BMW Boasts Worker Robots

The automotive company BMW has boasted about its worker robots. The androids Figure 02 have increased their efficiency by 400% and now work almost like living workers. Currently, they perform up to 1000 cargo movements a day: the robots carry sheet metal parts, stack them neatly, and avoid collisions.

Daredevil Sets Unusual World Record

In England, a daredevil set an unusual world record. Johnny Davis jumped off a motorcycle and began to slide on his feet behind the iron steed. Meanwhile, the bike accelerated to 256.72 km/h - no one has performed this trick at such speed before.

Rare Asian Elephant Born in U.S. Zoo

A rare Asian elephant calf was born in an American zoo. The 34-year-old elephant named Shanti from Texas gave birth to the adorable little one. The calf has been named Kirby, and he is now one of the few who can save his species from extinction. There are only about 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, so every new calf is extremely valuable and precious.

India Considers Emergency Due to Air Pollution

India is considering declaring a state of emergency due to air pollution. The relevant indicator in the Indian capital has reached a record 494 units, while the norm is 50 units. Breathing such air is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day. To restore the environment, it is proposed to implement measures that were taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

World's Largest Gold Bar Created in Dubai

The world's largest gold bar, valued at approximately $27 million, was created in Dubai. The 300-kilogram piece was manufactured by the Emirates Minting Factory, which specializes in precious metals, and it has already been entered into the Guinness Book of Records. The previous record was held by the Japanese - a 250-kilogram bar has been kept at the Toi Gold Museum since 2005.

Cillian Murphy Buys Childhood Cinema

Cillian Murphy has purchased the cinema he frequented as a child with his father. The Phoenix Cinema in the Irish town of Dingle was in operation for 100 years but closed after the pandemic. It was the only cinema not only in the town but also within 30 miles around. Murphy and his wife want to renovate the building and expand it into a multi-purpose space.

Girl Films Volcano Eruption from Airplane Window

A girl filmed a volcano eruption from the window of a plane flying over it. The flight was carried out in the southwest of the Icelandic Reykjanes peninsula, where this volcano has erupted for the seventh time this year. Fortunately, the activity was low and did not affect airport operations, but the nearby town of Grindavik was evacuated nonetheless.

Elon Musk Sets Record in Diablo 4 Mastery Level Speed Run

Elon Musk has set a record for speedrunning the final level of Diablo 4 at the highest difficulty. According to a video published by the entrepreneur on X, he completed the 150th level in the Pit of Masters in 1 minute and 52 seconds. As noted by Sportskeeda, this is the hardest challenge in Diablo 4, which can rightly be called the 'embodiment of hell.' Players are ranked based on the time it takes them to complete it. The entrepreneur commented on his achievement: 'So many life lessons can be learned from speedrunning video games at maximum difficulty. It teaches you to see the matrix, not just exist in it.'

Washing Machine for People Invented in Japan

In Japan, the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki has been invented, which washes a person from all sides. The device determines the degree of dirtiness, selects the washing method, water pressure, and temperature. Inside, there's a drying function and a screen for added fun. The entire process takes only 15 minutes.

The tallest and shortest women in the world met for tea in London

The tallest and shortest women in the world met in London for tea. The event was held in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Guinness Book of Records. The 27-year-old web developer Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey had tea with the 30-year-old Indian actress Jyoti Amge. Gelgi's height is 2 meters 15.16 centimeters, while Amge's height is just 62.8 centimeters. Despite the height difference, the women got along well.

Astronomers photograph a dying star outside the Milky Way for the first time

Astronomers have taken the first-ever photograph of a dying star outside the Milky Way. The red supergiant WOH G64 is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, 160,000 light-years away from us, and is 2000 times larger than the Sun. Over the next 10-100 thousand years, it will turn into a supernova and explode powerfully. The image was captured using the new GRAVITY instrument installed on the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in the Atacama Desert, which combines data from several of its mirrors.

Tesla Releases Toy Version of Optimus Robot

Tesla has released a toy version of its humanoid robot Optimus for sale. The Tesla online store now offers the toy Optimus robot (Tesla Bot). Priced at $40, the figure is at a 1:10 scale and consists of more than 40 parts with 20 points of articulation. The set includes a charging stand and a mini CyberHammer. The figure sold out instantly, and resellers on eBay are now asking up to $1300 per piece.

Beast Games Show Premiere on Amazon Prime Video

The premiere of the Beast Games show on Amazon Prime Video will take place on December 19. It's the most expensive reality show in history. MrBeast filmed 10 episodes for Prime streaming with 1,000 contestants competing for the grand prize of $5 million. Jimmy revealed that over the year of filming, his team broke 50 world records and built an entire city from scratch in the middle of a field.

The Harsh Truth of Climbing Everest

The harsh truth of climbing Everest: tumbling bodies and oxygen tanks. While ascending the mountain, one can easily witness the bodies of deceased climbers with all their gear falling down. Due to the extremely low temperatures, their bodies do not decompose. Experienced guides navigate the terrain by familiar corpses.

Neuro-God Invented in Switzerland

The Church of St. Peter in Lucerne has developed a neural network that confesses people and gives them advice on behalf of Christ.

Banana sold for $6.24 million

A banana taped to a wall was sold at Sotheby's auction for $6.24 million. The buyer is Chinese crypto-entrepreneur and art collector Justin Sun. Immediately after the purchase, he plans to eat the banana "as part of this unique artistic experience, paying tribute to its place both in art history and in popular culture".

Enthusiasts Fund Butter Bot Production

Enthusiasts have raised money for the production of the Butter Bot from 'Rick and Morty'. In the series, it served butter, but in reality, it has become an interactive device with AI. The robot recognizes faces and objects, executes commands, and can be controlled with a remote. The design closely replicates the original character. The Butter Bot also helps in learning the basics of programming and robotics. It can be operated through a simple interface or programmed in Python.

Japanese Nail Technician Naomi Arimoto Recycles Ocean Plastic for Fake Nails

Japanese nail technician Naomi Arimoto creates fake nails from plastic collected on the ocean shore. This idea came to her after participating in public beach cleaning projects. Annually, 20 million tons of plastic waste enter the environment, so the woman tries to make her contribution by fighting ocean pollution with microplastics and drawing public attention to this issue.

Lone Joker Dolphin Found in the Baltic Sea

A lone joker dolphin has been found in the Baltic Sea: it laughs and talks to itself. Scientists were surprised as dolphins usually live in pods, but this one (named Delli) settled alone. Moreover, it made too many sounds as if it was communicating with someone. Later, scientists realized it is autistic and makes loud noises from emotional bursts - it talks to itself to keep from going mad.

Tiger Shark Swallows iPhone and Coughs it Back Up

A tiger shark swallowed an iPhone with the camera on, capturing a view of its innards, and then coughed the device back up. The smartphone was in a waterproof case, the owner is a diver who conducts underwater tours. The shark is named Jitterbug and swam up for feeding.