We all have mountains in our lives. For some of us, they’re our ambitious career goals. For others, the personal mountains are just managing to walk up the stairs to their apartment without feeling short of breath! But no matter what mountainous ambitions we may have, they’re pretty likely to pale in comparison to the story of one middle-aged man who spent 22 years cutting an actual mountain down to size. And, craziest of all, he did it alone. Now how exactly does a person tame a mountain? And why? Well, if you want to find out, grab your pickaxe, as we explore the story of Dashrath Manjhi, the most patient man in the world.

If you wanted to really summarise the times we live in, what items would you put in a time capsule, only intended to be opened after many, many years? It’s a difficult question. To really define a time with just items alone can be tricky, but plenty have done it, and once opened, the stuff inside can be pretty mind-blowing. From age-old mysteries to futuristic constructions, let’s crack open the most exciting time capsules, including a few we were never supposed to see!

For as long as mankind can remember, the written word has served as a portal to incredible knowledge, sometimes passed down over thousands of years. But as enlightening as books can be, there are some you should never, ever read. From ancient tomes supposedly containing black magic to cursed texts that could lead to your demise, keep the lights on bright as we delve into the most mysterious books you should avoid reading at all costs.