Historic mansion is up for sale

A five-story mansion from the 19th century, famous for its appearance in the movie Home Alone 2, is up for sale for $6.7 million. It was in this house that Macaulay Culkin defended himself against burglars in 1992. The mansion features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an inner courtyard, and a wine cellar.

Chinese Nio unveils flagship electric sedan ET9 to rival Mercedes-Maybach

Chinese Nio has showcased its flagship electric sedan ET9, positioning it as a competitor to the Mercedes-Maybach. It features two motors with 707 horsepower and the ability to quickly replace depleted batteries in 3 minutes. The interior boasts luxurious seats, retractable tables, multiple displays, wireless chargers, and a mini-bar with a refrigerator. The price starts from ¥800,000.

New Xiaomi

Xiaomi has released a smartphone dedicated to the pink bear from Toy Story. It is adorned with gold accents and comes with a plush teddy bear head case, a pompom strap, and a set of stickers.

Female tears reduce male aggression, study finds

Female tears contain a substance that reduces male aggression. For their study, scientists collected tears rolling down the faces of women as they watched sad movies. Then, the tears were given to men to smell, along with a physiological solution. The experiments showed that female tears caused certain changes in the brain that reduced male aggression by over 40%. Scientists hope to identify the active substance in tears, which would allow its use in medications to decrease aggression.

Brazilian prison replaces guard dogs with geese

In a Brazilian prison, guard dogs have been replaced with geese. The birds help prevent prisoner escapes. The colony's management believed that maintaining a flock of geese for territory protection is cheaper and more effective than a pack of dogs. Thanks to their vigilance and loud voice, they quickly attract the attention of the guards.

Treehouse for Rent: Sun Always Shines in Norway

In Norway, a treehouse is available for rent that can be rotated to ensure the sun is always in the right spot. Located in a forest near the town of Brumunddal, the treehouse features a kitchen, shower, a suspended double bed hanging from the ceiling, and a fireplace. On the roof, there is a terrace for enjoying the views. The rate for a night's stay is 4999 Norwegian crowns.

Nanorobot

Nanorobots have the ability to create infinite copies of themselves. Researchers have developed a programmable nanorobot composed of just four strands of DNA. This tiny robot captures other DNA fragments using ultraviolet light and connects them together to create new nanomachines, including its own replicas. A thousand such bots can fit on the width of a human hair. This technology can be applied in the production of medications, enzymes, and other chemical substances inside the cells of organisms. However, some believe that self-replicating nanorobots have the potential to cause an apocalypse.

Scientists have created an AI that can predict the date of death with 78% accuracy

The model was trained on data from millions of individuals, taking into account factors such as birth time, education, salary, health condition, and chronic illnesses. Now, by inputting an individual's data into the neural network, it can determine the year of death with a 78% probability. This specific model was trained using data from Denmark, but in the near future, neural networks for other countries and even specific regions may be developed.

52% of people are not in the holiday mood

People are so tired of all the December rush that they no longer want New Year. Many admit that in December they try their best to hide their state, 18% work remotely, 11% turn off the camera during video calls, and 10% hide behind dark glasses to conceal bags under their eyes.

Chinese Neural Network Story Wins Science Fiction Contest

In China, a story written by a neural network won a science fiction contest. Sheng Yan surprised the jury, who called his story 'very sensitive,' but it turned out that he created the story in just 3 hours using neural networks. The majority of the time was spent editing the text and providing explanations for the AI.

Historic Building Moved in Canada Using 700 Bars of Soap

It is reported that builders initially made an excavation, installed more than 12 steel beams, and attempted to move the building using two excavators and a tow truck, but they were unsuccessful. Then the workers lifted the building by 2.5 centimeters using hydraulic jacks and placed 700 bars of soap between the structural elements. Overnight, it compressed under its weight, and the beams became slippery. As a result, the 200-year-old, 199.5-ton building was successfully moved 9.1 meters.

Catholic Church Allows Blessing of Same-Sex Couples

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, responsible for the purity of doctrine, has officially allowed Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. The document was approved by Pope Francis. However, the opinion of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the unions themselves does not change, and the possibility of giving blessings does not imply church approval of same-sex marriages.

Jacob & Co releases unique casino watch with built-in roulette

Jacob & Co company has released unusual casino watches with a built-in roulette. In addition to the dial, there is indeed a roulette field inside - by pressing a button, a ball is launched into it, so all you have to do is place your bets.

True Invisibility Cloak Released for Harry Potter Fans

A real invisibility cloak has been released for Harry Potter fans. The trick is in the special app that comes with it - it detects the cloak as a greenscreen and adds a semi-transparent effect.

Chimpanzees Can Remember Relatives After Decades, Scientists Discover

Scientists have found that chimpanzees can remember their relatives even after several decades. The researchers conducted experiments on 26 animals from zoos, ranging in age from 2 to 46 years old. These primates had previously been separated from a family member due to various circumstances. The familiar faces of their relatives captured more attention from the primates. On average, they would gaze at their photos for about a quarter of a second longer than pictures of unfamiliar monkeys.

Guinness releases winter boots that leave beer glass-shaped tracks

Guinness has released winter boots that leave traces in the shape of a beer glass. They are designed to help you find your way to the bar for those who will follow after you.

The worst time to work according to Slack research

In the corporate messenger Slack, a study was conducted and the worst time for work was named. From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, it is better not to burden yourself with complex tasks, as productivity sharply decreases. It is most likely advisable to take a rest or spend time solving easy tasks. Experts recommend setting complex task solutions for the morning, while postponing easy ones for the evening. Listening to music can also help increase activity.

Xiaomi launches home laser engraving machine

Xiaomi has released a home laser engraving machine. The device allows you to personalize any item by adding engravings or drawings. It works with almost any surface, from paper and leather to plastic and plants.

Interesting discovery

Scratching a dog's ear is comparable to drug use for humans, scientists have found. It turns out that it's all due to a nerve branch located there that releases endorphins. This is what makes the dog feel maximally relaxed.

Paper Books Triumph over Electronic Ones

It turns out that the perception of information in physical books is 6-8 times better than in digital versions. The problem is that people quickly read from gadgets without immersing themselves in the essence of the text. As a result, cognitive skills such as memory, imagination, and attention suffer.