🙈 Useless Fact of the Day
Until 1994, world maps and globes sold in Albania only had Albania on them.
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The Trump administration has withdrawn support and funding for scientific research mentioning "climate," affecting domestic and international projects. This move has disrupted the scientific community, sparking concern over political influence on research and potential setbacks in understanding and mitigating climate issues.
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Scientists argue future civilizations will primarily find plastic bags, chicken bones, and synthetic garments as enduring "technofossils." These artifacts, from pervasive plastics to concrete, will tell a story of modern mass production and environmental impact.
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Marvel and DC Comics are collaborating again for a new crossover event, announced at the ComicsPro retailer expo. This event will consist of two one-shots, "Marvel/DC" and "DC/Marvel," marking another historic meetup between the two comic giants.
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Biologists discovered that many birds of paradise, known for their vibrant feathers, also possess biofluorescent qualities that allow them to glow in the dark. This trait is predominantly found in males and plays roles in mating displays and communication.
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A Volvo dealership in China has been found selling cars with fake Bowers and Wilkins sound systems, branded "Bowers and VVilkins." Customers also reported other counterfeit components, such as crystal gear knobs. Volvo China is investigating and has apologized.
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Isar Aerospace, a German startup, is set to become the first company to launch an orbital rocket, Spectrum, from Western Europe. They've completed key engine tests and are awaiting a license from Norwegian authorities to proceed with the inaugural flight.
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Hackers have stolen $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit in a record-setting digital heist. Bybit is appealing to top cybersecurity experts for help and has assured customers that their assets are secure, promising refunds for affected users.
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⭐ 11539, 🖖 2002
A Kernel based root solution for Android
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⭐ 6581, 🖖 518
Agent Framework / shim to use Pydantic with LLMs
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⭐ 4219, 🖖 340
Open-source scientific and technical publishing system built on Pandoc.
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⭐ 2678, 🖖 167
Python-build-standalone: redistributable builds of Python
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⭐ 340, 🖖 1
Jq-Like Tool for Markdown
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