Chimpanzee Sign Language Comparable in Speed to Human Speech

Chimpanzee sign language is comparable in speed to human speech, scientists from the USA and Europe have found. By analyzing over 8500 gestures made by wild primates, the researchers concluded that chimpanzees respond to their peers in approximately 200 ms, which is comparable to the average speed of our responses to remarks. Interestingly, the apes use gestures in almost all aspects of life: greeting each other, arguing, reconciling, and so on. Most dialogues are limited to a few gestures, but complex negotiations can contain up to seven. Sometimes chimpanzees even interrupt each other, understanding the meaning of the gesture before it is completed.

Man in China loses eye after swatting fly

A man in China swatted a fly and ended up losing his eye. He contracted a bacterial infection. Initially, the unfortunate man's eye became red and swollen. The doctor's medications did not help, and the man went blind in that eye. The infection did not stop there: the eye had to be amputated to prevent the bacteria from spreading to the brain.

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard

It is securely hidden at a depth of 130 meters, and there is enough space inside for 4.5 million seed samples. The mission of the vault is to save the main agricultural crops in the event of a global catastrophe.

Jobs for Paralytics Created in Japan

A café in Tokyo hires disabled individuals who remotely operate OriHime robot waiters from home.

American Startup Skip Develops Electric Pants with Exoskeleton

The American startup Skip, founded by former Google employees, has created the world's first electric pants with a built-in exoskeleton. They ease movements by 40% and make you feel 14 kg lighter. The battery lasts for about 3 hours of intensive uphill walking, and it will recharge slightly when going downhill, when assistance is not needed. Currently, the team is taking pre-orders, with sales promised to start next year. The price is $5000.

Hide and Seek Tournament on an Uninhabited Island in Japan

A hide and seek tournament will be held on an uninhabited island in Japan. The competition, scheduled for November, will involve 100 participants – 90 will hide and 10 will seek. Each participant will pay 24,000 yen for the island rental. After the games, other entertainments are promised, including camping with barbecue and hot tubs. The best players will have the chance to represent the country at an international hide and seek tournament, which was previously held in Italy.

Tens of Thousands Listen to Taylor Swift for Free in Munich

Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans were able to listen to the singer's concert in Munich for free, thanks to the fortunate location of a hill - on the side of the open part of the concert venue. According to the city police, there were 40,000 people at one point on the grounds in front of the Olympic Stadium. By the way, 73,000 ticket holders attended the concert and later had to exit through the same park in queues.

KFC gifts streamer IShowSpeed a lifetime coupon for free food

The guy loves their chicken, and the company decided to reward him for his support. At first, he was just thrilled with the merchandise they sent him, and then he accidentally found the coupon inside the box.

Childless People Are Not as Unhappy as They Are Thought to Be

Childless people are actually not as unhappy as they are thought to be. American scientists have found that almost 80% of the childless believe that their lives are easier than those of people with children. They have higher incomes and larger pension savings, so they more often indulge in what they want and save for the future. For example, childless women over 50 earn about 25% more than mothers of the same age.

Smart Ashtray

Xiaomi has released the smart Pule ashtray combined with a desktop air purifier. Inside, there is a four-layer filtration system based on hydrolysis, which cleans the intake air from tar, nicotine, etc. Maintenance is simple: you need to occasionally change the water and the HEPA H12 filter. In China, the new product costs 199 yuan.

Japanese Invent Perfect Summer Blanket

The Japanese have invented the perfect summer blanket - it cools the body and prevents sweating. But that's not all - it dries instantly and absorbs any moisture. The manufacturer does not reveal the secret but hints that it's all about the fabric.

Man commits crime to prove he is alive

A man committed a crime to prove he is alive. Indian authorities had mistakenly declared the 40-year-old man dead. He tried in every possible way to prove he was alive, but nothing worked. Soon his apartment was due to be confiscated. Then he decided that there was nothing better than attacking teachers at a random school. The police would have to open a criminal case in his name and acknowledge him as alive. That is exactly what happened. Baburam Bhil was arrested, and the police began investigating his claims.

New Full-Scale Prototype of Electric Air Taxi

Electric aircraft manufacturer Eve, a subsidiary of Embraer, has demonstrated a full-scale prototype of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi named Eve Air Mobility. The design includes eight rotors for vertical takeoff and one tail rotor for horizontal flight after reaching altitude. There are also two electric engines providing high performance and system reliability. Eve Air Mobility is designed for flights up to 100 kilometers and can carry up to four passengers and one pilot.

Chinese man coughed endlessly for two years

A Chinese man coughed endlessly for two years. Doctors could do nothing, and it turned out he had a pepper stuck in his lung. The man thought he had cancer, and everything the doctors did didn't help. Eventually, a scan revealed a tumor. After the operation, it turned out it was just a piece of chili. When the Chinese man learned about it, he remembered that he choked on food and coughed violently two years ago.

Scientists Find Oxygen Source at Depth of 4000 Meters

Scientists have found an oxygen source at a depth of 4000 meters - previously this was considered impossible as there is no light and no photosynthesis occurs. At first, it was attributed to a sensor error, but 10 years of research confirmed the hypothesis - at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean lie rocks capable of converting water into oxygen. This discovery completely changes everything we know about life on Earth, and possibly on other planets.

BMW presents the new one-of-a-kind M5

BMW has released a new one-of-a-kind M5 - the interior has been redesigned and extra power has been added. Options worth $57,000 were added in total. The features include the M Drive Professional package, which raises the top speed to 305 km/h. The V8 engine is part of a hybrid system. The output is a record 727 hp for the model. The car is painted in archive BMW Individual Frozen Orange Metallic. The BMW M5 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will be sold at the Gooding & Company auction.

The Vasconcelos Library

The Vasconcelos Library, also known as the Megalibrary, is one of the most impressive buildings in Mexico. A multi-story structure of steel, concrete, and glass with an area of 38,000 m², surrounded by greenery and water, is located in Mexico City. In the center of the main hall, a real skeleton of a gray whale is suspended, and the library's collection contains more than 600,000 books. The total cost of construction, including modifications and temporary closure, was $120 million.

Travis Scott's Concert in Milan Causes Earthquake Scare

Travis Scott's concert in Milan caused vibrations that locals mistook for an earthquake. The rapper performed at an open-air venue at the racetrack in front of an audience of 80,000 people. Simultaneously, locals reported tremors, but geophysicists did not register an earthquake.

Puzzle 2 Becomes the Highest-Grossing Animated Film in History

Puzzle 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film in history. The film managed to surpass Frozen 2, which held the first place with earnings of $1.453 billion.

Artificial Intelligence in China Adopts Socialist Values

In China, artificial intelligence is being instilled with socialist values. An alternative chatbot based on the works of Xi Jinping and official literature has been launched in China. AI should not shy away from discussing political topics and must answer more than 95% of questions. Users of Chinese chatbots have already noticed the results of this process. Most systems refuse to answer questions about the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989 or the resemblance of Xi Jinping to Winnie the Pooh.