Global Food Losses

People throw away nearly two billion tons of food per year. Scientists have created a global database on food losses in 121 countries and found that from 2004 to 2014, they increased by 24% and reached 1.92 billion tons per year. In poor countries, most of the losses occur at early stages of the production chain - they lack refrigeration equipment and a lot of products become unusable even on farms. In developed countries, the main losses happen due to excessive consumption and disposal of excess. For example, in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, 1560 kilocalories are thrown away per person daily.

Service for generating fake documents

A new online service has emerged that uses artificial intelligence to generate counterfeit passports and driver's licenses. The neural network is capable of creating documents for 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Russia, and several EU countries. The service produces 20,000 such documents on a daily basis. The developers remain anonymous and only accept cryptocurrency as payment. They charge $15 for a photo of a fictitious document, requiring users to provide the necessary personal information.

British Musician Louis Cardoso's Unusual Announcement of His Song 'Fly'

British musician Louis Cardoso made a highly unconventional announcement for his song 'Fly'. He took a paragliding trip while carrying a grand piano with him.

New category of hurricanes

Meteorologists have added a new category of hurricanes because the existing ones are no longer sufficient. Previously, they were divided into five categories based on their strength, but hurricanes are becoming stronger. Therefore, scientists have added a sixth category - mega-hurricanes. Over the past 10 years, there have already been five of them, and there will be more in the future.

Paris to Introduce Expensive Parking for SUVs

Paris will become the first city in the world to make parking for large crossovers and SUVs three times more expensive than regular cars. All internal combustion engine vehicles weighing over 1.6 tons and electric vehicles weighing over 2 tons will be affected. Locals complain that such vehicles take up a lot of space, contribute more to air pollution, and pose a greater risk in collisions.

Las Vegas Strippers Embrace Technology with QR Code Shoes

Strippers in Las Vegas are embracing technology. Local dancers are now wearing shoes with QR codes linked to their personal accounts, where patrons can send tips.

New speed record

China has set a new speed record for vacuum trains, with the T-Flight maglev reaching a top speed of 623 km/h during tests. Chinese engineers are planning to achieve a speed of 1000 km/h in the future, surpassing airliners.

Britain Releases Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine that Induce Intoxication

Britain has released non-alcoholic beer and wine that produce a sense of intoxication. These drinks have no negative consequences - there is no hangover or threat to the liver. The Sentia drink effectively simulates the effects of alcohol on the body through a mixture of plant components that relaxes an individual and makes them more sociable. The bottle is priced at £28. The taste promises intoxicating aromas, bittersweet spicy berries, and the sharpness of pepper with a smooth smoky aftertaste.

Electric car for police

Lucid has showcased a special version of its Air electric car for police, equipped with a roof-mounted drone and a charging station. Saudi Arabia will be the first to receive such vehicles. From the car's interior, law enforcement officers will be able to launch the drone, survey the area for criminals or missing individuals, and safely return it back.

New type of fraud

In Hong Kong, an employee of a transnational company was tricked into paying $25 million to scammers. They used deepfake technology to impersonate the company's financial director. The employee was deceived into participating in a video call with supposedly his colleagues, who were actually artificial intelligence creations. They looked and spoke like familiar people to him.

Panamanian Model Criticizes Airlines over Narrow Seats

Panamanian model is being criticized on social media for complaining about narrow seats on airplanes. Due to her obvious plastic surgery, Gracie Bon cannot fit into a regular seat. She has been forced to buy two tickets for a long time, and it seems like she is tired of it and has decided to complain to the airline.

China's EHang to Start Selling Aeromobiles from April 1

Starting from April 1, aeromobiles will be available for purchase in China. EHang, the company that obtained permission last year, will begin selling them. The vehicle accelerates up to 130 km/h and can fly for 30 kilometers on a single charge. The price is ¥2.39 million.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.