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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has a rich and storied history that began in response to the Cold War-era competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.1957: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, sparking fear and competition in the United States.1958: In response to Sputnik and to advance U.S. space capabilities, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on July 29, 1958. NASA officially began operations on October 1, 1958, absorbing the earlier National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA).1961: Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.…

THE daughter of a French woman who was allegedly drugged by her husband so 72 men could rape her has dubbed her father “one of the greatest sexual predators” of all time.Caroline Darian, 46, slammed Dominique Pélicot as she took the stand on the fifth day of the rape trial that has rocked France. 7Gisele Pelicot’s daughter Caroline Darian pictured while leaving the criminal court in Avignon, FranceCredit: EPA7Dominique Pélicot is accused of recruiting men online to assault his wife repeatedly over 10 years while snapping her own daughter nakedCredit: DR7Gisele Pelicot (C), and her daughter Caroline Darian (L) speak…

HAVE you ever been jerked awake by a loud bang in your head as you’re drifting off to sleep? You might have experienced a poorly understood sleep disorder that actually affects one in three people, dramatically dubbed ‘exploding heads syndrome’. 1One in three people could have episodes of exploding head syndrome, according to researchCredit: GettyReferred to as EHS, the syndrome belongs to a family of sleep disorders known as parasomnias, which involve unusual and unpleasant events that disrupt our snooze. They include sleep paralysis – the feeling of not being able to move or speak as you’re waking up or…

ORCAS know exactly what they’re doing when they ram into boats – and now scientists have proposed an explanation.The peculiar behavior has captured public interest and sparked a spate of internet memes.3Killer whales are known to target boats around the Iberian Peninsula, and researchers believe they’ve uncovered the reason whyCredit: GettyA lighthearted theory emerged among netizens that the creatures were taking “revenge” against a human presence in their waters.This came after a series of highly publicized collisions, including an instance in late July where a pod of orcas tipped over a 39-foot yacht.At the time, the owner claimed the act…

PASSENGERS on a flight from hell yesterday spoke of their fury that a yob was allowed to get so drunk at 30,000ft – as more footage of the carnage in the skies emerged.The Sun revealed how pilots declared a Mayday and ordered an emergency landing after a violent man tried to storm the EasyJet cockpit.8A passenger was removed from an EasyJet flight for his drunken behaviourCredit: Supplied8The man was shouting and throwing snacks on the planeCredit: Supplied8The plane was diverted to Munich after a brawl broke outCredit: Supplied8Passengers said he was drinking out of a large bottle of scotch before…

A MAN was forced to have his penis amputated after developing gangrene. The 65-year-old, who had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and an enlarged prostate, was rushed to hospital following “excessive alcohol consumption”.2CT scan images showing the man’s enlarged prostate with multiple abscesses containing gasCredit: Urology Case Reports2These were within the penis, pubis and abdominal wall (green oval)Credit: Urology Case ReportsDoctors “traumatically” fitted a transurethral catheter and, after a flood of “turbid, foul-smelling urine”, he was prescribed antibiotics and sent home. Seven days later, the unnamed patient returned to A&E with a 39C fever and a “substantial” crunching sound in his pubis…

SNAPCHAT will soon start showing ads in the chat tab – and they’ll look just like unread messages.The “experiment” was revealed in a long post by Snap CEO Evan Spiegel that was also sent to company employees.3Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps with more than 800 million monthly active usersCredit: Getty3Snap chief Evan Spiegel has revealed plans to show ads in the messages section of SnapchatCredit: GettySnapchat users will begin to see “Sponsored Snaps”, which look like regular messages or DMs.But they’re not actually chats from friends – they’re ads paid for by brands.Spiegel said: “Sponsored…

THE HUSBAND accused of drugging his wife so dozens of strangers could rape her also recorded himself taking part with up to three other men in horrific orgies, a French court heard.Dominique Pélicot, 71, faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty following his trial at Vaucluse Criminal Court, in Avignon.4Dominique P is accused of recruiting men online to assault his wife repeatedly over a 10-year periodCredit: DR4Wife Gisele had to watch the horrific videos of her assaults to prepare herself ahead of trialCredit: AFP4Caroline Darian (L) in court alongside her mother (C)Credit: AFPHe and 51 other male defendants are charged with “aggravated…

WHEN Mark Thompson started needing the toilet more than usual, he put it down to drinking too much tea.The comedian was knocking back six cups a day, plus he was a man in his mid-50s, so to him, it was nothing to worry about.7Mark Thompson, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer, with his wife JulieCredit: Kennedy News7The 57-year-old comedian, from Wales, on stageCredit: Kennedy NewsBut months later, the 57-year-old discovered “by accident” that his frequent urination was actually a hidden symptom of prostate cancer. He was reportedly told that if his condition hadn’t been caught when it was, he’d likely…

HARRY Potter fans have vented their frustration on social media as the new Quidditch Champions game suffers launch teething problems.The highly-anticipated title was made available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC at 12pm BST / 7am ET but a number of users have reported it “isn’t working”.1Gamers were hoping to play the game at 12pm BST / 7am ETCredit: Warner Bros.Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions allows players to customise their character and choose from the four positions: chaser, beaters, keeper, and seeker.It’s more than 20 years since the last standalone Quidditch game was released – the previous title being 2003’s Harry Potter:…