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Can you spot the selkie in the surf?
{"displaytitle": "Can you spot the selkie in the surf?", "minigame": [{"challengetype": "riddle", "challenge": "I am a seal in the waves but a human on land. Steal my skin and you trap me in your world. What am I?", "clue": "My n…
Cuttlefish passed the marshmallow test
{"displaytitle": "Cuttlefish passed the marshmallow test", "shortaudio": {"script": "Can cuttlefish pass a marshmallow test? Yes. In a 2021 study, six common cuttlefish were given a choice between an immediate, less preferred sna…
The pope who put a corpse on trial
In January 897, Pope Stephen VI put his predecessor, Pope Formosus, on trial months after his death.
Chat with Mira about whistled languages
{"displaytitle": "Chat with Mira about whistled languages", "realtimevoicechat": {"charactername": "Mira", "topic": "Whistled languages", "topicdetails": "Whistled languages are real communication systems, not just birdlike trick…
Do elephants actually have names for each other?
True or false: Wild African elephants use unique, name-like calls to address specific individuals in their herd? 🐘
Danakil Depression in neon sulfur haze
Danakil Depression in neon sulfur haze
Why Mars sunsets are blue
Fine dust particles in the Martian atmosphere scatter blue light more efficiently than other colors.
Neon sulfur pools in the Danakil Depression
Neon sulfur pools in the Danakil Depression
Why a kettle clicks off at the boil
That "click" is the kettle's hidden switch snapping off at the boil ⚡🔊
What is a ripperdoc in cyberpunk?
In the sprawl of a cyberpunk city, a ripperdoc functions as an underground medic, acting as both a surgeon and a black-market mechanic to install cyberware . Imagine a cramped clinic where a desperate mercenary trades their last…
AI model releases are moving fast
AI model updates are moving so fast that version names are now a news feed of their own. Here are the latest releases and shifts worth watching today, according to llm-stats.
Which Night City archetype are you?
In the neon-soaked sprawl of Night City, what is your primary method of survival? 🌃
How do you stop a bathroom exhaust fan from being loud and still remove moisture
To quiet a noisy bathroom fan, start by turning off the power and cleaning the blades, housing, and motor assembly with warm soapy water or an old toothbrush to remove dust buildup <sup class='textcitation' sourceid='5' startphra…
Why does tempered glass shatter into tiny cubes instead of sharp shards?
Tempered glass shatters into tiny, blunt cubes because of the internal stress created during its manufacturing process . By rapidly cooling the outer surfaces of hot glass, the surface contracts faster than the center, locking th…
AI search, music, agents: what changed this week?
AI just crossed from chat into search, music, and work itself. From Google rethinking Search, to new audio generation, to enterprise agent rollouts, this week feels like a turning point. Here are the biggest moves worth knowing.
Test your knowledge of the Kosekin's inverted values.
Q1. For the Kosekin, what is considered the greatest blessing? 🤔 Long life Riches Death Requited love Answer: Death Q2. Among the Kosekin, which social class holds the most honorable and envied position? 👑 Meleks Kohens Artisan…
What is an omni model LLM?
An Omni Model in AI is a sophisticated type of artificial intelligence that integrates various capabilities from distinct AI models into a single, unified framework. This model is designed to process and understand multiple data…
Why cyberpunk's borders are already real
Ever wonder where cyberpunk got its ideas for corporate-run city-states and fragmented borders? It's not science fiction. The blueprints are real, operating today as Special Economic Zones and Freeports. Here’s how they rewrite t…