The Pool Embedded in a Bridge Between Skyscrapers in Dubai

A pool embedded in a bridge between skyscrapers has been opened in Dubai. The towers house apartments, offices, restaurants, and a hotel, connected by a walkway on the rooftop of which a pool is located. While splashing in the water, you can admire the city view and observe the cars passing directly underneath you.

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February 18, 2024

Invasion of Giant Spiders on Bali

An invasion of giant spiders has begun in Bali. Streets, trees, and poles are covered in dense spider webs, where eight-legged creatures scuttle around.

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February 17, 2024

Protection of amphibians

Tunnels have been constructed in Hamburg to protect frogs and newts from cars. The project cost €465,000 and was funded by the German Green Party. Previously, fences were installed to ensure the safety of amphibians, but this measure proved to be insufficient.

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February 16, 2024

Historic Lemon Sold for 50 Times Its Value at Auction in London

A 285-year-old lemon was sold for £1416 at an auction in London. The lemon was found in an antique cabinet and had a note saying it was presented as a gift by a certain Miss Baxter on November 4, 1739. Despite efforts, her identity remains unknown. Experts concluded that the lemon holds historical significance. As a result, the bidding for the lot increased by 50 times. Surprisingly, the antique cabinet where the lemon was discovered was sold for only £30.

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February 16, 2024

Elon Musk and Bob Iger named America's most overrated CEOs

This status is awarded annually by the business magazine Fortune, which conducts a corresponding survey among hundreds of executives. Musk was accused of empty promises about Mars colonization, as well as the stagnation of Tesla: the company faced serious competition in the electric car market, resulting in a 25% drop in its shares. Bob Iger, the head of Disney, was criticized for endless Marvel sequels and a lack of new ideas. Last year, Disney's shares fell by 9% and reached a nine-year low.

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February 16, 2024

Flying umbrella

A Canadian blogger has created a flying umbrella that does not need to be held. Essentially, it is a custom drone with a 3D-printed frame. It cannot autonomously fly yet, but the guy is already planning to incorporate cameras for head tracking, so that the umbrella can follow its owner, providing protection from the rain.

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February 16, 2024

Remains of Amelia Earhart's Plane Found in the Pacific Ocean

In the Pacific Ocean, the wreckage of the plane on which Amelia Earhart attempted a circumnavigation flight in 1937 has been discovered. The aviator disappeared during the journey aboard the Lockheed Electra aircraft with navigator Fred Noonan. The search operation at that time was not successful. The wreckage was found 161 kilometers from Howland Island, where the pilot and navigator planned to make a stopover. Specialists hope to recover the plane from the seabed within a year.

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February 16, 2024

Splinterworks Creates an Unusual Hammock Bath

British brand Splinterworks has created an unusual hammock bath. It may not be very convenient to wash in it, but relaxing in warm water is just perfect. There is a simple version made of carbon as well as a luxury one made of 24-carat gold. Such a bath costs £28,300.

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February 16, 2024

SpaceX to Launch Private Space Station Starlab as an Alternative to the ISS

SpaceX will be responsible for launching the private space station Starlab, which is intended to serve as an alternative to the International Space Station (ISS). The station itself is being developed by multiple companies - Voyager Space, Lockheed Martin, and Airbus. They have chosen the Starship rocket by Elon Musk's SpaceX to send the first module into orbit. Starlab is expected to be operational by 2030, just as the support for the ISS is nearing its end.

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February 16, 2024

Wealthy individuals devise a new way to avoid taxes

Wealthy individuals have come up with a new method of tax evasion. They are building luxurious water capsules in international waters, where the tax laws of countries do not apply, and saving millions. The startup Ocean Builders has already created several floating offices in the Caribbean Sea.

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February 16, 2024

Employers pay attention to zodiac signs when hiring

Employers are increasingly paying attention to zodiac signs when hiring. Zodiac signs are most considered for managerial positions, with IT professionals being asked the fewest questions about it. People with the Leo zodiac sign are considered ideal candidates with 42% trust among employers. The rest of the top looks like this: Sagittarius (39%), Taurus (37%), Capricorn (33%), Aries (33%), Libra (33%), Cancer (28%), Gemini (19%), Pisces (16%), Aquarius (15%), Scorpio (11%).

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February 16, 2024

Dubai to Host the World's First Professional Jetpack Racing

Dubai will host the world's first professional jetpack racing, promising thrilling competitions with the participation of 8 skilled pilots. The first flights will take place at the end of February.

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February 15, 2024

The First Neuralink Chip Successfully Implanted in Human Brain, Says Elon Musk

Elon Musk has announced that the first Neuralink chip has been successfully implanted in a human brain. The volunteer received an implant that allows them to control a smartphone or computer with the power of their mind, a technology that has already been tested on a monkey. According to the entrepreneur, the participant is feeling well and recovering.

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February 7, 2024

Turkish man sued by wife for poor hygiene, ordered to pay $16500

A woman in Turkey filed a complaint against her husband in court for his rare washing habits. Now the man is required to pay her $16500. And he had a good reason - he only brushed his teeth 1-2 times a week and neglected basic hygiene. The woman filed this complaint along with a divorce petition.

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February 7, 2024

A bottle that tricks your brain: Air Up Bottle

A bottle has been invented in the USA that tricks your brain. The trick is that different flavored cartridges are placed in the neck of the Air Up Bottle, making you think that you are drinking lemonade instead of water. The flavor is activated by pressing a button.

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February 7, 2024

Special offer

In England, one crematorium has started producing vinyl records from the ashes of the deceased. The remains are transformed into a disc that can hold a recording of a relative's voice. The cost of this service is approximately $2000.

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February 7, 2024

Robot supplies

Deliveries of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robots will start next year, CEO Musk promised. At the quarterly earnings conference, representatives from Tesla once again emphasized that the production of Optimus humanoid robots will eventually become a more important aspect of the company's business than electric vehicles. Tesla intends to begin shipments of the robots in small quantities next year. The head of Tesla considers it important to ensure the safety of these robots during their mass operation.

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February 7, 2024

The faces of billionaires are different from the faces of poor people

Scientists claim that the faces of wealthy and impoverished individuals differ. Millionaires tend to have narrower faces, upturned corners of the mouth, raised eyebrows, closely spaced eyes, and a brighter complexion. Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos fit almost all of these criteria.

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February 7, 2024

The faces of billionaires are different from the faces of poor people

Scientists claim that the faces of wealthy and impoverished individuals differ. Millionaires tend to have narrower faces, upturned corners of the mouth, raised eyebrows, closely spaced eyes, and a brighter complexion. Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos fit almost all of these criteria.

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February 7, 2024

South Korea to Build World's Tallest Spokeless Ferris Wheel

South Korea is set to construct the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel. The Seoul Twin Eye project consists of two intersecting rings with capsules rotating around them. The height of the structure will reach 220 meters.

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February 7, 2024