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Oil price rise risks adverse shock to global economy business live
The global economy may be adversely affected by the rise in oil prices. Economists, policymakers, and financial markets have been concerned about the potential for economic disruptions as a result of energy cost inflation since the recent rise in global oil prices. The threat of a new negative shock to the global economy, which could derail the fragile recovery from the pandemic and exacerbate inflationary pressures in both developed and emerging markets, looms large as oil continues to trade above $90 per barrel. Oil prices are expected to rise in 2025 as a result of a number of factors. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East and supply disruptions in nations such as Venezuela and Libya are key examples of geopolitical instability. Crude benchmarks have risen as a result of tightening global supply caused by these developments. Simultaneously, strong demand from growing Asian economies, particularly China and India, has placed additional upward pressure on prices, as industrial production and transportation fuel consumption rebound.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in History
⛏️260–320 million year old Gold chain found in Illinois coal
In the early 1940s, a woman named Mrs. Myrtle Craft of Morrisonville, Illinois, experienced something completely unexpected during an otherwise ordinary day. She was breaking up a lump of coal to use in her stove when, to her astonishment, a small gold chain approximately 10 inches long fell out from the center of the coal. Given that coal forms over millions of years through the slow compression and fossilization of ancient plant matter, the discovery of a man-made gold object embedded in the middle of a coal lump was nothing short of astonishing. According to reports at the time, Mrs. Craft showed the coal and the chain to her neighbors, and word of the bizarre finding quickly spread. What made the event even more compelling was that the chain had apparently left a distinct impression in both halves of the broken coal, suggesting that it had been completely encased inside the mass long before it had hardened.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
400 million year old modern hammer found in rock
In the summer of 1936, near the small town of London in central Texas, a curious object was discovered that would become the focus of intense debate among archaeologists, geologists, creationists, and skeptics for decades to come. It all began when Max Hahn, a local resident, and his wife were walking along a creek near Red Creek in the region of London, Texas—not to be confused with the city of the same name in England. During their walk, they noticed a strange, heavily weathered rock with a piece of wood sticking out of it. Intrigued by its odd appearance and unusual composition, they brought the rock home and later broke it open with a hammer and chisel. Inside the rock, they discovered what appeared to be a man-made hammer — complete with a wooden handle and a metallic head.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
⚡The Baghdad Battery: an ancient jar generated electrocity
In the dusty heart of Iraq, not far from the site of the ancient city of Ctesiphon, a strange and controversial artifact was uncovered in the 1930s that would go on to stir decades of debate in archaeological and scientific circles. This small, unadorned object—a clay vessel with a copper cylinder and an iron rod—would become known as the Baghdad Battery, a name that would electrify imaginations around the world. The artifact was discovered during excavations at Khujut Rabu, a village near Baghdad, and was eventually examined by Wilhelm König, an Austrian archaeologist who was at the time the director of the National Museum of Iraq. König believed that the object, which dated to roughly between 250 BCE and 250 CE, may have been used as a kind of galvanic cell—a primitive battery that could generate electrical current.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
How a $20 Object Saved Me from Myself
There was a time when I didn’t think I would make it through the day. I felt lost in a storm of anxiety and self-doubt so overwhelming that every breath felt heavy and every second was a battle. Life had stripped away the parts of me I used to love—the confidence, the joy, the hope. I was trapped in my own mind, spiraling downward with nowhere to turn.
By kamran khanabout a year ago in History
🏔️Mysterious metallic pipe found in a remote mountain, embedded in solid rock
High in the desolate reaches of China’s Qinghai Province, near the banks of a salty, windswept lake called Tuosu, a rocky mountain known as Mount Baigong juts out of the earth with an eerie presence. Its name, Baigong—or “White Palace”—has long been tied to local folklore, but in the late 1990s, it was thrust into the spotlight for something far more tangible and mysterious: embedded within its cave walls and nearby lakebed were strange, metallic-looking tubes—rust-red, hollow, and seemingly purposeful. These objects, later dubbed the “Baigong Pipes,” appeared to defy natural explanation. From their placement and appearance to their chemical makeup and alignment, the pipes have confounded visitors, stirred online forums, and inspired both scientific investigation and wild extraterrestrial speculation.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
💣 The Lost Nuke of Tybee Island – A nuclear bomb was dropped off the coast of Georgia
On the quiet shores of Tybee Island, Georgia—a sleepy barrier island known for its sandy beaches and laid-back Southern charm—few beachgoers suspect that just a few miles offshore, beneath the murky waters of Wassaw Sound, may lie one of the most unsettling secrets of the Cold War era: a fully armed nuclear bomb, lost in 1958 and never recovered.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
🦷 Shark Teeth on Mount Everest: The Marine Fossils That Rewrote Earth’s History
Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, towers at an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It's a place of snowstorms, glaciers, and rock-strewn desolation, seemingly as far from the sea as one can imagine. And yet, hidden within the rocks of Everest’s upper slopes lies a discovery so extraordinary that it completely reshaped our understanding of Earth's geologic past: fossilized remains of ancient marine life, including shark teeth, seashells, and trilobites, embedded in the very bones of the Himalayas. These remnants of long-extinct ocean creatures are undeniable proof that this colossal mountain range was once at the bottom of a vast, ancient sea.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
"Why the Titanic Still Captivates Us Over a Century Later"
More than 110 years have passed since the RMS Titanic embarked on its ill-fated maiden voyage, yet the story of this grand ocean liner continues to capture the imagination of people worldwide. What is it about the Titanic that keeps it alive in our collective memory, inspiring books, movies, documentaries, and endless discussions? To understand this, we need to explore the many layers of its history—the ambition behind its creation, the human drama aboard, the disaster itself, and the profound impact it left on maritime safety and popular culture.
By moeez yousafzaiabout a year ago in History
Divorce By Combat. Content Warning.
Let’s travel back in time, shall we? Imagine yourself in an open town square of the 15th-century Trier, Germany. The town square is full of people, clamoring in anticipation. You are about to watch a marital combat, a duel between a husband and wife.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in History
Where the Sun Meets the Earth. Runner-Up in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge. Top Story - July 2025.
The red Nebraska sun had dipped down to kiss the tops of the corn stalk sentinels, silhouetting them against the burnt orange sky as they marched off to the horizon. Howard slowly meandered back to the farm house, a rivulet of sweat slipped down his neck under the collar of his work shirt and his muscles ached from a long day of working the fields with his brother. As he neared the rickety old porch he spotted his sister bent over a bucket shucking fresh picked ears of corn. A soft breeze floated past, carrying the sound of Lorna Belle’s gentle voice.
By A. J. Schoenfeldabout a year ago in History
