In South Korea, a crime movie fan brutally murdered a woman out of curiosity.
In South Korea, a court sentenced 23-year-old Jung Yu-chon, a fan of documentary detective stories, to life imprisonment. She committed the murder, in her own words, “out of pure curiosity.” The BBC reported in more detail. It all happened in Busan in the southeast of the country. According to investigators, the accused was...
An old letter from bin Laden to the Americans went viral on TikTok: many agree with its message
A ten-year-old document allegedly written by Osama bin Laden and entitled "Letter to America" recently went viral on TikTok. Some young Americans believe the al-Qaeda founder made the right points about their own country. Newsweek reported in more detail. A two-page document published by The Guardian newspaper...
Enriched uranium in Iran is enough for three nuclear bombs: IAEA report
Iran, as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has uranium enriched to 60% weapons-grade purity, enough to create three atomic bombs. In addition, the authorities continue to refuse to provide information on key issues. Reuters reported in more detail. Steady…
There are currently 19 volcanoes erupting simultaneously in the world: is this normal?
More than a dozen volcanoes are erupting simultaneously around the world, and three new ones joined the list this week, Newsweek reports. The Smithsonian Institute's Global Volcanism Program tracks new eruptions and updates the list of volcanoes that are currently erupting. The latest update shows three...
In Japan, a vending machine dispenses goods completely free of charge.
A Tokyo department store has a new vending machine. You don't have to spend money to get the items inside the machine, as the machine gives them out for free, JapanToday reports. It's called Moraeru Jihanki, which translates to "You can get what's inside...
A resident of France wanted to throw away a painting she found at home: it turned out to be a masterpiece worth $25 million
A resident of Compiegne, France, discovered a 25th-century work by Florentine painter Giovanni Cimabue in her kitchen in her home. At first she wanted to throw away the painting, but then sold it for $XNUMX million, Insider reports. Discovered hanging in a kitchen in rural France, the painting...
Which countries have the most educated and talented people?
The 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, compiled by business school INSEAD, has identified the most competitive countries in the world. Switzerland again took first place, reports CNBC. The report notes that the European country has retained its crown for ten years running, benefiting from “high levels of social protection” and...
The Chinese airline sold tickets for $1,4: the error was noticed too late, and the flight took place
One Chinese carrier said it would not cancel flights priced at 10 Chinese yuan (about $1,40) that were sold at that price due to a system glitch. Business Insider told us more. According to media reports, the failure occurred...
2023 could become the hottest year in the last 125 thousand years: the temperature on Earth has surpassed a critical level
High temperatures in October suggest with great confidence that 2023 is likely to be the warmest year on record. The BBC reported in more detail. Experts do not think that November and December will be able to significantly affect the situation, especially given the warm start...
A robot killed a man in South Korea
A tragic event occurred in South Korea: a robot accidentally killed a man after mistaking him for an ordinary box of vegetables. A representative from a robotics company was inspecting the machine because it had problems with its sensors the day before. The BBC reported in more detail. According to local media reports,…