Category: FAMOUS
Blue Whales Returned To Seychelles: Scientists Recorded 23 Species During Their Surveys
The Seychelles archipelago used to be a major whaling ground, especially for Soviet whalers during the 20th century. In 1979, the waters of the Republic of Seychelles became part of the Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary, yet almost nothing was known about the habitation of blue whales until a recent Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) project…
Meet Shanidar Z, A 40-Year-Old Neanderthal Woman Who Lived 75,000 Years Ago
Scientists have reconstructed the skull of a 40-something Neanderthal woman buried in a cave 75,000 years ago. The woman, found in 2018, was given the name Shanidar Z after the cave in Iraqi Kurdistan where she was laid to rest. To learn more about Neanderthal anatomy, scientists spent nine months piecing together Shanidar Z’s skull from 200 bone fragments. “There is some artistic license there,…
Family Is Offended When They Realize The Evil Queen At Disney Is Played By A “Biological Male”
Disney World is supposed to be the most magical places on the planet. Children get to see their favorite characters in real life, families can enjoy shows and exciting rides together in the sunshine, and they all get to return home with memories of the experience that will last them a lifetime. And while kids…
“Lie Just To See Me Naked”: Family’s Bedding Tradition Freaks Bride Out
You wouldn’t be wrong to say that more personalized family traditions surrounding marriage are a common and very normal sight in many cultures. You likely also wouldn’t be wrong to say that family traditions that violate the privacy rights of the newlyweds by having all the parents and sons and daughters and their spouses and…
“What Jobs Are 99.9% Safe From AI Making It Obsolete?” (10 Opinions)
Whether you’re a techno-optimist, realist, or pessimist, you can’t deny that the rise of artificial intelligence is shaking things up. The job industry is going through some major shifts. And, likely, this will only accelerate in the future. The International Monetary Fund warns that AI is going to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide….
Man Creates Bluetooth Jamming Device To Stop Neighbor’s Loud Reggaeton Music
A man who had grown tired of his neighbor’s loud reggaeton music devised a solution to have the tranquility he desired. Maker and developer Roni Bandini decided to act on the matter by programming a Raspberry Pi-powered response. Roni programmed his Raspberry Pi device to detect when reggaeton music was playing and interfere with nearby Bluetooth speakers, making…
Wendy’s Uber-Style “Surge Pricing” Will Raise Burger Prices During Peak Hours
A popular international fast-food chain is planning to experiment with a new pricing model where the cost of menu items will vary depending on the level of demand, similar to the one used by the ride-hailing service Uber. The anticipated test is now causing concern over fluctuating fares amongst consumers and industry experts alike. Wendy’s…
Untreated sleep apnea presents ‘disruptive’ dangers to people’s lives, including heart issues, says expert
Esther Rodriguez Villegas, a professor at Imperial College London and founder of the London-based medical technology company Acurable, is sharing common health and well-being issues that can result from sleep apnea — a problem that can be disruptive for both sufferers as well as their loved ones. One of these risks is cardiovascular disease. The…
Tesla Under Fire For Canceling $2k Pie Order From Black-Owned Business At The Last Minute
A small business in California, USA, was left reeling after American multinational automotive company Tesla placed, then abruptly canceled, a substantial order, shedding light on the challenges faced by local businesses dealing with larger corporations. Voahangy Rasetarinera, the owner of a San Jose small business called The Giving Pies, reportedly said she took a big hit after Tesla had…