The Smartest Travel Mug in the World

A startup called Ember has invented the smartest travel mug in the world. The Travel Mug 2 maintains the same temperature of your beverage even after 10 hours - you can forget about your morning cup of tea and find it just as hot in the evening. It also connects to your phone via Bluetooth and marks its location on a map, so you never lose it.

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December 13, 2023

Signature meatball

British IKEA has introduced its signature meatball the size of a turkey for Christmas. It is intended to replace poultry on the festive table. Giant meatballs can be won in contests on social media and company stores.

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December 13, 2023

Petition to Apple

Teddy Cottle, a 10-year-old British boy, has created a petition addressed to Apple asking for a change in the emoji depicting glasses. Teddy believes that the protruding front teeth of the emoji give a wrong impression about people who wear glasses. He suggests replacing the toothy smile with a friendly grin and renaming the mocking label 'Botanist' to a more noble 'Genius.'

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December 13, 2023

Ancient Roman Cosmetics Found in Turkey

Ancient Roman cosmetics, dating back 2,000 years, have been discovered in Turkey. Among the findings were pigments for makeup in ten different shades, mostly red and pink, as well as perfume bottles and other cosmetic accessories. Scientists also added that during the Greco-Roman era, cosmetics, including eyeshadows and blushes, were often stored inside oyster shells. A large quantity of these shells was also found at the excavation site.

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December 12, 2023

Electric scooter in miniature format

Japanese invent electric scooter that folds into a miniature briefcase. This scooter can be carried anywhere. It weighs 4.5 kg, accelerates up to 24 km/h, and can travel 15 km on a single charge. The battery is removable and can be fully charged in 2 hours. The price of this convenience is 135,000 yen.

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December 12, 2023

McDonald's is changing the preparation process of the Big Mac

Now the patties will be cooked in smaller batches and grilled more evenly. There will be more sauce, and the bun will be replaced with a sesame brioche. These changes are being made for McDonald's to keep up with competitors and offer something different.

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December 12, 2023

Beer Spa Opens in Czech Republic

A new beer spa has opened in the Czech Republic. In addition to massage and relaxation, visitors can enjoy unlimited beer and take a bath with beer extract. The cost of this service per person is 87 euros per hour.

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December 12, 2023

New Xiaomi

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia All-in-One M30 Pro robot vacuum cleaner, which does everything on its own. Apart from wet cleaning, it also has a heating function for stubborn stains, automatic drying of mops, and cleaning of the dustbin. The base is equipped with blades to cut tangled hair and fur. Moreover, the base can be connected to a water supply for water filling and draining. In China, the robot is priced at 4699 yuan.

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December 11, 2023

Floating Forest: Chinese School Named Building of the Year

The Chinese school Floating Forest has been named the Building of the Year. This amazing structure, located in the city of Ningbo, consists of 'suspended' rooms connected by winding paths with greenery. A spacious running track is located on the rooftop.

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December 10, 2023

Scientists Develop AI for Wine Origin Identification

Scientists have developed an AI for determining the region of origin of wine. It is reported that the algorithm, using machine learning, has learned to identify not only the region where the grapes were grown but even the specific vineyard where the wine was produced. Instead of looking for individual compounds that differentiate one wine from another, the algorithm analyzes all chemical substances to accurately identify each bottle.

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December 9, 2023

Jonathan the Turtle Celebrates His 191st Birthday

Jonathan the turtle has turned 191 years old. He is the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world. It is believed that he was born around 1832 since he was already fully grown when he was brought from the Seychelles Islands 50 years later. It is likely that Jonathan is even older than these rough estimates. In addition, he has long surpassed the average lifespan of his species, which is about 150 years.

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December 8, 2023

Wild Kiwi Chicks Born Near New Zealand's Capital After 100 Years

For the first time in 100 years, wild kiwi chicks have been born near New Zealand's capital. The tiny creatures came into the world in the outskirts of Wellington, just a half-hour drive from the city center. Once, the archipelago was home to 12 million birds, but their population has dropped to 68 thousand, and people are doing their best to save this unique species.

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December 8, 2023

Smart Belt Invented in Hong Kong to Replace Guide Dogs

Hong Kong-based company AI Guided has developed a smart belt called GUIDi that can replace guide dogs. This innovative device analyzes the surroundings and alerts blind users about potential collisions through vibrations.

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December 7, 2023

Woman Marries AI in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, a woman has married an AI. Artist Alicia Framis has fallen in love with the hologram AiLex, created based on her exes. She claims that marriages with programs and robots will become an integral part of the future.

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December 5, 2023

Cybertruck outruns a Porsche 911

Elon Musk has showcased how the Cybertruck surpasses a Porsche 911 while towing an identical Porsche 911. As a result, the Tesla pickup truck with cargo traveled 400 meters faster than 11 seconds, and accelerated to 92 km/h in 2.6 seconds.

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December 5, 2023

Essa beer brand to launch alcoholic ice cream with five exciting flavors

The beer brand Essa is set to enter the ice cream market with a unique twist - alcohol-infused treats. The company plans to release five distinct flavors, including lemon with mint, pineapple with grapefruit, mango with coconut, orange with cherry, and watermelon with strawberry. Currently, Essa has only submitted an application for trademark registration, indicating their intention to bring these exciting products to market.

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December 5, 2023

The Relationship Between Pet Attachment and Owner's Behavior

Scientists have analyzed the behavior of 2545 dogs and 788 cats. It turned out that the pet's attachment to the owner is related to its attachment style. If the owner wanted more interaction with the animal, the pet demonstrated the same behavior. Unsociable, aggressive, and fearful dogs and cats were usually living with people with an avoidant attachment style.

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December 5, 2023

Botticelli's Lost Madonna with Child

A painting by Botticelli called 'Madonna with Child', which went missing half a century ago, has been discovered in Italy. Originally, the artwork was located in the church of Santa Maria la Carità, and later passed down through a family as an inheritance. Art experts mistakenly believed it was lost. The painting is in poor condition, with the canvas suffering from oxidation and visible signs of damage in several places. Restoration work will begin soon. After that, the painting, valued at $110 million, will be exhibited to the public.

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December 5, 2023

Louis Vuitton Introduces Illusion Boots Disguised as Barefoot Shoes

French fashion house Louis Vuitton has come up with illusion boots that mimic barefoot shoes. They promise that the optical illusion will fool all acquaintances and passersby, as no one expects to see shoes on bare feet during autumn, let alone winter. Price - $2500

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December 4, 2023

Louis Vuitton Introduces Illusion Boots Disguised as Barefoot Shoes

French fashion house Louis Vuitton has come up with illusion boots that mimic barefoot shoes. They promise that the optical illusion will fool all acquaintances and passersby, as no one expects to see shoes on bare feet during autumn, let alone winter. Price - $2500

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December 4, 2023