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Wll done, Mother City!
Jan. 15th, 2025 09:12 pmCape Town named 2025’s Best City in the World by Time Out
Cape Town has just kicked off the new year with a big win – as the World’s Best City, according to Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world in 2025.
This prestigious accolade comes from Time Out’s annual global survey, which gathered insights from over 18 500 locals worldwide, with input from more than 100 city experts.
Cape Town has just kicked off the new year with a big win – as the World’s Best City, according to Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world in 2025.
This prestigious accolade comes from Time Out’s annual global survey, which gathered insights from over 18 500 locals worldwide, with input from more than 100 city experts.
A new micro state in the making?
Sep. 27th, 2024 01:27 pmThis is interesting! In a surprising move, Albania plans to create a liberal Muslim microstate, the Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order. Led by Baba Mondi, it will allow alcohol, freedom of dress, and no strict rules. Located in Tirana, it will be the smallest country in the world, a quarter the size of the Vatican.
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Orca riot!
Nov. 8th, 2023 08:27 pmOrcas Sink Yacht In 45-Minute "Attack"
On October 31, 2023, an orca pod undertook a relentless attack on a Polish yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The incident lasted for 45 minutes and resulted in severe damage to the vessel, which eventually sank near the port of Tangier Med. Throughout the ordeal, the crew, port tugs, and the Moroccan Navy all attempted to save the yacht, but with no success.
On October 31, 2023, an orca pod undertook a relentless attack on a Polish yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The incident lasted for 45 minutes and resulted in severe damage to the vessel, which eventually sank near the port of Tangier Med. Throughout the ordeal, the crew, port tugs, and the Moroccan Navy all attempted to save the yacht, but with no success.
Interesting conspiracy theory!
Oct. 19th, 2023 07:48 pmJapanese AI analysis 'establishes Vladimir Putin DOES use body doubles to fake multiple public appearances' amid speculation over serious illness
- Analysis suggests there are multiple Putins with unique voices and mannerisms
- Voice analysis and facial and gait recognition shows major discrepancies
Japanese researchers have claimed Vladimir Putin is using several different body doubles for public appearances, based on detailed Artificial Intelligence analysis.
The world's most livable cities in 2021
Jun. 26th, 2021 12:42 amThis year's 'most livable cities' list is out and there are some big changes from last year. Of particular note to me is that Canada, which has had 3 cites in the top 10 for years, was excluded from the top 10 this year as Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary fell off the list.
( The top 10 list )
( The top 10 list )
That's my spirit animal!
Dec. 2nd, 2020 08:23 pmRunaway cow escapes slaughterhouse to live on Polish island
A cow set for a slaughterhouse has instead escaped, by ramming a fence and swimming to an island.
A cow set for a slaughterhouse has instead escaped, by ramming a fence and swimming to an island.
Meet the Aldabra
Aug. 25th, 2020 12:28 amAn extinct bird just ‘evolved itself’ back into existence
The Aldabra white-throated rail bird was declared extinct, a victim of rising sea levels almost 100,000 years ago. Now it’s back.
The Aldabra white-throated rail bird was declared extinct, a victim of rising sea levels almost 100,000 years ago. Now it’s back.
Siberia is burning
Jul. 20th, 2020 10:22 amA heat wave thawed Siberia's tundra. Now, it's on fire.
A relentless, climate change-driven heat wave has caused a rash of fires on land normally too frozen to burn. Scientists fear it may become a regular occurrence.
A relentless, climate change-driven heat wave has caused a rash of fires on land normally too frozen to burn. Scientists fear it may become a regular occurrence.
'Straight Pride Parade' organizers say they received suspicious envelopes in the mail. They were full of glitter
The FBI does not believe the packages pose a threat to public safety and the investigation is ongoing, Kristen Setera, a spokesperson for the bureau, told CNN Monday.
Oh no, they do pose a threat. Glitter can make you gay, because gaydom is contagious, dontchaknow! =)
The FBI does not believe the packages pose a threat to public safety and the investigation is ongoing, Kristen Setera, a spokesperson for the bureau, told CNN Monday.
Oh no, they do pose a threat. Glitter can make you gay, because gaydom is contagious, dontchaknow! =)
