Interesting facts

Gigantic island with 400 empty buildings in China exposes a billion-dollar megaproject surrounded by ghost cities, 14 km² of artificial land, and plans for 700,000 residents who never arrived, revealing the silent collapse of global urbanism.

Alisson Ficher 30/04/2026 at 20:43

Interesting facts

Why does Brazil use 110V and 220V at the same time? The surprising historical explanation that reveals a more than 100-year-old error that still impacts millions

Felipe Alves da Silva 30/04/2026 at 20:38

Construction

Russia pushed engineering to its limits by drilling horizontally 15,000 meters under the Sea of Okhotsk, traversing 14.1 km of rock from a single platform, and redefining what is possible in oil exploration in extreme environments.

Valdemar Medeiros 30/04/2026 at 20:34

Economy

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked by the Israel-Iran war for 60 days, Brent surpassed US$111 and marks its seventh consecutive rise — and Trump says that Iran asked to open the oil route.

Douglas Avila 30/04/2026 at 20:28

Interesting facts

Mayor orders wireless network turned off in municipal schools due to fear of electromagnetic radiation in children, replaces connection with Ethernet cables, and transforms small Italian city into a symbol of technological panic.

Flavia Marinho 30/04/2026 at 20:23

Sustainability

Crater in a century-old tree sparks alert in Blumenau, and a rare examination using advanced technology reveals the surprising internal condition of the historic plane trees.

Jefferson Augusto 30/04/2026 at 20:19

Interesting facts

Christians receive shocking ultimatum in India and have until today, April 30, to renounce their faith under threat of mass protests and extreme social pressure.

Felipe Alves da Silva 30/04/2026 at 20:13

Economy

While OPEC curbs production, three South Atlantic countries will account for half of the world’s oil growth in 2026 — Brazil leads, but Guyana is the biggest surprise

Douglas Avila 30/04/2026 at 20:08

Automotive

BYD prepares the Mako hybrid flex pickup truck with production in Brazil and promises to face Fiat Toro, Ram Rampage, and Ford Maverick with advanced technology and high efficiency.

Jefferson Augusto 30/04/2026 at 20:04

Interesting facts

The internet’s most famous symbol was invented centuries before it existed, and the story of how it ended up on the keyboard involves monks, merchants, and a Pentagon scientist.

Bruno Teles 30/04/2026 at 19:58

Economy

Coca-Cola decides to reduce packaging size in the USA after a drop in consumption and a change in consumers’ financial behavior, CEO reveals.

Jefferson Augusto 30/04/2026 at 19:53

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Google bought 115 MW and six banks injected US$ 421 million: why AI data centers are choosing geothermal energy instead of solar and wind

Douglas Avila 30/04/2026 at 19:49