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"THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE — IT’S JUST NOT VERY EVENLY DISTRIBUTED" William Gibson
ADHD test.
If you look closely at the center dot and the others disappear, this indicates normal attention. However, if one or two dots disappear, this may indicate symptoms of ADHD.
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Castells are amazing human towers that have become a symbol of Catalonia. This tradition, which originated in the 18th century in the town of Valls, was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
Each castell consists of three parts:
1. Pinya - the base that provides stability.
2. Tronc - the stem, consisting of several levels.
3. Pom de Dalt - the top, where children are usually found.
The construction process involves forming the base, raising the levels, and finishing at the top. A successfully built tower is called descarregat, and if it collapses it is called carregat.
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The Sahara has been flooded for the first time in 30-50 years due to heavy rains that hit the region. Southeastern Morocco was mostly affected, with more rainfall in two days than usual for the year. This caused significant damage, including more than 20 deaths and damage to agriculture.
Meteorologists note that such heavy rains have not been seen in decades. Scientists attribute this climatic phenomenon to seasonal hurricanes in the Atlantic and suggest that the Sahara may become wetter in the future due to global warming.
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A real drama erupted on Twitter when a guy found a girl's location based on just a photo of her hand in the grass.
First, he determined which US state such grass could grow in, given the climatic conditions. Then, by analyzing the angle of the hand shadow, he confirmed that it was Ohio.
Next, by examining the moisture content of the grass, he figured out which areas of the state were raining at the time of the shooting. Analyzing the girl's clothing style, he concluded that it must be a small town.
Ultimately, he assumed the photo was taken in Springfield. He then explored the park areas of the town and found the girl's house and recognized her name from her car information.
It seems that now we should all be thinking about how carefully we choose what we put online.
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In the USA, a group of geniuses has developed a miniature robot pet KT2, which will become your faithful companion on your desk. This funny “turtle” is not just a toy, but a real pocket fighter, ready to entertain you between work and coffee.
KT2 can perform tricks, recognize touch, and even remind you to stretch after a long time sitting at your computer.
If you have a spare 100 bucks and a desire to add a little fun to your office routine, KT2 is waiting for you!
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The MIT Media Lab has created a revolutionary table called TRANSFORM that can adjust to a person's needs and even anticipate their actions. This innovative project is a table with more than 1,000 plastic rods attached to individual motors that can move in real time, creating dynamic shapes and effects.
The table is able to respond to human movement, creating undulating movements on the surface. It can also be programmed to present 3D images and animations, much like a digital screen.
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For those who have never felt the difference of 1 BPM
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The drones return to base after the show.
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ChatGPT, known for its texting abilities, is now mastering vocals and voice imitation. This is not just a step forward - it is a real leap into the future of artificial intelligence.
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A 708 GB image of the moon
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will give us a star show this Saturday, October 12.
This space traveler has not visited us since the time of Neanderthals - can you imagine how surprised she would be to see skyscrapers instead of caves? The comet makes a revolution around the Sun once every 80 thousand years, so don't miss this rare phenomenon!
The best places to see it are in the northern latitudes. And you don't need any telescopes - you'll be able to see the comet with the naked eye.
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The HBO documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” claims that the identity of the creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been revealed. The creators of the movie believe that under that name is Canadian programmer Peter Todd, who was involved in the early development of bitcoin.
Director Cullen Hoback presented several pieces of evidence in favor of his theory, including an old forum post where Todd interacted with Nakamoto. However, Todd himself denied the claims, calling them “absurd” and “silly.”
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How Planet of the Apes was filmed.
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Robots are taking robots to the next level.
Now they can copy human facial expressions and movements with the help of a biometric module
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Phong Dong Cave in Vietnam, located in Phong Nha Kebang National Park, is one of the largest and most impressive caves in the world. It is known for its grandiose size, including huge halls that are up to 200 meters high and over 9 kilometers long.
The cave was discovered in 1991, but only became known to the general public in 2009. Shondong is famous for its unique natural formations, such as stalactites and stalagmites, and ecosystems that include rare plant and animal species.
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The Gateway to Heaven, located in the Tianmen Mountains in Hunan Province, is one of China's most famous natural attractions. It is a natural arch about 1,300 meters high, which was formed by erosion and is a spectacular sight.
To reach the Gateway to Heaven, tourists can take a cable car, which is one of the longest in the world and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is also possible to climb 999 steps, which adds an element of adventure.
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The Pika generative neural network has received an update to version 1.5, which significantly expands its capabilities in modeling physical effects and interactions. Users can now create videos with hyper-realistic visual effects such as explosions, flattening, inflating and melting objects.
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A group of Harvard students have developed a software for Meta smart glasses that can scan the faces of random passersby and instantly give out their personal information. The tool, called I-XRAY, uses facial recognition and database technology to provide data such as name, address and phone number.
The students emphasize that the purpose of the development is not to abuse, but to demonstrate the capabilities of modern technology.
They have opened Pandora's box.
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The most expensive meat is aged wagyu beef.
$7030 a kilo.
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No sooner had we come away from the admiration of the previous drone show from the Chinese than they set a new record and launched as many as 10,000 into the sky at the same time.
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