis suggested that Doctors wash their hands between Handling dead bodies and helping mothers give birth. He was branded as insane and died in a lunatic asylum.

In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis recommended handwashing for doctors to prevent infection, a pioneering idea ignored in his time. This article explores its significance today.
Detection dog detects cleverly hidden illegal goods

Detection dog detects cleverly hidden illegal goods

A detection dog uncovered cleverly concealed illegal items at a border crossing, highlighting ongoing security efforts and canine expertise.
In 1986 an astronomer trying to trace a 75 cent computer time discrepancy for 10 months eventually found a German hacker selling defense secrets to the KGB

In 1986 an astronomer trying to trace a 75 cent computer time discrepancy for 10 months eventually found a German hacker selling defense secrets to the KGB

In 1986, an astronomer investigating a 75-cent computer time error uncovered a German hacker selling defense secrets to the KGB, revealing espionage links.