A Japanese Man's Unusual Approach to Polygamy

A Japanese man married four women for money, cunningly bypassing Japan's prohibition on polygamy. He simply divorces each woman immediately after the wedding and continues his relationships outside of marriage. In this way, he has already married four women. Surprisingly, the ladies are entirely supportive of this unconventional approach by their beloved and have already borne him several children. He dedicates time to each of them according to a schedule and lives off their single mothers' benefits. His ultimate dream is to have 54 children, thus breaking the record for the most children by a Japanese general.

81st Golden Globe Awards

The 81st Golden Globe Awards have passed. The film Oppenheimer took a record-breaking 5 statues, also becoming the Best Dramatic Film. The Descendants became the Best Dramatic TV Series, while Some of Us were left without awards in the main categories.

Taylor Swift's Cat Olivia Benson Earns More Than Female Singer's Boyfriend

Taylor Swift's cat, Olivia Benson, has a fortune of $90 million, while American footballer Travis Kelsey has $40 million. The cat's earnings were calculated based on the value of her appearances in music videos and advertisements.

Capsule euthanasia machine

Switzerland has approved a capsule machine for euthanasia, created by euthanasia advocate and doctor Philip Nitsche. The idea behind the capsule is to provide a peaceful, reliable, and medication-free method of suicide. The machine is created using 3D printing technology and utilizes an inert gas to achieve its goal. After the gas is administered, the person doesn't simply die within 30 seconds, but does so in a state of euphoria induced by the gas.

Robot butler created

Stanford students have built a robot butler that can cook, clean, and even shave its owner. The robot's brain is a laptop with a trainable neural network: first, a person demonstrates how to correctly perform a certain task, and then the robot learns to handle it on its own.

Blogger-Chemist Nigel Brown Creates Ring from Purple Gold

Blogger-chemist Nigel Brown has created a ring made of purple gold - a rare alloy with aluminum. No one makes solid jewelry out of purple gold because the process is too complicated: the proportions of different alloys must be very precise. Brown spent dozens of attempts to achieve the purple color. He lost several grams of gold in the process, but in the end, he managed to make a ring of the desired color.

Cost of social network X drops by 71% after purchase by Elon Musk and rejection of the Twitter name

The cost of social network X dropped by 71% after its purchase by Elon Musk and the decision to abandon the Twitter name. Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022 and renamed the platform in July 2023. According to Fidelity's estimations, the value of X was approximately $12.5 billion by the end of November 2023. The number of monthly users of the social network decreased by 15% in the first year after its acquisition by the businessman.

Turquoise side lights

Mercedes-Benz has installed turquoise clearance lights on its cars, making it the first car manufacturer in the world to do so. This color has been chosen to indicate a car being driven by an autopilot system. The company has obtained the corresponding approval from the US regulator, but it is currently valid only in two states - California and Nevada. This color will be used to display the operation of the automated driving system. Therefore, when a driver sees turquoise lights on a nearby vehicle, they will understand that the car is being driven by an autopilot.

Scientists have debunked the myth of the curse of Tutankhamun.

For many years, it was believed that people involved in the opening of the tomb later died due to mystical circumstances, which was referred to as the curse of Tutankhamun. Now, scientists have refuted this fact and stated that the cause of the researchers' deaths was the fungus Aspergillus, which causes the so-called 'cave disease'. The pathogen was found in the tomb.

Courier Wins €3.8 Million Lottery and Remains Dedicated to His Colleagues

In Northern Ireland, a courier won €3.8 million in the lottery - and continued working as a delivery driver to not let down his colleagues. The man learned about his win on Christmas Eve but still showed up for his shift, allowing his colleagues to take a break. Now, he and his wife are planning a vacation.

13-year-old streamer Willis Gibson breaks classic Tetris record on NES

13-year-old streamer Willis Gibson has completed the classic Tetris game on NES and broken the game. He is the first person in 34 years to destroy over 1500 lines. Previously, only artificial intelligence programs were able to reach the point where the game stops working.

Police Investigate Virtual Rape Case in Britain

Police in Britain are investigating a case of rape in the metaverse. A group of adult men raped the avatar of an underage girl. The police believe that the absence of physical contact does not negate the fact of rape. The girl experienced psychological trauma.

Model Emily Pellegreeni

Model Emily Pellegreeni has gained 137,000 followers on social media in just 4 months, but she doesn't actually exist. She was created by neural networks based on the request to create a dream girl for the average man. She has already earned $10,000 from content, and her personal messages are flooded with offers to meet billionaires.

The smartest refrigerator

Samsung has unveiled its smartest refrigerator yet, capable of creating personalized meal plans. This four-door fridge features a 32-inch vertical screen panel, which can be used to order food, watch TV shows or YouTube videos, and even control smart home devices. Its main highlight is the built-in AI assistant, which can create meal plans for individuals or entire families based on their specific needs, ranging from weight loss goals to dietary restrictions and allergies. Additionally, the fridge's AI networks can generate recipes using the ingredients available at home.

L'Oreal Founder's Granddaughter Becomes the World's First $100 Billion Woman

Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers, the granddaughter of L'Oréal's founder, is 70 years old. The company's stocks have risen by 35% this year and are at an all-time high. The woman is currently ranked 13th on the list of the world's richest people.

New world record

British medic Harprit Chandi has solo skied across Antarctica, taking a work leave and covering a distance of 1130 km in 31 days. Her fearless journey has set a new world record among women.

Big buttocks - the main trend of 2024 in men's fitness

Fitness managers have noticed that men are increasingly interested in glute exercise machines. Moreover, the brand Rhone has observed an increased demand for tapered trousers.

Climate Change Threatens Champagne Production by 2050

Champagne could disappear by 2050 due to global warming. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are at risk. These are the grapes used to produce authentic champagne. The acidity of the beverage comes from cool nights. If they disappear in France, the taste will also vanish.

The most dangerous people on the Internet

The Wired magazine has compiled a list of the most dangerous people on the internet, including controversial figures such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Hamas and the Alphv virus, which caused $300 billion in damages, have also made it to the list.

New trend in China

A new trend has emerged in China for plastic surgery for cats and dogs. Many owners want to give their pets ears shaped like Mickey Mouse. To achieve this, a portion of the animals' tissues is removed and their ears are given an upright position. The operation is painful for the animals, but there is no ban on it in China.