China's Deepest Laboratory: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe

The deepest laboratory on Earth has started its operations in China. Hidden 2.4 kilometers beneath the Jinping mountain range, this groundbreaking facility experiences minimal cosmic particle interference, allowing for unique and groundbreaking physics experiments, as well as the search for dark matter.

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December 15, 2023

Ancient Byzantine Coin with Image of Jesus Christ Found in Norway

In Norway, an ancient Byzantine coin with an image of Jesus Christ has been discovered. It was minted between 977 and 1025 AD and is remarkably well-preserved. The coin features a depiction of Jesus Christ and the inscription: Jesus Christ, King of Kings. On the other side, there are engravings of the emperor brothers Basil II and Constantine VIII.

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December 15, 2023

IMDb Reveals the Most Popular Movies and TV Shows of 2023

IMDb has unveiled the most popular movies and TV shows of 2023, based on viewer ratings and online discussions. Pedro Pascal emerged as the most popular actor of 2023, thanks to his leading roles in 'Us' and 'The Mandalorian'. The top movies were 'Oppenheimer' (8.4/10), 'Barbie' (7.0/10), and 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Part 3' (7.9/10). Among the TV shows, 'Us' (8.8/10), 'Ahsoka' (7.6/10), and 'The Inheritors' (8.9/10) generated the most discussions and viewership.

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December 13, 2023

Taylor Swift's The Eras World Tour

Taylor Swift's The Eras World Tour has entered the Guinness World Records as the most profitable tour. The tour has collected over 1 billion dollars, surpassing the previous record set by Elton John, who earned 939 million. It has also become the most successful among female performers, gathering twice as much as Beyonce's two concert tours. It is worth reminding that Taylor Swift's fans distinguished themselves at the concert in Seattle, where they caused a record-breaking seismic activity comparable to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.

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December 13, 2023

Billionaire expands family

The heir to the Hermes empire wants to adopt his 51-year-old gardener in order to pass on an inheritance worth $11 billion. Nicolas Puchu, who is already 80 years old, is a lonely grandfather with no wife or children, but he has a massive fortune that will soon be transferred to his gardener from a modest Moroccan family. He will become his legal son, receive $11.4 billion, and join the list of the richest people in Switzerland.

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December 13, 2023

Pantone Color Institute selects Peach Fuzz as the main color of 2024

The Pantone Color Institute has chosen Peach Fuzz, a shade of soft orange, as the main color of 2024. According to the institute, this color symbolizes inner tranquility, a profound need for community, unity, and social connections. The color of 2023 was vibrant magenta (Viva Magenta), and in 2022 it was blue with a purple-red undertone (Very Peri).

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December 13, 2023

Dog-Salesperson Found in Japan

In Japan, a store with a dog-salesperson has been discovered. Shu, a Shiba Inu from Sapporo, manages the shop selling food and clothing. Customers take products, leave money, and pet the employee.

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December 13, 2023

Speeding cyclists in Belgium to face fines starting from 2024

Belgium will start imposing fines on cyclists for exceeding the speed limit. In the Belgian region of Flanders, cyclists will be fined for speeding over 30 km/h. The changes in legislation will take effect in 2024. Cameras will be installed to capture violations on the streets. It remains unclear how the offenders will be identified, as cyclists are not required to display license plates.

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December 13, 2023

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