In 2002, an executive at Nokia was fined 116,000 euros for speeding on his Harley Davidson motorbike. This penalty was based on a salary of 14 million euros.
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01 Dec, 23:31
Initially, the term was considered offensive and even shocking. Pedestrians fired back by calling dangerous driving “jay driving.”
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01 Dec, 20:43
Squirrels are known to adopt orphaned pups if the babies are closely related to the adoptive mother, according to research. While adoptions are more common among species that live in extended family groups, they are much less frequent among asocial animals, such as squirrels, which are territorial, live alone, and rarely interact with one another. The study also demonstrates that squirrels can assess their genetic relationship to the pups before deciding whether to adopt them.
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01 Dec, 18:37
He was declared clinically dead for 14 minutes and 38 seconds before being revived by paramedics, however he subsequently lapsed into a coma for 12 days during which his family were advised to turn off his life support, but after being transferred to a different hospital he woke up and made a full recovery.
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30 Nov, 05:52
Participants in the Antarctic 300 Club wait for a winter day when the temperature drops to −100 °F (−73 °C). This can happen from April to September. Because such cold temperatures may last only minutes, interested parties have to prepare in advance and be ready to act quickly. 300 Club participants spend up to 10 minutes in a sauna heated to 200 °F (93 °C). Then they quickly walk naked to the Ceremonial South Pole wearing only boots. They walk around the marker and return to the station. Participants move fast enough to minimize frostbite but not so fast that they inhale so much cold air that they freeze their airways and lungs; properly clothed bystanders are often present to provide help if needed. After this, participants usually warm up in the sauna again, often with the aid of alcoholic beverages. After joining the 300 Club, members are entitled to wear commemorative patches.
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30 Nov, 01:42
The Axeman of New Orleans was an unidentified American serial killer active in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 1918 to October 1919.
The majority of the Axeman's victims were Italian immigrants or Italian-Americans, leading to the belief that the crimes were motivated by ethnic bias.
A less plausible theory suggests that the Axeman committed the murders to promote jazz music. This idea is based on written correspondence attributed to the killer, in which he claimed he would spare the lives of those who played jazz in their homes.
On March 13, 1919, a letter claiming to be from the Axeman was published in newspapers. In the letter, he stated that he would kill again at fifteen minutes past midnight on March 19, but would spare the occupants of any place where a jazz band was playing. That night, all of the city's dance halls were filled to capacity, as both professional and amateur bands performed jazz at numerous parties across town. There were no murders that night.
The majority of the Axeman's victims were Italian immigrants or Italian-Americans, leading to the belief that the crimes were motivated by ethnic bias.
A less plausible theory suggests that the Axeman committed the murders to promote jazz music. This idea is based on written correspondence attributed to the killer, in which he claimed he would spare the lives of those who played jazz in their homes.
On March 13, 1919, a letter claiming to be from the Axeman was published in newspapers. In the letter, he stated that he would kill again at fifteen minutes past midnight on March 19, but would spare the occupants of any place where a jazz band was playing. That night, all of the city's dance halls were filled to capacity, as both professional and amateur bands performed jazz at numerous parties across town. There were no murders that night.
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29 Nov, 00:14
He went around his neighborhood banging on doors and shouting about a fire. When no one came to help, he drove his BMW sedan through his neighbor's fence, went to the back door, and smashed through it to rescue the dog.
He emerged triumphantly, holding the large white dog in his arms. When responding officers arrived, they found him outside the home with the dog.
He emerged triumphantly, holding the large white dog in his arms. When responding officers arrived, they found him outside the home with the dog.
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28 Nov, 22:19
"The first they knew about it was when we showed it to them working. However – since the game was already late by that time, if we hadn't done it that way, it probably never would have happened."
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28 Nov, 17:34
Legend has it that a person who wakes up from a bad dream can call out to baku. A child having a nightmare in Japan will wake up and repeat three times, "Baku-san, come eat my dream." Legends say that the baku will come into the child's room and devour the bad dream, allowing the child to go back to sleep peacefully. However, calling to the baku must be done sparingly, because if he remains hungry after eating one's nightmare, he may also devour their hopes and desires as well, leaving them to live an empty life. The baku can also be summoned for protection from bad dreams prior to falling asleep at night. In the 1910s, it was common for Japanese children to keep a baku talisman at their bedside.
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28 Nov, 15:16
When city officials installed a traffic light with green at the bottom and red at the top, the local Irish community was unhappy with this arrangement. A group of Irish youths, calling themselves the “Stone Throwers,” objected to the color positioning, feeling that the “British” red should not be above the “Irish” green. They threw stones, which they referred to as “Irish confetti,” to break the red bulb.
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28 Nov, 07:03
Some Ex-prisoners were offered the chance to work at Ramsay's restaurants.
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24 Nov, 22:30
Once the plant reaches its mature size, this daily growth rate will slow down.
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24 Nov, 00:45
Pufferfish release a toxin when they puff out that is meant to impair the attacker, so they can safely escape. Ironically, this doesn't work on dolphins in the same way and actually gets them high. So, the dolphins purposely inflate them and pass them around to their dolphin friends for fun.
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23 Nov, 18:20
An act that shaped tribal culture and the lasting friendship it created between the two nations.
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22 Nov, 00:11
Because of their tough, loose skin, honey badgers are difficult to kill with dogs.
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21 Nov, 20:58
Donkeys are often depicted as moody and difficult to work with. However, when properly trained, they can be loyal and effective farm helpers. They have a natural instinct to herd and protect sheep and goats from predators, such as coyotes and roaming dogs.
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21 Nov, 18:22
In June 1994, Straight's 80-year-old brother Henry Straight had suffered a stroke. At the age of 73 and in poor health from diabetes, emphysema and other ailments, Straight could not see well enough for a driver's license, so he decided his only option was to travel on his 1966 John Deere riding lawn mower.
Setting off in early July 1994, Straight drove the mower along highway shoulders, towing a trailer loaded with gasoline, camping gear, clothes, and food from his home in Laurens, Iowa to his brother in Blue River, Wisconsin.
About four days and 21 into the trip, the lawn mower broke down in West Bend, Iowa. Straight spent $250 on replacement parts, including a condenser, plugs, a generator, and a starter.
After traveling another 90, Straight ran out of money while in Charles City, Iowa. He camped there for a few days until his next Social Security checks arrived in August. He was interviewed by local newspapers. On August 15, Straight's lawn mower broke down again when he was two from his brother's...
Setting off in early July 1994, Straight drove the mower along highway shoulders, towing a trailer loaded with gasoline, camping gear, clothes, and food from his home in Laurens, Iowa to his brother in Blue River, Wisconsin.
About four days and 21 into the trip, the lawn mower broke down in West Bend, Iowa. Straight spent $250 on replacement parts, including a condenser, plugs, a generator, and a starter.
After traveling another 90, Straight ran out of money while in Charles City, Iowa. He camped there for a few days until his next Social Security checks arrived in August. He was interviewed by local newspapers. On August 15, Straight's lawn mower broke down again when he was two from his brother's...
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21 Nov, 00:16
According to local legend, mice were created to commemorate the tragic death of two workers who were involved in constructing the Monument to the Great Fire of London. The two men were working high above the ground when they took a break for lunch. During this time, one of the men noticed that his cheese sandwich had been nibbled, leaving very little behind. He wrongly accused his friend of eating the sandwich, and an argument ensued, leading to a scuffle that resulted in both men falling to their deaths. It was later discovered that the food had actually been eaten by mice.
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19 Nov, 00:52
In a pre-marriage tradition, the bridegroom's parents visit the bride-to-be's family to request her hand and seek parental blessings. During this visit, the bride serves Turkish coffee, sometimes using salt instead of sugar in the groom's cup to test his character. If he drinks it without complaint, she views him as good-tempered and patient. Despite being the one making the proposal, etiquette requires the groom to accept this unique test graciously. Additionally, in some regions, coffee brewed without froth signifies "You have no chance!"
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18 Nov, 21:05
After his wife tragically died in 1959 due to an injury sustained from falling off a mountain, and because the mountain blocked easy access to a nearby hospital, Dashrath Manjhi made a life-changing decision. He dedicated himself to carving a 110-meter-long (360 ft) path through a ridge of hills using only a hammer and chisel. After 22 years of hard work, he managed to reduce the travel distance from 55 kilometers (34 miles) to just 15 kilometers (9.3 miles). Though he was mocked for his efforts, Manjhi's work has made life more accessible for the people of his village.
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18 Nov, 18:50
The ants were venomous and their poison shocked the woman, pumping her blood full of adrenaline which kept her heart beating.
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17 Nov, 18:25
The research team has discovered that a signaling chemical known as neuropeptide F (NPF) in a fly's brain plays a crucial role in this behavior. Male flies have low levels of NPF when they are denied sex, which appears to motivate them to seek rewards in alcohol. However, when extra NPF is artificially introduced, even a male fly that is denied sex will choose to avoid alcohol.
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17 Nov, 05:41
Mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs or ambulance dogs, were first used by German forces in the 19th century to locate wounded soldiers on the battlefield and to provide comfort to those who were dying. By 1908, countries such as Italy, Austria, France, and Germany had established programs to train mercy dogs.
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17 Nov, 02:33
It is illegal and dangerous. A moose fed by people in the past may approach someone expecting to receive food. It may become aggressive if it realizes that the person has no food to offer. To ensure safety, do not feed moose and encourage your neighbors to refrain from doing so.
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16 Nov, 01:50
"My eyes were wet with tears, our little dog, when I bore you [to the grave]. So, Patricus, never again shall you give me a thousand kisses. Never can you be contentedly in my lap. In sadness, I buried you, as you deserve. In a resting place of marble, I have put you for all time by the side of my shade. In your qualities, you were sagacious, like a human being. Ah, what a loved companion we have lost!"
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14 Nov, 14:37
The heat lamps used to nurture the plants melted the snow off the roof.
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13 Nov, 00:26
I am part of a lost generation.
And I refuse believe that
I can change the world.
I realize this may be a shock, but
“Happiness comes from within”
Is a lie, and
“Money will make me happy”
So in thirty years, I will tell my children
They are not the most important thing in my life.
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
Work
Is more important than
Family
I tell you this:
Once upon a time
Families stayedgether
But this will not be true in my era.
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
Thirty years from now, I will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of my divorce.
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making.
In the future,
Environmental destruction will be the norm.
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this Earth.
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic.
It is foolish presume that
There is hope.
And all of this will come true unless we choose reverse it.
Backwards:
There is hope.
It is foolish presume that
My...
And I refuse believe that
I can change the world.
I realize this may be a shock, but
“Happiness comes from within”
Is a lie, and
“Money will make me happy”
So in thirty years, I will tell my children
They are not the most important thing in my life.
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
Work
Is more important than
Family
I tell you this:
Once upon a time
Families stayedgether
But this will not be true in my era.
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
Thirty years from now, I will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of my divorce.
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making.
In the future,
Environmental destruction will be the norm.
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this Earth.
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic.
It is foolish presume that
There is hope.
And all of this will come true unless we choose reverse it.
Backwards:
There is hope.
It is foolish presume that
My...
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11 Nov, 04:03
The design goal was to achieve alignment at 11:11:11 AM, but the variations each year cause the precise alignment over the next 100 years to be between 11:10:58 and 11:11:22. Additionally, because of discrepancies between the official and astronomical calendars due to leap years, this effect can also be observed at least one day before or after Veterans Day.
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10 Nov, 21:49
According to the United Nations, Japan has the world's oldest population. In the first half of 2024, official data revealed that over 37,000 people living alone were found dead in their homes in Japan. Among this total, nearly 4,000 people were discovered more than a month after their deaths.
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10 Nov, 00:47
A classic example is the term "escalator," which lost its trademark when it became widely used to describe any moving stairs.
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29 Oct, 04:33
The Poison Garden at England’s Alnwick Garden is beautiful—and filled with plants that can k*ill you
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29 Oct, 00:32
The painting disappeared in the 1920s, but the artist recognized it immediately even though he had only seen a faded black-and-white photo from an exhibition in 1928.
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28 Oct, 03:47
Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century.
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27 Oct, 23:53
Jack was the pet and assistant of double-leg amputee signalman James Wide, who worked for the Cape Town–Port Elizabeth Railway service. James lost both of his legs at the knee after an accident. To assist in performing his duties, James purchased Jack in 1881 and trained him to push his wheelchair and operate the railway signals under supervision. After someone reported that a baboon was observed changing railway signals, the railway decided to officially employ Jack once his job competency was verified. He was paid twenty cents a day and half a bottle of beer each week. It is widely reported that Jack never made a single mistake in his nine years of employment with the railway company.
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24 Oct, 19:06
On 21 August 1986, an eruption at Lake Nyos in northwestern Cameroon killed 1,746 people and 3,500 livestock. The eruption triggered the sudden release of about 100,000–300,000 tons of carbon dioxide. What triggered the catastrophic outgassing is not known. Most geologists suspect a landslide, but some believe that a small volcanic eruption may have occurred on the bed of the lake.
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23 Oct, 03:20
In the 18th century, two Scottish surgeons, John Aitken and James Jeffrey, developed a solution for difficult childbirths. Instead of using a knife to widen the pelvic area by slicing through cartilage and bone to deliver a stuck baby, they invented a chainsaw to make the procedure easier.
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22 Oct, 16:33
Dale Schroeder was an American carpenter from Iowa. He spent 67 years working for the same company and lived an extremely frugal life, owning only two pairs of blue jeans: one for work and one for attending church on Sundays. He never married or had children and had amassed $3 million in life savings by the time of his death at the age of 86, which he arranged to be used for the college education of 33 Iowans because he grew up poor and wanted to help people like himself attend college.His generosity allowed 33 beneficiaries, many of whom became doctors and teachers, to graduate from college without debt. The final beneficiary received the remaining $80,000 and graduated as a therapist in 2019. The 33 beneficiaries have since formed a group they refer to as "Dale's kids".
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24 Sep, 17:45
But the study, to be detailed in the April issue of the journal Psychological Science, also found that it goes both ways for guys — they mistake females' sexual signals as friendly ones. The researchers suggest guys have trouble noticing and interpreting the subtleties of non-verbal cues, in either direction.
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19 Sep, 18:42
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