A race is a really simple concept. You start at point A and try to reach point B as quickly as possible. There’s always a place for a classic race, but it can get dull in the long run (pun unintended). To keep racing interesting, people have put various twists on it for ages. Some …
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These unpopular summer opinions come from people that also like fall most. Do you think summer or fall is the superior season? I agree. I keep talking this week about going out when the weather gets better (I’m in the UK) my mates say “it’s 36c last few days” I say, “Exactly!” As one who …
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ChatGPT and other AI bots have gotten very versatile in many tasks. They can carry conversations, write a novel’s worth of text, and generate pictures in seconds. They can also ruin your marriage with bogus fortunetelling. This is the bizarre situation in which a Greek man recently found himself. He was quite confused when his …
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These Chicago fun facts are interesting and full of history. What’s the coolest thing you know about Chicago? The Chicago River flows backwards (and sometimes it’s green.) The Chicago River was redirected into the Mississippi to prevent contamination of Lake Michigan, making it the only river in the world that flows backwards. Oh and the …
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In the dimly lit corners of the internet in 2009, a pseudonymous figure named Satoshi Nakamoto unleashed a technological innovation that promised to upend the traditional financial system. Bitcoin emerged as a rebellious response to the 2008 financial crisis, offering an alternative to centralized banking with its promise of peer-to-peer transactions free from governmental oversight. …
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After cops bust a drug operation, the confiscated substances have to go somewhere. There are many effective ways the authorities might dispose of the seized substances. This is not one of them. A Turkish city was recently forced into lockdown when dark clouds of billowing weed smoke enveloped it. The smoke was the result of …
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Strawberry fun facts like the Carolinas having two strawberry seasons because of their temperate and similar spring and fall seasons is just the start these facts. The majority of the roots of strawberry plants are located in the top 3 inches of soil. Some think the berries got their name from the fact that the …
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There are events in history so important and momentous that everyone knows about them. But the thing is that many of those events never happened. Even if they did, many times the events were vastly different from what we think today. You see, history is a centuries-long game of telephone and things often get distorted …
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These strawberry quotes will get you in the mood for these delicious berries. What’s your favorite strawberry quote? Each moment is just what it is. It might be the only moment of our life; it might be the only strawberry we’ll ever eat. We could get depressed about it, or we could finally appreciate it …
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Did you know that May 7th is National Skilled Jobs Day? These odd skilled jobs may surprise you. Instrumentation Technician These skilled jobs need workers responsible for maintenance, repair, and calibration of the instruments of various industries. They must ensure safety, efficiently and effectively, typically with mechanical systems. Wind Turbine Technician “Nice mix of rigging, …
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