Ugliest lawn competition raises awareness of water waste

The competition for the ugliest lawn took place in Europe. The residents of the Swedish island of Gotland organized the competition after authorities banned watering of private land. The organizers tried to draw attention to the problem of unnecessary water consumption. The winning lawn of the competition should demonstrate the complete absence of watering and attention from its owner.

Rick and Morty-inspired desserts appeared in China

In honor of the new season of the science-fiction animated series, a local confectionery, Holiland, has baked Rick's pickles and edible portals.

Robodogs Make Their Debut in Football

Robodogs were first used in football during the Asian Games in China. They delivered equipment and retrieved discs.

104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner Jumps with a Parachute to Enter the Guinness Book of Records

104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner jumped with a parachute from a height of 4.1 thousand meters to enter the Guinness Book of Records. Previously, the title of the world's oldest parachutist belonged to 103-year-old Ingegard Larsson from Sweden.

Picasso's Still Life with His Muse to Be Auctioned

Picasso's still life with the depiction of his muse will be put up for auction. The artist painted the canvas in 1932. Representatives of Sotheby's auction house add that it is among the most valuable Picasso's artworks ever presented at an auction. Its preliminary value is estimated at 25 million dollars, which is nearly three times higher than the previous price of the artwork.

Rare Case: Superfetation Occurs in Pregnant Woman

A woman got pregnant for the second time while already being pregnant. This phenomenon is called superetation, and only 10 cases have been registered worldwide. The first conception happened naturally, but the second one was achieved through IVF because the man had testicular cancer and the couple was unsure about natural conception.

House of Jin and Otis from the TV series 'Sex Education' is up for sale

The 100-year-old Norwegian house that has been a favorite destination for fans of the TV series for the past several years is now on the market. The owner, who has owned the house for 21 years, has decided to sell it. The house can be purchased for 1.5 million pounds sterling.

Australian Retirees Live on Cruise Ship to Avoid Retirement Home Costs

An Australian couple has been living aboard the Coral Princess cruise ship for one and a half years to avoid paying for a retirement home. Marty and Jess Ansen have booked 51 consecutive trips on the cruise liner, claiming that it is cheaper than living in a retirement home. The couple asserts that they are the ones welcoming the captains on board, not the other way around. They have become celebrities who inspire others, with some passengers specifically requesting to meet them.

Unusual Relaxation: Hugging Cows Unlimited for $20 in Hawaii

There is a place in Hawaii called Krishna Cow Sanctuary where you can hug cows unlimited for just $20. Some people enjoy it so much that they fall asleep together with the cows.

China Launches High-Speed Trains Across the Sea

China has launched high-speed trains across the sea, connecting the cities of Fuzhou and Xiamen in the Fujian province, Eastern China. The railway stretches for 277 km and offers a breathtaking view of the sea as it runs over a 19.9 km section above the water. It crosses three coastal bays. This is China's first high-speed railway across the sea, with a design speed of up to 350 km/h.

Robotic wolves protect Japanese cities from bears

In Japan, robot wolves are guarding cities against bears. Young bears have been moving to neglected forests for decades, living closer to cities, getting used to bright lights and noise, and becoming less afraid of humans. The situation worsens due to a decrease in acorn production - the largest food source for bears.

Helsinki to Launch World's First Autonomous Water Taxis

Helsinki is set to launch the world's first autonomous water taxis. The standard version of the vessel travels at a cruising speed of 11 kilometers per hour. The batteries provide 9 hours of operation, with the additional energy from solar panels. Electric catamarans can be hailed through a smartphone application.

Tesla introduces new technology for casting car chassis

Car chassis bottoms at Tesla factories will now be cast as a single piece. The company is working on upgrading its gigacasting technology, which allows all the parts of the car's chassis bottom to be cast under pressure as a whole. It is currently unknown when and at which factory this update will be implemented.

French introduce the 'smartphone killer'

A strange gadget has been presented in France. Models at Paris Fashion Week walked the runway with a peculiar device attached to their chests. Called Ai Pin, it is a device with a projector instead of a display, which can be attached to clothing and projects images directly onto the palm. According to developers, Ai Pin will replace smartphones in the future.

AI-powered robots now doing manicures in the USA

In the USA, AI-powered robots have started doing manicures. The job takes just 10 minutes and is 6 times cheaper than the services provided by a human master.

Invention of a Pillow for Napping at Work in Japan

In Japan, a pillow for napping at work has been invented. This gadget is placed on the office desk and allows one to get some rest without straining the neck and experiencing hand numbness. It is possible to take a short nap for an hour, and at the right time, the pillow will wake you up with a pleasant vibration.

Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for mRNA COVID vaccines

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their creation of the technology underlying mRNA vaccines, primarily against COVID-19.

Scientists prove that studying before sleep is more effective

Scientists have proven that studying before sleep is more effective. The analysis included 77 participants who performed morning and evening tests with a one-week interval. They solved complex tasks and then underwent testing after 10.5 hours. In cases where learning took place in the evening and the exam was held the next morning, the results were better.

Accelerated Glacier Melting in Switzerland

Glacier melting in Switzerland has accelerated. In just two years, they have lost 10% of their volume - the same amount as was lost from 1960 to 1990, according to the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network. Scientists attribute the rapid reduction of ice cover to record high temperatures in summer and low winter precipitation.

Canadian Man Sets Guinness World Record for Eating Carolina Reapers

Canadian resident Mike Jack has made it into the Guinness World Records by consuming 50 Carolina Reaper peppers in 6 minutes and 49.2 seconds. He then proceeded to "destroy" another 85 of these peppers. These peppers are recognized as the hottest in the world. Previously, Jack also set records for chugging a bottle of hot sauce in 8.56 seconds and a liter of tomato sauce in 1 minute and 5.56 seconds. However, the Canadian ranks second in the world for consuming Carolina Reapers in one sitting, with Australian Gregory Barlow holding the top spot with 185 peppers of this variety.