Quitting social media doesn't always improve mental health

Participants in the study were asked to refrain from using social media apps for one week and the effects were observed. According to daily surveys, people experienced a decrease in negative emotions, including boredom and loneliness, but a similar decline was also seen in positive feelings. The results indicate that quitting social media abruptly does not solve any problems, while moderate use of social networks can be beneficial for mental well-being.

New Island Emerges in Japan after Volcanic Eruption

A new island with a diameter of 100 meters has appeared in Japan after a volcanic eruption. Scientists believe that a so-called phreatomagmatic explosion occurred during the eruption. The molten magma came into contact with water, causing a powerful shockwave. During the eruption, plumes of smoke and ash rose more than 50 meters into the air every few minutes. Huge rocks were expelled from the ocean floor onto the surface of the ocean. The new island may increase in size and change its shape if the eruptions continue.

Aftercare: Caring for Submissives' Emotional Well-being in BDSM

Sexual impact on an individual in BDSM style is often very intense, compelling them to experience strong physical and emotional sensations. Therefore, after a BDSM session, aftercare is usually practiced to provide post-session care. It can be diverse, for example. The primary goal of aftercare is to create a sense of safety, calmness, and comfort for the submissive, helping them feel more at ease, release intense emotions, build emotional connection and trust.

Myocompression orgasm

Orgasm from leg compression, also known as myocompressive orgasm, can occur during physical exercises, climbing ropes, or simply from strong compression/crossing of the thighs. By performing these actions, women stimulate blood flow to the organs of the pelvis, exciting the nerve receptors in this area and triggering muscular contractions, which result in a similar orgasmic experience.

Horoscope for November 15

Capricorn: It is better to avoid meeting with relatives and friends today. Irritability that will overcome you may cause a serious conflict. Aquarius: Pay attention to the words that you may hear completely by chance. Thus, the Universe will give you the answer you have been diligently seeking. Pisces: It will be easy and fast to implement professional plans, so you need to set yourself the boldest and most ambitious goals.

Horoscope for November 15th

Libra: Upon learning about a conflict among your loved ones, refrain from interfering. Your diplomacy won't help to resolve it, so give them a chance to figure it out themselves. Scorpio: Any comments you make may be taken negatively by those around you. It's best not to share your experiences or give advice. Sagittarius: Whatever you do today, your success will break all records. Make the most of favorable circumstances and focus on what truly matters.

Horoscope for November 15

Cancer: Act quickly and efficiently in solving professional issues, otherwise your colleagues-competitors could easily surpass you. Leo: Try to engage yourself in solving professional issues from the morning, this way you will be able to overcome irritation, which can arise from the morning and spoil your relationships with others. Virgo: Not the most favorable day for any level of complexity financial operations.

Horoscope for November 15

Aries: Do not take criticism too close to heart, which may sound towards you from various sides today. Taurus: The less you speak today, the better for you. There is a risk of leaking information to others that is best kept to yourself. Gemini: Energy needs to be spent economically, directing it towards solving the most important issues - the rest can wait for now.

Japanese Roulette: Compact Titanium Ring Takes Over

The Japanese have reimagined roulette by proposing the use of a compact titanium ring instead. The ring features a dial on the side that rotates as it moves. Every 10 centimeters, a click can be heard: measure the desired length, hear two clicks, and a three appears on the dial - you have measured 23 centimeters.

Rent Hagrid's Hut in the UK

In the UK, you can rent the real Hagrid's Hut from the Harry Potter universe. It is located in North Yorkshire, and everything around is filled with references to the magical world. The hut itself has slightly more amenities than the bearded gamekeeper had. The house can accommodate a family of 6 people with all the conveniences. However, it will cost you £195 per day.

Swedish Guy Builds Life-size LEGO Volvo V70

A guy from Sweden has assembled a LEGO car. It's a white Volvo V70 in a 1:1 scale, made out of 370,000 LEGO pieces. The Swede admits that buying a regular car would have been cheaper.

Second-born children more likely to exhibit delinquent behavior

Second-born children, especially boys, are found to be more prone to rebellious behavior, according to scientists. The reason may lie in the fact that they look up to their older siblings rather than their parents. The researcher added that this is largely connected to the fact that parents spend slightly more time with their first-borns than with their second-borns.

Space Out Competition

Tokyo recently hosted a relaxation tournament called the Space Out Competition. Participants were tasked with achieving the utmost state of relaxation, and the winner was determined by the lowest and most stable pulse. Talking and laughing were strictly prohibited.

Chinese Develop Giant Home 3D Printer OrangeStorm Giga

Chinese inventors have created a gigantic home 3D printer called the OrangeStorm Giga, capable of printing almost anything. It can work on four structures simultaneously, printing at a speed of 300 mm per second. Surprisingly, the price of this device is only 1500 dollars.

Horoscope for November 14th

Capricorn: It is not advisable to demonstrate your sense of humor by hurting the self-esteem of those around you. Your wit will not be appreciated. Aquarius: Do what requires the most time and effort first, and then move on to easier tasks. Pisces: Having a good mood will contribute to success in all matters, including professional ones, so aim for your most important project.

Horoscope for November 14th

Libra: Don't share the details of your personal life with others, as you never know how they might use your secrets. Scorpio: Interacting with others today will bring neither enjoyment nor benefit, rather the opposite. Sagittarius: Try to create a detailed action plan and rigorously stick to it. Otherwise, you risk constantly jumping from one thing to another and end up accomplishing nothing.

Horoscope for November 14th

Cancer: Even in the least serious financial operation, an annoying mistake can creep in, leading to monetary losses. Leo: Don't refuse the offer of extra work: as we know, not everything is measured in money, and a new occupation can eventually become the main one. Virgo: The day is favorable for taking care of your appearance by changing your image. It would be better to consult a specialist.

Horoscope for November 14

Aries: It is necessary to focus on projects that were started earlier - without this, it will not be possible to move forward. Taurus: A romantic date, as well as a meeting with friends, will not give the result you hoped for, so it's better to reschedule them for another time. Gemini: Try not to lose your temper with people around you. There is a high probability of a protracted conflict, getting out of which will not be so easy.

Elon Musk Presents GROK, a New Neural Network Competing with OpenAI's ChatGPT

Elon Musk has introduced his neural network GROK, which is intended to become a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT. The billionaire explained that the main advantage of GROK over other chatbots is its real-time access to social network X. Additionally, the chatbot enjoys sarcasm and is designed to incorporate some humor in its responses.

Chinese XPeng AeroHT unveils a flying transformer car

The Chinese XPeng AeroHT has showcased a flying transformer car. The AeroHT has the ability to hide its propellers inside the body, making it more compact and safe for road travel. This feature also ensures better aerodynamics and reduces noise during flight.