One of the scariest roller coasters opens in Ohio

In Ohio, one of the scariest American roller coasters has opened, shocking even seasoned thrill-seekers. The main feature is that the tracks at the top suddenly end, after which the rails with the cars tilt 90 degrees to connect with others, and the train plunges vertically downward, accelerating to nearly 100 km/h.

An Ark for Microbes is being built in Switzerland

As part of the Microbiota Vault Initiative project, scientists have frozen the most beneficial bacteria for the future - there are already 1204 human samples and 190 for fermentation. They are looking for a special place for the storage that can survive an apocalypse.

Endless Cruise: The Story of Sharon Lane

7-year-old Sharon Lane from the USA sold all her possessions and bought herself a ticket for an 'endless cruise'. Now her home is the liner Villa Vie Odyssey, which will sail around the world non-stop for 15 years, visiting the best ports on the planet. For $100,000, she received not just a cabin, but literally a subscription to life: food, cleaning, medical care, and even unlimited Wi-Fi are included. All of this is cheaper than living in South Carolina.

Giant Louis Vuitton Ship Store Built in Shanghai

A gigantic Louis Vuitton ship store has been built in the center of Shanghai for $14 million. The three-story boutique covering 1600 m² is spectacularly illuminated in the evenings, and aside from the store, there's an exhibition of the brand's history inside. Plus, there's a terrace with a café on the 'deck.' The building was designed in the shape of a liner for a reason: Shanghai is a port city. And this is a sort of tribute.

The 'Most Cat-Filled Street' Found in Saudi Arabia

The 'most cat-filled street' has been found in Saudi Arabia, where fluffy ones come almost by the hundreds every evening to chill and eat. The staff of the ethno-museum in the city of Unaizah constantly fed them, and eventually, the furry ones settled right at their doorstep, with locals having no objections to such a neighborhood.

Elon Musk on the Future with Neuralink

Elon Musk stated that in the future, people with a Neuralink implant will be able to 'transfer' into Tesla Optimus robots and feel their body as their own. According to Musk, the technology will resemble a first-person VR game: the user will control the robot and feel its movements and touches thanks to sensors all over its body. While a person relaxes at home, their 'second body' can work, explore, or simply stroll around the world. There is already progress - subjects have learned to move the robots' hands with the power of thought and even make gestures with them.

Chinese Airlines Withdraw Power Banks

Chinese airlines have begun massively withdrawing power banks due to the risk of fire. All power banks released without the 'CCC' mark, introduced only in 2024, are banned. This is related to the increasing number of fire incidents and problematic batteries from Amprius, which supplied them to Xiaomi, Baseus, Ugreen, and others - they have already announced a recall of millions of their batteries. Officially, the ban applies to domestic flights, but social media reports that they are being withdrawn on others as well.

Korean Sets New Guinness World Record

A Korean man completed 11,707 pull-ups in 24 hours and entered the Guinness Book of Records. Oh Yohan began training in 2019 when he joined the military service, inspired by competition and the achievements of the previous record holder. The athlete even exceeded expectations - he surpassed the previous record by nearly three thousand pull-ups.

Paul Walker to appear in final Fast & Furious installment

Vin Diesel announced that in the final installment of the cult franchise «Fast & Furious», the star of the series Paul Walker will appear. The actor made this statement at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The late actor will be 'brought back' to the screen using computer graphics, archival materials, as well as the participation of his brothers — Caleb and Cody — in the filming process. It is known that the final film will be released in theaters in April 2027 and will be a 'return to the roots'. Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. Despite this, his character Brian O’Conner was not removed from the «Fast & Furious» universe, as according to the plot of one of the films, he has 'retired'.

The Origin of the Term 'Bug' in Computing

Why are computer bugs called bugs and what's the connection with a moth in a notebook? The term first appeared in the 19th century—for instance, Thomas Edison often used it to describe small yet elusive and 'annoying as bugs' mechanical failures. However, it was popularized by American scientist Grace Hopper in 1947 when she discovered a moth inside a malfunctioning computer that had shorted the circuits. They ended up pasting the culprit into a journal with the note 'First actual case of bug being found,' and the extraction process was called debugging.

Orcas Use Algae as Brushes

Orcas have learned to wash each other with algae, using them as brushes. This unusual behavior was observed off the coast of North America - many specimens deliberately broke off the ends of the stems and rubbed their fellow orcas, cleaning the skin. According to scientists, this is the first recorded case of tool use for hygiene - such behavior has not been seen before in marine mammals.

Money Dropped from Helicopter in Detroit

In Detroit, money was dropped from a helicopter onto the street. This was the last wish of a recently deceased car wash owner. One of the city's streets was closed in advance, and a crowd gathered to catch the 'money rain'. According to media reports, there were no fights, and the street was reopened half an hour later.

Meteorite Fragment Punches Through House in Georgia

In Georgia, USA, a fragment of a meteorite punched through the roof of a residential house. The object exploded in the sky, leaving behind a bright flash and a shock wave. NASA classified it as a superbolide - an extremely bright and powerful meteor.

Jeff Bezos throws the wedding of the century

Jeff Bezos has thrown the wedding of the century - he rented half of Venice for his wedding with Lauren Sánchez. The budget for the 'modest celebration': about $52 million, it is taking place this weekend, and security is provided by real ex-infantrymen. About 200 guests are invited to the wedding, including the Trump family, DiCaprio, Elon Musk, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, and other world-renowned celebrities. Meanwhile, the residents of Venice have taken to the streets in mass protests against the 'exploitation of the city' - Bezos has literally rented most of the city's palaces and museums. In addition to the famous guests, activists have also shown up to troll the Amazon founder.

Tesla Cars Now Self-Deliver to Customers

Now, Tesla cars deliver themselves to customers, driving directly from the factory to the doorstep. The technology has been launched on a trial basis in Austin, where the company's branded robotaxi has also been operating since the start of the week. The cars start from the factory's warehouse and drive autonomously to their owner. According to Elon Musk, they are the first in the world to implement such a service.

Xiaomi Enters the Auto Market

Xiaomi has officially entered the auto market and unveiled its first crossover, the YU7. The base version features rear-wheel drive, 320 horsepower, and a range of up to 835 km. The top version offers 690 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a range of up to 760 km without recharging. Inside, everything is up-to-date with the latest trends: retractable handles, screens in the headrests, and a panoramic display instead of a dashboard. The price starts at $30,000.

Scientists Achieve Offspring from Two Fathers

Scientists have achieved offspring from two fathers for the first time - the experiment has so far only been conducted on mice. Researchers from Shanghai University combined two sperm cells inside a nucleus-free egg cell. Then, one of the genomes was edited to ensure normal embryo development. Out of 259 transplanted embryos, only two survived in the end - both males. They grew to adulthood and produced healthy offspring when mated with females. If this technology is adapted for humans, the child would technically have three parents because a small part of the DNA would still come from the donor egg cell.

Vin Diesel's 'Triple X' Pontiac GTO for Sale in the USA

Vin Diesel's custom Pontiac GTO from the movie 'Triple X' is for sale in the USA. The car was driven by the character through Prague. This 1967 vehicle is in excellent condition with only 60 km on the odometer (used only during filming). Under the hood, it boasts a 335 HP engine with an automatic transmission, and inside, it's equipped with numerous buttons and knobs for spy gadgets. The price is $80,000.

Scientists Discover Which Side Cats Prefer to Sleep On

Scientists have found out which side cats most commonly sleep on. It turned out that 2/3 choose the left side. And it's not just about comfort: this way, they ensure their safety by waking up with the right hemisphere active when needed. It is responsible for threat perception and coordination of quick movements. This means that even at home, cats care about their survival. Scientists learned this by watching several hundred videos of cats on YouTube.

First Household Robot Loki Introduced

The first robot for cleaning homes and apartments - Loki - has been introduced. It can wash floors, perform wet cleaning, clean the toilet and bathroom, use the dishwasher, take out the trash, and perform many other tasks. Loki operates completely autonomously without human involvement. It uses cleaning agents, changes tools (brushes, sponges, etc.), adapts to different rooms, and can clean at any time of the day. The robot will soon be available for sale.