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Win a Lifetime Supply of Whiskey
The producer of Fireball is giving away a lifetime supply of whiskey. The marketing campaign was launched as a tribute to those who for more than 90 years have been "making memories, overcoming life's hardships, and keeping the fun alive." The main condition for participants is to have been born before 1935. To enter the draw, U.S. residents over 90 are invited to fill out an application on the website. Those without internet access are offered to send their photo and application by mail to the company's address. The company also noted that the winner is the only one allowed to drink the won whiskey. The drink supply cannot be included in a will and bequeathed.
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March 29, 2025
Xiaomi releases the safest car in China
According to CarNewsChina, several units of the Xiaomi SU7 Max with lidar and all-wheel drive were purchased anonymously from a randomly selected dealer for crash tests to prevent result manipulation by the automaker. This version of the sedan costs $41,345 in China and is equipped with the proprietary Pilot Max active driver assistance system. The Chinese company has been selling its SU7 electric vehicles for almost a year, previously lacking the relevant experience in their production and design, which makes it even more significant that the brand's first model has earned the highest safety ratings according to the C-NCAP methodology. The Xiaomi SU7 Max sedan emerged as the best among all passenger cars tested in China according to the 2024 rules, achieving an astounding 93.5%.
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March 27, 2025
NASA to Launch Three Rockets into Northern Lights
NASA is set to launch three rockets directly into the Northern Lights to study their impact on the upper layers of the atmosphere and to measure the strength of energetic waves. The mission will take place in Alaska, where auroras are observed several times a week. The launch is scheduled to occur before April 6, but is dependent on the weather – and promises an unforgettable sight, as the rockets will leave a glowing trail behind.
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March 27, 2025
Study: Belief in Astrology Linked to Lower Intelligence
Scientists from the USA have discovered that the more people believe in astrology, the less intelligent they are. An IQ study of 8,000 Americans revealed that the least educated were the most ardent fans.
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March 26, 2025
Xiaomi Launches Smart Door Lock
Xiaomi has released a smart door lock that can change the owner's voice - for instance, to scare someone off. The Smart Door Lock 2 Cat Eye also integrates night vision cameras, and it can be unlocked using a fingerprint, smartphone, NFC tag, or passcode. In China, it costs ¥1499.
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March 26, 2025
Kyrgyzstan: Road Rules Express Tests
Kyrgyz inspectors will begin conducting express tests on road rules knowledge directly on the streets and will confiscate licenses from those who cannot answer the questions. The measure will be implemented from September 1 and is aimed at combating rule violators who simply bought their driver's licenses. Officially, this will not be considered a revocation, but the license can only be regained after retaking the exam.
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March 25, 2025
United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Pilot Error
A United Airlines aircraft was turned back after two hours of flight because one of the pilots forgot to bring their passport. The flight was from Los Angeles to Shanghai and was supposed to last 14 hours, with 257 passengers onboard. As a result, the plane had to be directed to San Francisco, where the crew was replaced, and passengers were given meal vouchers worth $30 - due to all the delays, they arrived six hours later than scheduled.
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March 25, 2025
Guatemalan Chef Cooks Pizza on Volcano
Guatemalan chef Mario David Garcia cooks pizza right on the active Pacaya volcano and says its taste is unmatched by any other. The idea came when he saw guides suggesting tourists roast marshmallows on the solidified lava, and now it’s a successful business that has been running for over six years. You can only visit him for a snack by appointment, and such a pizza costs from $35.
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March 25, 2025
Mont-Saint-Michel: A Fascinating Island Fortress
Mont-Saint-Michel is an amazing island fortress off the northwest coast of France, sometimes surrounded by water and at other times standing amidst sand. According to legend, the castle was built in 708 at the behest of the Archangel Michael, and by the 20th century, it became one of the first sites listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Twice a day, Mont-Saint-Michel experiences some of the highest tides in Europe, and it is visited by over 3 million tourists annually.
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March 24, 2025
Discovery Beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza
Beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza, something even greater has been found. The shocking discovery was made by Italian archaeologists who used a special radar to scan a kilometer deep into the earth below the Pyramid of Khafre. There, they found something unimaginable - 8 identical vertical cylindrical shafts, each extending 648 meters deep into the ground. And they are connected to two 'cubic structures', each 80 meters wide. All these structures are hidden beneath the three Great Pyramids and, according to scientists, cannot be of natural origin.
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March 24, 2025
Heineken Seeks a MacLoflin Successor
Heineken is looking for someone with the last name MacLoflin to take over the management of a pub in Ireland. Owner Josie MacLoflin has been behind the bar for 43 years but cannot retire peacefully without a successor. The heir to the beer empire will receive a stock package, mentoring, business support, and investment guidance. There are 88 million people worldwide with the suitable last name, and Heineken has decided to help find at least one with entrepreneurial spirit.
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March 24, 2025
The smartest ape in the world has died
The smartest ape in the world has died - Kanzi, who even managed to complete Minecraft. At the time of death, the Einstein of the animal world was 44 years old - he was found breathless a few days ago. Kanzi was not only a gamer but also understood more than 3000 words in English and used about 500 lexigrams.
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March 24, 2025
Corona opens its true beer island off the coast of Colombia
Corona opens its true beer island off the coast of Colombia. You can expect nature, luxury bungalows, tropics, and wild beaches with pristine waters. The price for this pleasure is about $500 per night for a house. For this money, you get: a bungalow with a private jacuzzi; yoga, kayaking, snorkeling; fresh dishes from local chefs; and, of course, an endless supply of Corona beer.
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March 24, 2025
British Actress Bella Ramsey Reveals Autism Diagnosis
British actress Bella Ramsey, known for her role as Ellie in the series 'The Last of Us', has admitted that she has autism. She believes the diagnosis helps her in her profession. Ramsey was diagnosed during the filming of the first season of 'The Last of Us'. A crew member suggested that Bella might have autism, as his daughter had similar symptoms. Following this, the actress consulted a psychiatrist who confirmed her suspicions.
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March 24, 2025
Road in France that can flood your car
The Passage du Gois road runs along the bay's floor, connecting the mainland to the island of Noirmoutier. It is 4 km long and can only be crossed twice a day during low tides, which last from one and a half to three hours - the rest of the time the road is submerged.
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March 24, 2025
The Most Expensive Dog in the World - Kadobomb
The most expensive dog in the world is Kadobomb. The price is justified by its origin: Kadobomb is the first of its kind, a hybrid of wolf and Caucasian shepherd. It is only 8 months old, and it already weighs nearly 80 kg. Recently, it was purchased for an astonishing $5.7 million by a breeder from India, who has over 150 dogs of various breeds in his 'collection'.
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March 24, 2025
Finland Tops World Happiness Ranking Again
The UN has updated its ranking of the 'world's happiest countries' - Finland has topped the list for the eighth consecutive year. The top 10 also includes Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Norway, Israel, Luxembourg, and Mexico, and the full list can be viewed via the link. The ranking takes into account personal GDP, life expectancy, levels of social support, freedoms, security, and more.
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March 24, 2025
Apple may release an iPhone with no charging port
Previously, the EU forced Apple to switch to USB-C and remove Lightning, which many tech fans did not like. Now, the company is considering removing the charging port altogether so that all new smartphones charge only from wireless MagSafe. This idea was already considered for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, but the company decided that it is prohibited by EU legislation. To which they were told that portless smartphones are not banned.
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March 23, 2025
Tesla on Autopilot Crashes into Painted Wall Road
An American blogger and engineer conducted an experiment showing the weaknesses of the autopilot: the car mistook the painted road for a real one and crashed into the wall.
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March 19, 2025
Kim Kardashian Spends Night with Tesla Robot
Kim Kardashian spent the night with a human-like Tesla robot. The footage shows Kim with the Optimus robot, playing the role of her boyfriend. She also poses on a Tesla Cybertruck. Last year, Kim was the first person in the world to test the Tesla Optimus robots with the driverless Tesla Cybercab.
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March 18, 2025