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The 3 UFO Cases the U.S. Government Actually Couldn't Solve

When it comes to the topic of UFOs, it is incredibly easy to be a skeptic. If you are a rational person who refuses to blindly believe in pseudoscience, the modern landscape of extraterrestrial claims is exhausting. Far too often, the "evidence" is just a blurry piece of drone footage, a documentary featuring a cheap Halloween mask, or a convoluted conspiracy theory that falls apart under five minutes of logical scrutiny. But what happens when you strip away the tin-foil hats, ignore the pop culture myths, and look strictly at the declassified, historical data? Illustration generated exclusively for Zestrun From 1947 to 1969, the U.S. Air Force investigated over 12,000 reported sightings. While they successfully debunked the vast majority as hoaxes or misperceptions of natural phenomena, they were left with hundreds of cases classified officially as "Unknown." Here is a rational, evidence-based look at the history of these unknowns, and three of the most baffli...

Noel Gallagher Wins BRITs 'Songwriter of the Year' 2026: The King of Stadium Anthems Reclaims the Crown

A Night of Rock and Roll Legacy: The Chief Triumphs Again The 2026 BRIT Awards just concluded, and while there were massive performances from the world’s biggest pop stars, the night’s most significant moment belonged to rock and roll royalty. Noel Gallagher was officially named Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 BRITs. Illustration generated exclusively for Zestrun While he has collected dozens of awards over his illustrious career with both Oasis and High Flying Birds, this specific honor feels profoundly different. It isn’t just about being popular; it is about recognizing the unparalleled craft behind the songs that have defined generations. The Undisputed King of the Chorus When Noel took the stage to accept the award, the atmosphere in the arena shifted. Watching the acceptance speech, you could feel the respect from the younger artists in the room. This win proves that even decades after Wonderwall , Don't Look Back in Anger, Acquiesce, Supersonic, Champagne Sup...

The Magic of Playing Without a Pick: Why Mark Knopfler Sounds Like No One Else

When you hear the very first few seconds of 'Sultans of Swing', you instantly know exactly who is playing. Dire Straits built a massive legacy in the rock and roll world, and at the absolute center of it is Mark Knopfler and his guitar. Illustration of the fingerpicking sound, Zestrun exclusive Many guitarists spend years chasing that specific sound. They buy expensive effects pedals, vintage amplifiers, and rare gear. But Knopfler's true secret weapon is not electronic at all. It is entirely physical. He simply threw away the plastic pick. By using his bare fingers, he completely changes the physical mechanics of how the instrument works. Here is the simple physics behind why Mark Knopfler sounds like no one else, and why taking away a piece of plastic creates pure magic. The Physics of Plastic vs. Skin A standard guitar pick is usually made of hard plastic or nylon. When you strike a steel guitar string with a hard piece of plastic, the initial attack is sharp, a...

Here's How You Can Vote Oasis into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Oasis have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, where they could be inducted alongside The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and many other legendary acts. You can register to vote for Oasis here - https://vote.rockhall.com It takes less than a minute to sign up and vote. You can vote evey single day after signing up in less than 10 seconds. The voting can be done until April the 26th. Every single vote counts, d'you know what I mean?

Investment insights from the intelligent investor - part two

Benjamin Graham's definition of investing is, "An investment operation is one which, upon thorough analysis, promises safety of principal and an adequate return." The pitfalls faced by new investors in the stock market are so many that it's not prudent to walk into it without any basic principles. These basic principles are offered in the book to protect you from speculators and gimmicks in the market as well as saving you a ton of money and keeping away emotional rollercoasters along the way. Image for representational purpose only. Source - Google Images In this second part of the series of blogs on the insights from the intelligent investor (Revised edition, with commentary by Jason Zweig), we look at more key takeaways from the book, that remains relevant to our times. Click here for part one. Thoroughly analyse a company, and the soundness of its underlying businesses, before you buy its stock. Deliberately protect yourself against serious losses. As...

Investment insights from the intelligent investor - part one

The intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham is considered in high regard when it comes to value investing. As Warren Buffett puts it, " By far the best book on investing ever written." The intelligent investor is an essential read for anyone starting out on their investment journey. It is not a get rich quick book but rather a book on rational thinking about investment. It helps in critical thinking about your investment choices and asks you to be sceptical about generalizations in the field and helps you avoid the pitfalls of blind investing. Image for representational purpose only. Source - Google Images In this series of articles on the insights from the intelligent investor (Revised edition, with commentary by Jason Zweig), we look at the key takeaways from the book, that remain relevant to our times. Stock price should not be far above the tangible asset value (book value). For a defensive investor - ratio of investment between stocks and bonds - varies fr...