Incredible Slow-Mo Jump of Springtails

The incredible slow-mo jump of springtails - tiny bugs that perform flips faster than any other living creature on the planet. By pushing off with a leg on their abdomen, they leap into the air in just one thousandth of a second and spin up to 368 rotations per second. The jump height can reach 6 cm - 60 times the length of their bodies. The flip is so fast that to the naked eye it may seem like the springtails just disappear.

10 Seconds Needed for Thief to Shatter Elon Musk's Cybertruck Security Myth

It took 10 seconds for a thief to shatter Elon Musk's myth about the security of the Cybertruck. The 'bulletproof' window of the pickup was immediately ripped off, and the thief took valuables from the cabin. The Cybertruck did not emit any signals at that moment nor did it alert the owner about the break-in. However, the owner received a video of the crime recorded by the built-in camera.

Joey Chestnut sets new world record

Joey Chestnut ate 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes and set a new world record. He won the speed eating contest against Japanese competitor Takeru Kobayashi, who could only eat 66 hot dogs.

Artist Creates Stunning Canvases Using Radiation

Nick Veasey became famous worldwide for his creative use of X-rays. His story began with an unusual request - Veasey was asked to X-ray a can of Coca-Cola for a television show. After that, he realized: the surrounding world is much deeper than it seems. Over 20 years of creativity, Nick has managed to X-ray almost everything under the sun - his portfolio even includes a 1:1 scale scan of a Boeing 777, which now adorns a hangar at Boston's airport.

Smartphones do listen to us to show ads, 404 Media found out

Google, Amazon, and Meta used the services of Cox Media Group, which provides technology for such eavesdropping. The technology captures the words people say near their smartphones. Neural networks then sort the information and send it to advertisers. The user sees advertisements about the topics they recently talked about near their smartphone. After the publication of the article, Google terminated its partnership with Cox.

No Hogwarts Train Departure from King's Cross Station in London

In London, no train to Hogwarts departed from King's Cross Station. Traditionally, on September 1st at 11:00 AM, a route to Hogsmeade would appear on the board, but due to the large crowds of fans, the event was canceled and fans were notified in advance. However, they still showed up and were disappointed when nothing happened. Instead, a festive video was released on YouTube for fans, showcasing numerous projects around the world related to the magical world of Harry Potter.

Despite warnings: Climbers ascend Dukono volcano

Despite warnings about the risk of an eruption of the Dukono volcano in Indonesia, a group of climbers decided to ascend to its crater. The eruption began as soon as the extremists reached their goal, so they had to descend twice as quickly. No one was injured.

Elon Musk tore the atmosphere

In November last year, there were explosions of the first stage and the main module of the Starship at an altitude of 90 and 149 km. Scientists from the RAS stated that the event led to the formation of a huge plasma hole in the ionosphere.

Istanbul, Turkey

An unusual fact: Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents: Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus Strait separates them, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul is home to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest architectural structures, built in 537. It has been a cathedral, a mosque, and is now a museum. The city has around 3,113 mosques, including the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets.

Chinese Man Sets Record for Simultaneously Solving Three Rubik's Cubes While Juggling

A man from China set the record for simultaneously solving three Rubik's cubes while juggling them. Li Zhixiao completed the task in 1 minute and 59 seconds, surpassing the previous record by over a minute and entering the Guinness Book of Records once again. He also holds records for solving a Rubik's cube underwater and upside down.

Annual 'La Tomatina' Festival Held in Spain

The annual 'La Tomatina' festival took place in Spain. An astonishing 150 tons of tomatoes were brought for the festivalgoers to play something akin to snowball fights. The streets, as expected after such an event, turn into red rivers.

California Couple Spends $20k on Cat Wardrobe

A California couple has spent $20,000 on a wardrobe for their cat. Waffle loves trying on different outfits and posing for social media. The couple adopted the ginger cat from a shelter 9 years ago because the man was a Garfield fan. Apart from photoshoots, they pamper Waffle by spending about $650 a month on food, supplements, grooming products, and costumes.

Wells Fargo Employee Dies at Desk, Discovered Four Days Later

In the USA, a Wells Fargo bank employee died at her workplace but was only discovered four days later. The employee used her key card to enter and went to her 'cubicle' on the third floor, where she passed away. Some colleagues even saw her briefly, but no one paid attention. When the smell of decay began to spread through the office, it was initially attributed to the plumbing. The bank now states that they do not understand how the employee remained in that condition for four days without being noticed — neither by security nor by her colleagues. An internal investigation is underway.

Man wraps himself in luggage film at Miami airport and demands to be registered as baggage

At Miami Airport, a man wrapped himself in luggage film and demanded to be registered as baggage on a LATM flight. He stated that he identifies himself as baggage. Eventually, airport security noticed the man-suitcase and he soon checked in as a regular passenger. It seems the airline also abandoned principles of inclusivity and diversity.

Ben Affleck seen smiling for the first time in years

Ben Affleck was seen smiling for the first time in years. Paparazzi caught the actor as he left the house to pick up a food package. Important context: Last week, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce after two years of marriage. Divorce and food delivery work wonders.

Elon Musk Invents New Bonus Calculation Method

Elon Musk has invented a new method for calculating bonuses – prove yourself that you deserve it. Specifically, it concerns options that many Twitter employees have still not received, and it is now unknown whether they will. Musk sent out a letter to employees suggesting they prove their importance to the company. This needs to be done with a one-page essay arguing why you deserve the shares. No significant contribution to the company – no shares. The battle for options at Twitter has been ongoing for several months. Musk constantly evades payments under various pretexts, sometimes even postponing the distribution of options without explanation. Now he has come up with a trick every HR dreams of, shifting the duty of proving their usefulness onto the employees themselves.

Underwater Tunnel with Crocodiles

An underwater tunnel where you can come face-to-face with crocodiles and observe them from all sides. This one is located in the Miami Zoo, where it enjoys incredible popularity. Most of the time, the reptiles behave peacefully, but sometimes they can frighten by snapping their jaws suddenly.

Neural networks begin to 'dumb down'

Computerworld reports that models like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and others are giving more and more incorrect or not always accurate answers over time. The publication explains that neural networks learn not only from data on the internet but also from information created by the models themselves. This means that the quality of new data is deteriorating, while the amount of generated information is increasing.

Special Heat-Resistant Sprays Sold in Japan

Special sprays against heat are sold in Japan. The composition starts to work when it reacts with sweat, almost instantly cooling the skin by 10°C. The spray costs around 800 yen.

Rare 'Ghost Octopus' Casper Filmed off the Coast of Chile

A rare 'ghost octopus' named Casper was filmed off the coast of Chile. This species has been known since 2016 but still lacks an official name and a complete scientific description as no one has yet caught the octopus. It is called Casper due to its resemblance to the ghost from the movie of the same name. The footage was taken by an underwater drone while studying a newly discovered seamount the size of four Burj Khalifas. Along with Casper, the drone discovered 20 potentially new species for science.