Man finds relief by having two fingers amputated

A man asked to have two fingers removed because he had always felt that they didn't belong to him. Doctors agreed and amputated his ring finger and little finger. After the procedure, the man sighed with relief. He had been haunted by nightmares of these two fingers burning or decaying his whole life. He constantly obsessed over them.

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April 22, 2024

Sleep Patterns of Bosses and Workers: A Statistical Perspective

According to statistics from the United Kingdom, your boss sleeps more than you. It's not surprising, but it's a fact: the higher the managerial position, the better the quality of life and the longer the duration of sleep. Moreover, leaders often take naps during the day. However, things are worse for ordinary workers as job stress hinders them from getting enough rest.

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April 22, 2024

Tesla Model Y Saves a Life Thanks to Fully Autonomous Mode

Tesla Model Y saved a person's life when the owner's blood glucose level dramatically rose due to a malfunction in the insulin pump. The individual crawled to their car, entered the hospital address, and arrived at the hospital. This was all possible because on April 1st, Tesla introduced a fully autonomous mode. The car even parked itself, allowing doctors to promptly provide assistance.

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April 22, 2024

New York Police Introduces Windshield Blockers

The New York Police have begun using windshield blockers. These are large pieces of smart plastic that are attached to the windshields of improperly parked cars. The official way to remove it is to pay a fine, but clever car enthusiasts have discovered another method. They heat the windshield for 10-15 minutes and then remove the suction cups with a credit card.

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April 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Facilitates the Creation of More Advanced Vaccines

A team of geneticists and machine learning specialists used a language AI model to develop an mRNA vaccine, which turned out to be nearly 33% more effective than those created by humans.

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April 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Can Pretend to Be Dumber Than It Is, Scientists Say

Researchers asked AI to behave like a child aged one to six who is learning language. The experiment involved over 1000 trials and cognitive tests, and in some of them, the algorithm demonstrated that it can intentionally lower its results and simulate a lower intelligence than it actually possesses. The findings of the study could aid in the development of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) - the next step after Artificial Intelligence.

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April 20, 2024

Xiaomi to Launch Redmi Turbo 3 and Redmi Pad Pro Gadgets with Harry Potter Theme

The devices will come with accessories and merchandise designed in the famous universe. The tablet case will be made in the form of a letter from Hogwarts. The exact prices are still unknown, but the new products will be available in April in China.

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April 20, 2024

The Longest Car in the World

The longest car in the world is called the American Dream monster and it has been featured three times in the Guinness Book of World Records: its length has been extended several times, currently reaching 30.5 meters. The car features a pool, mini golf, and a helicopter pad. The first version of this limousine was built in 1986 by Hollywood customizer Jay Ohrberg, who also worked on the design of the DeLorean car for Back to the Future. Currently, it is housed in the Dezerland Park museum in Orlando.

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April 20, 2024

NASA Initiates Development of Standard Lunar Time

Since the Moon has less gravity than Earth, atomic clocks placed on its surface would run ahead by 58.7 microseconds per day compared to Earth clocks. Currently, such a difference could be critically important for communication and other systems. The new standard will be based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on Earth. A preliminary plan is expected to be prepared by 2026.

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April 20, 2024

Scientists name the place with the cleanest air on Earth

Scientists have named the Southern Ocean as the place with the cleanest air on Earth. The air above it has a low level of aerosols - suspended solid particles or liquid droplets in the air. This is influenced by several factors, including the growth of tiny plant-like organisms called phytoplankton. They are a source of airborne sulfate particles. The Southern Ocean has also been identified as the cloudiest place on Earth. Additionally, short-lived sporadic showers are often observed here, which can also affect air quality.

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April 20, 2024

Elon Musk's Plan to Send a Million People to Mars

Elon Musk plans to send about a million people to Mars on Starship-3 rockets. According to Musk, the base for future space missions at SpaceX is already being established. One of the key achievements in this plan is the reuse of rocket parts. Conquering Mars will require not just a hundred rockets. Musk's company is currently working on the Starship rockets. It is planned that in 2025, Starship will take off and land on Earth. However, the Martian mission will involve the Starship-3 rockets, not the current prototype. As for colonization, Musk believes that about a million people need to be sent to Mars for success. But before that, Musk's company plans to build a base on the Moon.

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April 17, 2024

British runner completes 16,000-kilometer journey across Africa

Ross Cook became the first person to run across the entire Africa. The 16,000-kilometer route took him 352 days. He documented his run on social media and also organized a charity fundraiser, raising a total of $750,000. Along the way, the British runner was attempted to be robbed in Angola at gunpoint and was briefly held hostage in Congo.

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April 16, 2024

Open AI has announced the release of a new neural network capable of generating any voice within 15 seconds

According to the company, Voice Engine will break language barriers, enabling content creators and companies to communicate with their audience in different languages using their own voice. Additionally, this tool will be crucial for those who have lost their voice due to various reasons or are facing speech difficulties. The neural network is currently not available for widespread use due to the company's concerns, as they engage in dialogues with politicians and various official bodies.

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April 16, 2024

China introduces the first cat toilet with flush system

China has invented the first cat toilet with a flush system. The smart Petgugu Global litter box connects to the sewer and frees the owner from daily cleaning.

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April 15, 2024

Lexus Honors Beyoncé Cowboy Carter with Radiator-Inspired Seat Belt Buckle

Lexus has released a seat belt buckle in honor of the release of Beyoncé Cowboy Carter's new album. The design is inspired by the Lexus radiator grille. The buckle is also adorned with 32 diamonds, symbolizing the singer's 32 Grammy Awards.

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April 15, 2024

Record-breaking Rise in Robusta Coffee Prices Causes Fears of Supply Shortage

The price of a ton of Robusta coffee has reached a 15-year high. Currently, a ton of beans costs $3838 - a level not seen since the 2008 crisis. Sellers are concerned about a potential shortage in supplies, which is predicted due to a water shortage in Vietnam, one of the main coffee exporters.

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April 15, 2024

Jeff Bezos Begins Construction of $42 Million Giant Clocks

If you are rich, you buy a Rolex for $42 thousand. But if you are the richest person in the world, you build your own clocks for $42 million. This is the project being realized by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon with a fortune of $120 billion. These gigantic clocks, which he believes will outlast human civilization, are currently being assembled. Recently, the billionaire announced that the construction of the unique device, which took 12 years to develop the necessary technologies, has finally begun. The first mechanism, standing at a height of 150 meters, has been installed deep inside the hollowed-out caves of a Texas mountain.

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April 15, 2024

Botswana Plans to Gift Germany 20,000 Elephants

Botswana wants to give Germany 20,000 elephants. There are currently 130,000 elephants in the African country, thanks to successful initiatives to conserve the species. However, their population has become too large, leading to attacks on humans, destruction of crops, and damage to villages. To deal with the elephant overpopulation, Botswana is distributing them to neighboring countries and encouraging controlled hunting. In response, Germany has decided to ban the import of hunting trophies as a protest against the cruel treatment of elephants. Botswana did not appreciate this and stated that they would gift Germany 20,000 elephants.

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April 15, 2024

Invasion of Trillions of Cicadas Expected in the United States

American scientists have calculated that the United States is facing an invasion of hundreds of trillions of cicadas. This year, the 13-year and 17-year life cycles of two large populations will coincide. Scientists are bewildered by the mystery of the synchronous birth of cicadas. These winged insects are capable of spending years forming underground, only to reveal themselves to the world at once. It is expected that there will be a million insects per acre.

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April 11, 2024

Using Bricks Before Pedestrian Crosswalks in Canada

In Canada, you can take a brick before a pedestrian crosswalk to ensure that cars stop and let you pass. This method is helpful at unregulated crossings without traffic lights. In reality, the bricks are made of polystyrene foam. Just don't tell the drivers!

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April 11, 2024