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Offbeat / This banana could sell for over $1 million

At the international arthouse Sotheby’s, Maurizio Cattelan’s famous artwork 'Comedian' is about to hit the auction block for an estimated price between $1 million to $1.5 million. But... why?

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ChatGPT helps 89-year-old Japanese app developer learn programming

89-year-old Japanese Tomoji Suzuki took up coding in his retirement, developing apps specifically for the elderly Japanese population. As per a recent interview with AFP, he has credited ChatGPT as a "great teacher" and "programming mentor" in his coding journey.

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Offbeat / Biden hiring a 'meme manager'; will pay up to $85,000

The role, which offers a salary of up to $85,000, involves collaborating with podcasters, digital-media companies, and popular social-media meme pages, reports Business Insider. Successful candidates will need to relocate to Wilmington, Delaware, where the campaign is based

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4 Tejgaon College friends reunite 32 years later via Facebook

The last time they all spent quality time together was at a friend's wedding in 1991

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KFC launches perfume Eau De BBQ

Finger sniffin’ good?

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Did you know an Indian startup 3D-printed a house in 21 days?

On April 27, 2021, Tvasta, a startup founded by alumni from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, completed the construction of India's first 3D-printed house - in only 21 days. Modules for this 500 sq. ft. house were printed in the startup's facility in Chennai and assembled at the site, as per the company's official website.

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Storm in a teacup: US, UK banter over the perfect 'cuppa'

The "special relationship" between Britain and the United States came under pressure this week when a US academic had the cheek to suggest adding salt to tea, sparking a flurry of diplomatic banter

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Meet the Xbox Series S Toaster

Microsoft has recently released the Xbox Series S Toaster, a kitchen appliance inspired by the design of the Xbox Series S gaming console. The toaster, currently listed in Walmart for US$39.99, will imprint an Xbox sphere logo on the bread during toasting.

1y ago

‘Ice man’ sets new world record in freezing cabin

Frenchman Romain Vandendorpe on Saturday set a world record for sitting immersed in ice cubes for the longest time, enduring the extreme challenge to raise money for childhood cancers.

4y ago

Thai researcher deems chicken feathers rich protein source

A researcher in Thailand is seeking funding to continue his study into how best to convert the nutrient component found in the feathers into a powder that can be transformed into a lean, protein-rich source of edible food.

4y ago

‘Ice Cathedral’ in Swiss Alps offers visitors unique show

An ice cave which forms naturally on a high-altitude glacier in the Swiss Alps has become accessible, to the delight of visitors who come to marvel at the huge blue vault of the “ice cathedral”.

4y ago

Mount Everest now taller than before, say Nepal and China

Mount Everest is higher than previously thought, Nepal and China said on Tuesday, settling a long-running conflict over the height of the world's tallest peak that straddles their shared border.

4y ago

Getting married in PPE: Bride tests Covid-19 positive hours before wedding in Indian village

Traditional Indian wedding finery gave way to hazmat suits and masks in a remote north Indian village, after the bride tested positive for the coronavirus just hours before her marriage, a local health official said.

4y ago

Mysterious monolith in California torn down by Christian group, replaced with a cross

A mysterious metal monolith, which recently emerged on top of a mountain in California near the town of Atascadero, has been torn down by a group of young men claiming to be Christians.

4y ago

Smooth transition: Japanese mask maker dumps Trump, embraces Biden

For a mask producer in Japan, the transition from US President Donald Trump to Joe Biden has been a smooth one, as it switches production to masks of the Democrat president-elect.

4y ago

Bolivians decorate skulls to honour the dead

Bolivians have celebrated the Day of Skulls, a colorful tradition rooted in ancient indigenous beliefs that is meant to bring good fortune and protection by honoring the dead.

4y ago

Doctor duped into buying Aladdin’s lamp’

Two men who allegedly duped a doctor into buying an “Aladdin’s lamp” for $93,000 -- and even conjured up a fake genie -- have been arrested in India, an official said yesterday.

4y ago

Change Meow: the California neighborhood where dogs and cats are vying for mayor

One Californian neighborhood had had enough of the acrimonious atmosphere among people ahead of the November 3 US elections.

4y ago