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Cheerleaders in Chinese IT Departments
In Chinese companies, a new trend is emerging - bosses are hiring attractive cheerleaders for their IT departments. These beauties distribute food, cheer up employees, engage in conversations, and play board games. HR managers claim that IT departments are mainly comprised of shy men. The presence of these attractive women has significantly increased overall productivity.
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June 13, 2024
Discovery of the Longest-Living Animal in the Pacific Ocean
A creature has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean that is considered the longest-living animal on the planet. It is a glassy cup-shaped sponge that can live up to 15,000 years. The sponge was found during a 45-day research expedition in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii. Scientists believe that currently only one out of 10 animal species living here has been described by science.
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June 12, 2024
Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices in His Companies
Billionaire and owner of X company, Elon Musk, has threatened to ban Apple devices in all of his companies due to the recently announced integration with artificial intelligence developer OpenAI. The new Apple programs will include ChatGPT, which can be used during conversations with Siri. Because of this, Musk has referred to Apple devices as spy devices that provoke personal data leaks. Interestingly, office visitors will be required to surrender their iPhones to a Faraday cage.
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June 12, 2024
Mysterious Radio Signal Detected from Space
A mysterious radio signal is received on Earth from space every 54 minutes, causing scientists to sound the alarm. Something has been detected in Australia using a radio telescope that regularly sends a single pulse to Earth. The signal repeats every 54 minutes, going through three different states. The characteristics of the signal mysteriously change, contradicting the physics of neutron stars or white dwarfs. Hypotheses about a binary system and interaction between two invisible stars are being put forward. The rotation of one star around the other may possibly be causing the observed effects. Scientists are attempting to explain the phenomenon without speculating about the involvement of intelligent beings.
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June 12, 2024
Sleep Capsules in Airports: Rest and Recharge on the Go
Go Sleep sleep capsules in airports provide a convenient solution for weary travelers. Each capsule is equipped with a comfortable leather mattress, storage space for luggage, charging ports, and a breathable partition. The cost of relaxation ranges from $10 to $15 per hour.
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June 12, 2024
Smart Glasses with Built-in Display, Camera, and AI Assistant
Smart glasses act as an all-in-one device with a built-in display, camera, and AI assistant. Equipped with 10 built-in sensors including a camera, microphone, speakers, GPS, blood oxygen level monitor, thermometer, and more, this device offers a wide range of features. These include voice control, call capabilities, route navigation, speed tracking, health monitoring data, notifications, and other important information. The device is also promised to provide up to 10 hours of battery life. The price starts at $379.
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June 12, 2024
Indian Space Startup Successfully Launches 3D-Printed Rocket Engine
India's space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first suborbital test vehicle equipped with unique rocket engines printed on a 3D printer, after two years of preparation and four delays in recent months due to technical failures.
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June 12, 2024
Coca-Cola Goes Transparent in Japan
Coca-Cola is now being sold as a transparent drink in Japan. The company has completely removed the black dye from its beverage. The reason behind this change is that office workers love to bring this drink to work, but due to its black color, their colleagues and bosses would immediately recognize that they were drinking Coca-Cola and silently judge or even reproach them. All because of the health and fitness trend in Japan. Now, the decolorized Coca-Cola in a glass looks just like water.
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June 11, 2024
The Fascinating Invention of the Past - the 1954 Drone-Copter Segway
The De Lackner HZ-1 Aerocycle was an interesting invention from the past, created for the American military as a personal helicopter that could be learned to control in just 20 minutes. It could reach speeds of up to 120 km/h and even land on water. However, its fuel capacity only allowed for a distance of 24 km. The project was closed due to impracticality and a dangerous design, as two accidents occurred during testing, one of which nearly cost the test pilot his life.
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June 11, 2024
Tourists in China Forced to Use Timer in Restrooms to Prevent Excessive Smartphone Use
In China, tourists are now required to use a timer when using restrooms to discourage them from spending too much time inside with their smartphones. Additionally, restrooms have been divided by gender using LED panels. Authorities are even considering installing alarms to ensure that no one overstays their welcome. Some individuals have already expressed their discontent, feeling as if they are under constant surveillance.
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June 11, 2024
Lacoste logo change: Supporting Novak Djokovic with a symbol of recovery
Lacoste has altered its logo - the crocodile now has a bandaged paw. The brand decided to show support for its Serbian tennis ambassador Novak Djokovic, who suffered a serious knee injury.
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June 10, 2024
Brazilian PS Store introduces installment plan for game purchases
Brazilian PS Store has allowed users to buy games in installments. Users can split the payment into two, three, or four parts and not overpay. In addition to games, in-app purchases can also be made, but not PS Plus subscription. Players have positively evaluated the service due to the rising prices of games, and installments allow them to buy games more frequently. The introduction of installments in other regions is unknown.
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June 10, 2024
Chinese Create Home Hydrogen Generator that Extracts Drinking Water from Air
Chinese researchers have developed a home hydrogen generator that can extract drinking water from the air. The machine sucks in air and converts it into condensation, which is then passed through a 6-stage filtration system. According to the creators, it can produce up to 19 liters per day, depending on the humidity level. Deliveries are promised in September, with a pre-order price of $329.
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June 10, 2024
The Age When People Stop Being Cool
Recently, American researchers conducted a survey and found out that people, on average, stop being cool at the age of 39. At this age, a person starts lagging behind fashion trends, stops keeping up with the latest developments in the world of art, literature, and fashion. It's kind of sad, don't you think?
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June 10, 2024
Japan's Ambitious Plan: Building a Space Elevator
Japan wants to build a space elevator. Obayashi Corporation has announced plans to create a $100 billion transportation system that will allow people to reach orbit without rockets. Optimistic Japanese people promise that construction could begin in 2025 and be completed by 2050.
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June 10, 2024
Sara Milliken - Winner of Miss Alabama 2024 Overcomes Online Hate
Sara Milliken, the winner of the Miss Alabama 2024 pageant, is preparing to compete in the Miss America pageant in November in Florida. Despite her achievements, Sara has been subjected to cruel online mockery by haters. However, she quickly responded to the accusations, urging the haters to consider the emotional damage such comments can cause.
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June 9, 2024
Elon Musk is ready to leave Tesla
Tesla Chairman of the Board Robin Denholm has appealed to shareholders to support the payment of a $56 billion compensation package to Elon Musk in order to prevent his departure from the company. Shareholders must decide whether to grant Musk this significant sum or risk losing him as CEO, which could happen as early as June 13th.
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June 9, 2024
Unmanned cargo delivery drone tested on Everest
A unmanned cargo delivery drone was tested on Everest to aid climbers. The drone delivered three oxygen tanks and 1.5 kilograms of other supplies from the base camp to an altitude of approximately 6,000 meters in just 12 minutes. On the return trip, it transported used mountaineering equipment. The drone has a maximum carrying capacity of 15 kilograms. It will facilitate high-altitude mountaineering, rescue operations, and environmental protection efforts.
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June 9, 2024
Boeing Successfully Docks its First Ship to the ISS
Boeing has successfully docked its first ship to the International Space Station (ISS). However, it was not without problems: two new helium leaks occurred in orbit and 5 out of 28 engines failed, although four of them were restarted. The astronauts will stay on the station for eight days and then return to Earth on the same ship.
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June 9, 2024
Government dating app
The government of Japan has launched a state dating application that allows users to see their partner's exact earnings, place of work, property ownership, and car ownership. Additionally, married individuals and those already in a registered marriage will not be able to access the app as the system will conduct mandatory marriage checks.
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June 9, 2024