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Caviar Unveils Gold iPhone 15 Pro with Meteorite and Dinosaur Particles
Caviar has unveiled the gold iPhone 15 Pro with particles of meteorite and dinosaur. The Time Machine body is made of 24-carat gold and decorated with unique materials such as particles of tyrannosaurus tooth, megalodon tooth, mammoth tusk, ancient Roman spear, Swedish bullet, and even iPhone 2G. The highlight of the finish is considered to be fragments of the Muonionalusta meteorite, which is 4.5 billion years old.
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October 7, 2023
Ban on calling potential buyers with shouts introduced in Antalya markets
Traders in Antalya are now prohibited from calling potential buyers with shouts in the markets. Penalties under the Misdemeanor Law will be imposed on owners of trading points who shout at buyers, with a fine of $50 per shout.
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October 7, 2023
Water Fleas: Nature's Cleaners
Water fleas have helped researchers clean sewage water. Scientists have grown a population of water fleas from sediment found at the bottom of rivers. These organisms are capable of consuming many pollutants, such as leftover medications, pesticides, heavy metals, and chemicals. Water fleas can also adapt to various conditions and sustain their population on their own. Scientists believe that they can be successfully used in modern wastewater treatment plants.
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October 7, 2023
Panasonic Releases Star Wars Stormtrooper Electric Shaver
Panasonic has released an electric shaver in the form of a Star Wars stormtrooper. It is equipped with three Japanese stainless steel blades and a retractable trimmer. The white device is adorned with black details reminiscent of the masks and armor of the Empire soldiers. The cost of such a shaver is $149.
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October 7, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Outpaces Tesla: Introducing Level 3 Autopilot
Mercedes-Benz has surpassed Tesla by becoming the first to launch Level 3 autopilot. Level 3 autopilot allows drivers to completely let go of the steering wheel and focus on other tasks, while still being prepared to take control at any moment.
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October 6, 2023
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.
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October 6, 2023
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.
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October 6, 2023
Robodogs Make Their Debut in Football
Robodogs were first used in football during the Asian Games in China. They delivered equipment and retrieved discs.
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October 6, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 5, 2023
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.
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October 4, 2023
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.
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October 4, 2023
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.
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October 4, 2023
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.
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October 4, 2023
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.
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October 4, 2023