South Korea to ban dog consumption

South Korea is set to ban the consumption of dogs following pressure from animal rights activists. The corresponding bill will be presented this year and is expected to be approved by Parliament. Law enforcement officials have already hinted that they will swiftly put an end to the entire industry once the law takes effect.

Samsung's Eco-Friendly TV Packaging Turns into a Cat House

Boxes from Samsung TVs are transforming into cozy homes for cats. Samsung has announced that its televisions are now being packaged in eco-friendly boxes that can easily be turned into a cat house, magazine rack, or shelf. This packaging is designed for The Serif, The Frame, and The Sero TV series. The boxes also feature a QR code with instructions.

Swiss brand MB&F releases luxury UFO-inspired watch

Swiss brand MB&F has released the Horological Machine Nº11 luxury watch, inspired by UFOs. The watch features three dials: the main dial displays the time, while the two additional ones show the air temperature and a timer to the next winding of the mechanism. The case is made of titanium, with a sapphire crystal on top, and each piece is handmade. The price is 248,000 euros.

Philippine Mattress Company Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Largest Human Domino Event

The Philippine mattress manufacturing company has marked its 55th anniversary on a grand scale by organizing the largest human domino event. A total of 2,355 employees took part in the adventure, with each person holding a mattress behind their back. This performance has made it into the Guinness World Records.

Scientists have proposed using tongue twisters to determine the degree of intoxication

In experiments, adult participants were given a large dose of alcohol and asked to repeat various tongue twisters every hour for seven hours after consuming the drink. Then, artificial intelligence was trained on the acquired data with speech recordings and their corresponding alcohol concentrations in exhaled air. The results showed that voice analysis determined alcohol intoxication with an accuracy of 98%. In this case, intoxication was considered to be an alcohol concentration above 0.08% - in the United States, this is the legal limit for driving.

Powerful magnetic storm of class K-Index 4 to hit Earth for several days

A powerful magnetic storm of class K-Index 4 will cover the Earth and rage for several days. The first surge is expected in the evening of November 21st.

A story of devotion

A man who went missing three months ago was found dead in the mountains of Colorado, with his loyal dog by his side. The pet never left his owner's side during this period and was found unharmed. The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic and later reunited with his family. It seems that dogs truly are the most faithful creatures on earth.

China launches the fastest internet in the world

China has launched the fastest internet in the world with a speed of 1.2 terabits (1200 gigabits) per second. This speed is enough to download 9000 HD quality movies in just one minute. The cable, which is 3000 km long, was laid between Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou, and the project was implemented by the telecommunications operator China Mobile and Huawei company.

Clothes that glow in the dark

British brand Vollebak releases unusual clothing with a secret - during the day it charges with energy, and at night it glows green. The whole trick is in the phosphorescent substance, which is located between the layers of fabric - just a couple of hours in the sun will allow you to shine for 12 hours.

Heineken Introduces Genetic Test to Determine Your Favorite Beer

Heineken has created a genetic test that will help identify your favorite type of beer. What's interesting is that this is more than just a marketing gimmick: the development of the tester was carried out by renowned geneticist Andrew Schilling.

Eruption of Mount Etna on Sicily

An eruption of Mount Etna has occurred on Sicily. The lava was ejected to a height of about 4,500 meters, but it did not affect the nearest city of Catania. Mount Etna is considered the highest active volcano in Europe. Due to eruptions, airports in the vicinity of the volcano often close their airspace.

The First Successful Whole Eye Transplant in the US

The first-ever whole eye transplant surgery was performed in the United States. A 46-year-old lineman from Arkansas lost half of his face after a horrific electrical shock, and New York doctors decided to give him a new eye. The operation lasted for 21 hours and involved over 140 surgeons and nurses. Everything went smoothly, and now the new eye can even cry.

Vacancy for Christmas enthusiasts

The company CableTV is looking for a person who will watch 25 Christmas movies in 25 days. Their task will be to evaluate them from the perspective of nostalgia, emotional storytelling, and the overall feeling of the holiday. They will be paid $2500 for this.

T-Shirt TV: A Futuristic Shirt with a Built-in Screen

Introducing a T-shirt with an embedded screen. T-Shirt TV allows you to display videos from your phone. Moreover, the shirt can be washed and the screen remains cool. The only downside is that the screen only operates for 2-4 hours.

China to Begin Mass Production of Humanoid Robots by 2025

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has officially announced that mass production of humanoid robots will begin by 2025. The document states that robots will become the most groundbreaking products after computers, smartphones, and transportation vehicles.

Zodiac Perfumery: Fragrances that Match Your Zodiac Sign

Zodiac Perfumery has unveiled a collection of perfumes inspired by the signs of the zodiac. The set includes 12 different scents that reveal the personality traits of individuals and correspond to the vibrations of each zodiac sign. Additionally, each perfume comes with a personalized natal chart accessed through a QR code.

Controlling Lucid Dreams

Dutch startup Prophetic aims to create a ring that will allow people to enter a state of lucid dreaming at will. Few are able to achieve full control over their dreams and have a blast exploring them. Neuropsychologists have decided it's time to change that and are already working on a device that can manually activate lucid dreams. While such technology already exists, it is currently too bulky, but if Prophetic succeeds, the dream activator will fit comfortably on a bedside table.

First Robodog Arrest Made in the USA

The first arrest of a person by a robodog has taken place in the USA. The Los Angeles police deployed a robot on a bus, where a guy with a weapon was sitting. He noticed the robodog and surrendered.

A new record for the amount of beer consumed has been set

Fifty German tourists arrived in Spain and not only had a great time but also broke the world record for the amount of beer consumed - 1254 glasses in three hours. The Germans did not know each other, so they connected in a shared chat for travelers. They agreed to meet at a bar to try to drink as much beer as possible. According to the establishment where it all happened, the record holders paid around 2380 euros for the drinks.

Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York

The height of the skyscraper is 381 meters, and the number of floors is 102. Leto became the first person in history to climb this landmark. "To tell you the truth, I was more worried than nervous. But to be honest, it was very, very difficult. It was a lot harder than I thought," said the actor and musician.