In the US, a computer glitch ruined a $100,000 firework.

The light show in California was supposed to last 18 minutes, but due to a glitch in the computer program, all the fireworks burned out in less than 30 seconds. Thousands of people came to see the annual light show, wading through traffic for hours. And the title of the best festive fireworks deservedly goes to the Japanese who are obsessed with pyrotechnics. Symbolic portal to the New Year.

Penguins recognize themselves in the mirror.

Indian researchers have found that Adélie penguins in Antarctica are somewhat self-aware. To do this, they used the so-called mirror test, during which the subjects are shown their reflection and observe the reaction. Not all penguins actively reacted to their reflections, but some moved as if they were studying themselves.

Samsung introduced a refrigerator with a built-in Tiktok.

The company has released a refrigerator with a huge display, which is tailored specifically for watching short vertical videos.

The longest walking route on the planet.

The way from Cape Town to Magadan can be covered by land. The road will reach 22.387 kilometers and take 4.492 hours. If you leave now, you will reach around July 6th. Provided there are no stops, of course.

New York legalizes the practice of turning dead bodies into fertilizer.

This is the sixth US state to adopt such legislation. This is thought to be a much more environmentally friendly way of handling bodies. It has even been nicknamed the "green funeral". The corpse is placed in a special semi-open reusable container, where the decomposition process is stimulated. And the output is a compact briquette of first-class fertilizers.

Women recognize unmarried men by smell.

Australian scientists conducted an experiment in which they asked 82 heterosexual women aged 18 to 35 to rate male body odors. The researchers found that the body odor of a single man seemed more pleasant to most women. In addition, the more attractive the men's fragrance was, the higher the participants in the experiment rated their appearance. Perhaps the difference in smell is due to the fact that married men have better health and hygiene than single men, as well as testosterone levels and dietary habits.

Amazon has begun delivering drone orders in California and Texas.

Drone delivery is available within a 6km radius of drone warehouses in Texas and California. After ordering, customers will receive shipping tracking information, for which they can specify their preferred time. The maximum order weight that can be delivered by drone is 2.2 kg. According to Amazon, 85% of all its packages fit into this limit. The company promises to deliver orders by air within 60 minutes. At the moment, the operation of drones is controlled by operators, but soon the AI ​​should draw a map of the area and the delivery will take place automatically.

Xiaomi cares about lazy people.

This time the company introduced a "smart" aquarium, in which you need to change the water every half a year. Mijia Smart Fish Tank has a self-cleaning pump and a five-stage water filtration system, which allows you to forget about cleaning the aquarium for a long time. So that the fish do not starve to death, a royal-sized automatic feed tray is provided, however, it will only last for three months. Cost only $50, sales will start soon in China.

In the British city of Scarborough, New Year's fireworks had to be cancelled.

This had to be done because of the New Year's miracle in the form of a tired walrus. The poor fellow made a stopover in the town on his long journey north. And in order not to frighten the animal, they decided to remove the fireworks. In return, onlookers got a better spectacle.

"Christmas" comet

The "Christmas" comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) can be seen with the naked eye in the second half of January. The comet was discovered this year, and it is calculated that the last time it approached the Earth was 50,000 years ago. Then, Neanderthals and mammoths walked the planet.

South Korea launched a "Christmas tree" into space.

In the Country, a UFO-related panic immediately began. An unusual sight, resembling a cone-shaped luminous spruce, caused a lot of rumors and speculation. But in reality, it turned out that the Korean army simply conducted a successful test of a solid-propellant launch vehicle.

Elon Musk became the first person in history to lose $200 billion in a year.

According to Bloomberg, the entrepreneur’s fortune in November 2021 was about $340 billion, but due to the sharp drop in Tesla shares, as well as after his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion, Musk’s assets are currently estimated at $137 billion.

Sad "Congratulations"

The British clinic instead of greeting cards sent out cancer confirmation to patients. The medical center accidentally told patients they had aggressive lung cancer instead of wishing them a Merry Christmas.

Citizen has released a line of landscapes from Avatar.

The accessory battery is powered by any light source, both solar and lamp. In this way they support the protection of nature. Price - $295-$325.

Former CIA pilot John Lear claimed that 250 million people live on the moon.

According to him, the satellite is habitable, and during the Apollo missions, NASA actively contacted the aliens.

SpaceX ended the year with a beautiful number.

At the end of December, Falcon 9 launched another 54 Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch was SpaceX's 60th in 2022. This is an absolute record. The last one was installed in 2021 - then, the same Elon Musk corporation made 31 successful launches.

Unusual computer chair

Factory-M, a Japanese natural stone store, made a computer chair out of amethyst. According to the manufacturer, the chair is safe - the sharp edges of the amethyst are polished. The price of torment is $3,300.

Spain will become the first European country to introduce paid "menstrual leave".

MPs voted in favor of a bill allowing women with painful periods to take paid medical leave. Temporary disability will have to be confirmed by a doctor. Such leave is currently provided in Japan, Indonesia and Zambia.

In India, esports has been officially listed as a sports discipline at the state level.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of India will now be responsible for the development of the industry in the country. Local officials have very ambitious plans - they want to make eSports in the country no less popular than cricket and football.

Scientists have calculated the speed of Santa on Christmas night.

This year, Santa Claus delivers gifts faster than usual. Ansys, a flight simulation company, calculated that the fairy-tale grandfather moves around the world at a speed of 2382 m / s. This is 7 times the speed of sound. The population of the planet is growing, and every year Santa will have to move faster and faster.