Canadian Man Sets Guinness World Record for Eating Carolina Reapers

Canadian resident Mike Jack has made it into the Guinness World Records by consuming 50 Carolina Reaper peppers in 6 minutes and 49.2 seconds. He then proceeded to "destroy" another 85 of these peppers. These peppers are recognized as the hottest in the world. Previously, Jack also set records for chugging a bottle of hot sauce in 8.56 seconds and a liter of tomato sauce in 1 minute and 5.56 seconds. However, the Canadian ranks second in the world for consuming Carolina Reapers in one sitting, with Australian Gregory Barlow holding the top spot with 185 peppers of this variety.

Logitech releases the perfect gaming foldable chair for racing simulator enthusiasts

Logitech has released the ideal gaming foldable chair for fans of racing simulators. The Playseat Challenge X can be fixed in six different positions, and the pedal mount can be adjusted for leg length. The price is $300.

190-Kilogram Robot Police to Patrol New York Subway

Knightscope, a company that created the robot, will deploy 190-kilogram robot police officers in the New York subway. Resembling a bulked-up version of R2-D2, the K5 robot will be used to patrol the station from midnight until 6 a.m. Equipped with four cameras capable of recording video (but not audio), K5 will spend its two-month trial period studying the station map and patrolling only the main areas, not the platforms.

AI Takes Over in China: Digital Avatars Selling Products Online

In China, it is now possible to create a digital avatar for less than $1000, which will tirelessly sell products on various online stores. Artificial intelligence has already started taking over the jobs of Chinese streamers and online shop owners. AI can even respond to comments.

Horoscope for October 3rd

Libra: In the implementation of old plans, old acquaintances will help you, and you will handle the realization of a new idea perfectly well on your own. Scorpio: Many things will not go according to plan, but you will approach it philosophically, without getting nervous or worried. Sagittarius: The day will be restless and very interesting. You will definitely succeed. Capricorn: The day will be favorable for communication, both business and personal meetings will go well. Aquarius: Listen to your intuition: it will tell you how to behave, what to focus on in the first place, and what to postpone. Pisces: Today you will do a lot of useful things, not only for yourself but also for others.

Horoscope for October 3

Aries: Events will unfold not quite as expected, and some decisions will have to be made on the go. Taurus: Start the day with tasks you can handle on your own. Gemini: This will be a very productive day for you. You will be able to solve many issues much faster than expected. Cancer: Your long-standing desires may come true, including those that seemed completely fantastical to everyone. Leo: It will not be easy to get along with others today. However, there will be no serious problems if you don't let your emotions take over. Virgo: It will be difficult to focus on tasks. It is possible that you will make insignificant but annoying mistakes.

Love: Beyond Romance and Sacrificial Love

When you finally get fed up with all this nonsense about romance and sacrificial love, you will understand that love ends where suffering, tears, and sleepless nights begin, not where it begins. That passion is not about scandals, jealousy, and passionate makeup sex, but about looks, touches, and the desire to be alone more often. You will finally understand that love is about tranquility, security, and care. Everything else is just an illness.

The Impact of Indifference on Human Connections

The less people talk to each other, the more they become strangers. The gap is not created immediately. Warm greetings such as 'hello, how are you?', 'tell me what's new with you', 'are you doing well?' are gradually fading away from your conversations. Indifference destroys human connections. It renders heartfelt conversations unnecessary. Indifference distances loved ones, making them strangers with nothing more to say when they meet...

Learn to praise yourself

For example, in a situation when you refuse someone who is trying to take advantage of you or manipulate you. Be proud of yourself when you stand up for your values, when you can prioritize your time and resources over the audacity of others. Just try saying a firm 'no' once and see that it's actually not difficult at all. And then, go with the flow.

Controlling Emotions and Finding Solutions

We can control our emotions. Replace them, tune ourselves for the better. We can smile, give that smile, receive a smile in return. All problems are solvable. But only when we are ready to solve them. When we are tuned to find the solution. And then everything will work out!

The First Battery-Free Electric Bicycle: Pi-Pop

French entrepreneur Adrien Lelievre, the director of STEE Company, has developed and patented an electric bicycle called Pi-Pop, which utilizes supercapacitors instead of lithium batteries. Supercapacitors can rapidly store and release energy when needed. In the case of the bicycle, this means storing energy when the rider pedals or brakes and using it for more demanding actions such as uphill riding. Supercapacitors accumulate energy through an electrostatic method, whereas lithium batteries store energy through a chemical reaction.

Japanese Scientists Discover Microplastics in Clouds

Japanese scientists have discovered microplastics in clouds. As part of the research, scientists climbed Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama to collect water from the mist surrounding the peaks, and then analyzed the physical and chemical properties of the samples in detail. The results were unexpected: the team identified nine different types of polymers and one type of rubber in the microplastic particles, ranging in size from 7.1 to 94.6 micrometers. Furthermore, every liter of tested cloud water contained 6.7 to 13.9 plastic particles.

Tiger Quoll, Thought Extinct for Over a Century, Rediscovered in Australia

A tiger quoll, believed to be extinct for 130 years, has been caught in Australia. There have been no records of this predatory marsupial since 1880, but it was recently trapped by a farmer. For several weeks, the quoll had been stealing the farmer's chicks, but this species typically preys on larger animals, even kangaroos.

US engineers invent a column that mutes people in reality

Engineers from the University of Washington have presented a device that separates people's voices into separate streams throughout the room. The device will allow you to hear the interlocutor even in the noisiest room.

Lenovo creates a kiss-activated trophy for Formula 1

Lenovo has created a trophy for Formula 1 that can be activated by a kiss. When the winner steps onto the podium, the trophy's light indicators will guide them to the designated spot for the kiss. After the kiss, a complex of LED lights will illuminate the trophy in the colors of the winning driver's national flag.

Global warming leads to an increase in alcohol and drug-related problems

Global warming leads to an increase in alcohol and drug-related problems. As the temperature of the air rises, more people are being admitted to hospitals for reasons related to alcohol. These reasons range from dehydration to injuries caused by drunk driving. Scientists have also observed an increase in the number of hospitalizations related to drugs as temperatures rise, but only up to a limit of 18.8 °C.

Return of the Capsule with Asteroid Bennu Sample

The capsule with soil from the asteroid Bennu has returned to Earth. The capsule delivered approximately 250 grams of asteroid soil. The soil will be transferred to the Johnson Space Center in Texas for analysis. The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was launched to the asteroid in 2016 and entered its orbit in 2018.

Rumors suggest iPhone 16 may come with six cameras

Prominent insider Majin Bu claims that the iPhone 16 will have six cameras. According to him, the iPhone 16 Ultra will receive 3 new smaller-sized cameras, which are likely necessary for the functionality of the new Vision Pro. Currently, there is no information about how many cameras the regular iPhone 16 will have, but most likely, it will retain two.

Gynecological Terminology: Overcoming Discomfort in the Bedroom

A woman does not want to feel like she is at a gynecologist's appointment in the bedroom, so words like 'vagina,' 'vulva,' or 'clitoris' can irritate her. She immediately recalls her last visit to the gynecologist, and it greatly spoils her mood. What about arousal and passionate sex in this situation...

The Pitfalls of Fishing for Compliments

Fishing for compliments. Such tactless questions from a man, like 'Well, how do you find me?' or 'Am I not the best?' - are a bad idea for intimacy. Begging for a compliment means stroking one's own ego, but an honest woman's response can quickly become as uncomfortable as the question itself.