Extreme sports

Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogihara and Italian skier Miro Tabanelli are the first in the world to spin 2340 degrees during a jump off the ramp at the World Extreme Games. Both athletes performed 6.5 rotations on consecutive days, confidently securing gold medals in their respective categories. Notably, Ogihara jumped despite having a fractured forearm suffered during training.

China Challenges Starlink

China has decided to compete with Starlink. The company GalaxySpace is creating a satellite internet network. Their satellites will operate using the 5G protocol, which means the internet speed will be five times faster, and eleven times fewer satellites will be needed compared to Starlink.

Giant Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032

A giant asteroid may collide with Earth in 2032 - 2024 YR4 was discovered in December last year. The probability of collision is up to 6%, which is considered quite high. If the asteroid strikes a continent, destruction of houses within a 30 km radius is possible.

Young Man from Andorra Builds Functional Prosthetics from LEGO Technic

A young man from Andorra builds functional prosthetics from ordinary LEGO Technic sets. David Aguilar was born with an underdeveloped right arm and created his first prosthetic at the age of nine. Now he is 26 and has been listed twice in the Guinness Book of Records - for the world's first LEGO prosthetic arm and the first LEGO foot-controlled prosthetic, which he made for a boy from Kazakhstan.

Boom Supersonic XB-1 Breaks Sound Barrier

The prototype of the private supersonic aircraft Boom Supersonic XB-1 has for the first time broken the sound barrier, accelerating to 1.1 Mach (over 1350 km/h). The aircraft has been developed in the USA since 2014, and in the future, it is intended to form the basis for a supersonic passenger airliner, which would be the third in history after the Soviet Tu-144 and the British-French Concorde. According to the plan, it will be able to accelerate to 1.7 Mach (2080 km/h), and the flight from London to New York will take about 3.5 hours compared to 7-8 hours on a regular plane.

The World's Tallest Round Building

The 'Guangzhou Yuan' is the tallest round building in the world, designed by Italian architect Joseph di Pasquale. The gigantic 'donut', with a height of 138 meters, is located by a city river in Guangzhou and symbolizes traditional Chinese coins. It has 33 floors with a 48-meter hole in the center, and inside are various offices, including the world's largest plastic trading floor.

Brothers Jake and Logan Paul to Fight in Boxing Match

Brothers Jake and Logan Paul will face off in a boxing match on March 27. The match will be streamed by Max. Jake Paul has fought 12 bouts and secured 11 victories, including one against the legendary Mike Tyson. Logan Paul has only participated in one professional fight, losing to the blogger KSI in 2019.

Chinese Company Distributes Millions at Annual Meeting

Chinese company Henan Mine Crane Co., Ltd. placed more than $8 million on a 70-meter-long table at the annual meeting, allowing employees to take as much as they could in 15 minutes. In 2024, the company earned 260 million yuan from selling construction cranes. Employees were divided into teams of 30 people each. While some collected bills, others were busy counting them. Winnings could only be taken if the bills were counted correctly. One man managed to bring about $13,000 to his colleagues.

Doomsday Clock Moved to 89 Seconds to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock was recently moved to 89 seconds. This is the shortest time until the apocalypse ever recorded. The Doomsday Clock is a project that shows how close we are to global catastrophes like nuclear war or climate crisis. Humanity is currently closer than ever before.

Tech Blogger Marques Brownlee Reviews Samsung's XR Headset

Tech blogger Marques Brownlee has released a review of the yet unannounced XR headset from Samsung based on Android. It resembles the Apple Vision Pro but is lighter and more ergonomic. The device allows for control of applications through gestures and supports third-party device connections via Bluetooth. It also features the integrated Gemini neural network. Brownlee praised the device's image clarity and responsiveness.

Interesting Spot in Kimitsu

An interesting spot in the Japanese city of Kimitsu, where tourists are offered to transform into local students for a day. The program includes calligraphy, physical education, and exercises with a katana, lunch in the canteen, as well as classroom cleaning and a mini-graduation where a 'certificate' is awarded.

Drones Used in Bear Management in the USA

In the USA, drones are being used in the management of bears. Rangers utilize drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to locate grizzlies and then chase them away from human settlements.

New Pringles Flavor

Pringles will release chips with a beer flavor. The company collaborated with the brand Miller Lite - together they will release the Beer Can Chicken flavor.

Bus in India Created at the Price of an Airplane

A bus has been created in India at the price of an airplane. The Europa by DC2 Mercury Studio combines elements of a high-speed train and a spaceship. The body is made of 700 aviation composite elements, and the interior is illuminated by 10,000 LEDs. The price for one is 2 million dollars.

Elon Musk Found in a Sci-Fi Book

Elon Musk discovered his name in the 1953 science fiction book 'The Mars Project.' In it, German engineer Wernher von Braun described a possible scenario for the colonization of the Red Planet. In an excerpt published by a user named Space Sudoer, it is stated that Elon will be chosen as the ruler of the Martian colonists by popular vote. However, in the text, 'Elon' is most likely used as a title rather than a name. In 2021, Musk had already proclaimed himself the 'Emperor of Mars.'

200 more companies in Britain switch to a 4-day workweek

In Britain, another 200 companies have switched to a four-day workweek – a shortened workweek is being widely adopted across the country because it offers numerous benefits. Productivity increases, employees are happier, and young specialists are easier to attract – this is reported by top managers. It is believed in the country that the four-day workweek will become the norm within five years.

German Man Lives 120 Days Underwater

A man from Germany lived 120 days underwater, setting a new world record. During this time, the 59-year-old Rüdiger Koch spent his days in an underwater capsule with an area of 30 m² off the coast of Panama, where cameras constantly monitored him and there was even internet, but no shower. Koch's achievement has already been entered into the Guinness Book of Records - he surpassed the American record by Joseph Dituri by 20 days.

Chinese Fitness Blogger Breaks World Record

A fitness blogger from China has broken the world record for the most pull-ups in a minute. Athlete Xie Ting managed to achieve 44 pull-ups in one minute - this is a new record among women. The 22-year-old ran her blog about a sporty lifestyle and did not plan to compete for a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Gradually, as she observed her progress, Xie Ting realized she could try her luck.

Archaeologists Found 3,000-Year-Old Alcohol

Archaeologists from China have discovered a 3,000-year-old alcohol. The Department of Culture and Tourism of Shandong Province began the work. Scientists treated areas of corrosion and slowly opened the lid. Inside the jug, they found a liquid initially thought to be wine. Analysis also showed that the remnants of the 3,000-year-old alcohol were a distillate. That is, a drink that the ancestors of modern Chinese obtained through alcohol distillation: the same method used to make cognac, rum, calvados, or moonshine.

All Nominees for Best Film of the Year

The main contenders for the 'Oscar' have been announced: "Anora"; "Brutalist"; "Conclave"; "Dune 2"; "Wicked"; "Emilia Perez"; "Boys from Nickel"; "Substance"; "I'm Still Here"; "Bob Dylan: No One Knows". The ceremony will take place on the night of March 3.