Retrograde Mercury

Retrograde Mercury can harm pets even more than humans. It started on August 5 and will last until August 28. Scientists have discovered that animals during retrograde Mercury can experience severe stress, not obey commands, sleep poorly, and undergo emotional swings due to the state of their owners. Astrologers recommend urgently buying puzzle toys for pets, conducting aromatherapy with nature sounds, practicing grounding exercises together, and giving the furry ones a light massage every day.

World Surfing Championship for Dogs Held in California

The World Surfing Championship for Dogs was held in California. A total of 20 fluffy dogs of various breeds and sizes participated, with 7000 people watching the event. This year, the gold went to the Labrador Cacau from Brazil.

Consequences of the Olympic swimming race

Belgian athlete Claire Michel was hospitalized with E. coli after swimming in the Seine during the Olympic Games in Paris. Other swimmers had previously experienced nausea. Before the games, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine to prove that the river's water was sufficiently cleaned to hold the events. President Macron also said he was ready to swim but ultimately did not. After the announced cleaning, independent experts detected a dangerous level of E. coli in the river, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and pneumonia.

Unusual Café Opens in Dubai

An unusual café opened in Dubai where any man can feel like a boy. Visitors are offered fun in a huge sandbox with remote-controlled models while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. Choices include excavators, trucks, and off-road vehicles. There is no need to pay separately for the car; it is provided with the order.

Neuralink Brain Chip Implanted in Second Person in the World

A Neuralink brain chip has been implanted in the second person in the world. Elon Musk reported that a diver, who was paralyzed underwater, got a second chance at life. Now, 400 electrodes are working in the head of the unlucky swimmer.

Champagne's Birthday

August 4th is considered the birthday of Champagne. On this day in 1668, as the legend goes, the steward of the Abbey of Hautvillers, located in the heart of Champagne, Father Pierre Pérignon treated the brothers to a new drink filled with tiny gas bubbles and crowned with a frothy 'crown'. In his honor, a company was later named that produces expensive and famous sparkling wines in Pérignon's hometown – the city of Champagne.

Ancient Galaxy

Astronomers have discovered the oldest galaxy, which formed 300 million years after the Big Bang. The diameter of JADES-GS-z14-0 is more than 1600 light-years, and its mass exceeds several hundred million solar masses - about 10% of the Milky Way's mass. The light of this galaxy mainly comes from stars rather than a growing supermassive black hole. This discovery changes the understanding of the early history of the universe: despite the fog of neutral hydrogen that filled space at the time, galaxies were already actively forming.

California Kids Created a Dolphin-like Jumping Semi-Submarine

Kids from California have created a dolphin-like jumping semi-submarine. There is a two-seater version with a top speed of up to 104 km/h and a four-seater version (up to 72 km/h). According to the documents, they are considered ordinary motorboats but can dive briefly and then burst out dramatically and entertainingly. The plan is to start production in 2025, with a price target starting at $180,000.

Japanese Capybaras Competed in Watermelon Eating

Japanese capybaras competed in a watermelon eating contest. The competition has been held for several years and is called the Capilympics. Five top capybaras from the country's five major zoos participate in it. This year's victory went to Hatima, who ate 0.5 kg of watermelon in 1 minute and 48 seconds.

Unusual Seiryu Miharasi Train Station in Southern Japan

In southern Japan, there is an unusual train station called Seiryu Miharasi which has no entrance or exit - it can only be reached by special trains. The station was built in 2019 specifically for railway enthusiasts so passengers could step onto the platform and enjoy the views. Only tourist trains departing from the small town of Iwakuni stop here. The entire journey takes an hour and a half, and visitors are allowed to stay at the station for 13 minutes.

Interesting Fact

When Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern seatbelt in 1959, he chose not to patent it. Nils insisted that Volvo, the company he worked for, allow all competitors to use the patent. Because saving lives is more important than making a profit.

UFO Sighted in Brazil

A UFO has been sighted in Brazil - locals captured it on camera. The authenticity of the video has already been confirmed by several independent experts. The UFO has yet to be identified, and the Brazilian Air Force held a press conference stating that they have no explanation for it.

Dolce & Gabbana Releases Perfume for Dogs

The brand Dolce & Gabbana has released a perfume for dogs. The bottles are adorned with a gold-plated paw, and a special medallion for the pet is included as a gift.

New Zealand Rower Talks About His OnlyFans Career

A rower from New Zealand revealed that to support his career, he became a model on OnlyFans. Robbie Mason publicly and without shame talked about where he gets the money to fulfill his Olympic dream. According to him, he earns twice as much money from OnlyFans than from sports sponsorship. He is not the first Olympian to talk about his OnlyFans career - there are quite a few of them. By the way, they post content of varying degrees of openness, so they should not be perceived as porn models.

Driver's Licenses Now Required for Suitcases in Japan

Driver's licenses are now required for suitcases in Japan. Specifically, this applies to motorized suitcases that can be ridden similarly to electric scooters. These transportation devices have become too numerous in airports, prompting a legal reclassification that necessitates a driver's license for their operation.

Five-Year-Old Chinese Boy Becomes Licensed Racer

Shao Ziyang obtained his license in a racing simulator, finishing 27th among 10,000 top racers. This makes him the youngest licensed racer in the world. By the age of 18, he will have 13 years of driving experience.

Rare Delahaye 135M Torpedo Roadster to be Auctioned in the USA

In the USA, a rare French roadster Delahaye 135M Torpedo, considered one of the most beautiful Art Deco cars, will be auctioned. The model was produced in 1938 with only 11 units made. Interestingly, this particular car was found in a scrapyard in Algeria, restored, and then handed over to the Petersen Automotive Museum. Now, this rarity is expected to fetch at least $2-3 million, but bids could easily go higher.

US Startup Creates Cute Kung Fu Robot Turtle

A startup from the USA has created a cute Kung Fu robot turtle that will entertain you if you get bored at the computer. It is the size of a matchbox, responds to touches, can do somersaults, and amusingly taps on the keyboard. It also knows 99 simple games, and if you get a pair of them, you can have mini-fights. It costs $99 on KickStarter.

Doberman from China Becomes a Model

A Doberman from China has become a model. The most interesting thing: the dog showcases clothes and accessories for people. Little is known about the owner and his pet—they are from the Chinese city of Chongqing and mainly post videos on Douyin, China's counterpart to TikTok. The four-legged one is named Xiaopai and became popular when a video of its shows appeared on YouTube.

Study Shows Dogs Can Smell Your Stress

Pets not only sense this smell, but it also depresses them. The pet's mood can worsen, and they become downcast. During the study, scientists collected human sweat after stress tests. When looking for the food bowl, the dogs were distracted by the smell of stress and were less trusting of the food.