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Moravec‘s Paradox

Even a robot has now mastered the ridiculous Bottle Cap Challenge

Over the past week or so, one celebrity after another has stepped up to offer their take on nailing the Bottle Cap Challenge. I thought Mariah Carey’s was particularly funny, as she used one of her signature high notes to seemingly de-cap a bottle. Regular pe…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Matteo Salvini

Eternally stinky city? Rome garbage crisis sparks health fears…

Rome (AFP) - Landfills in flames and rats feasting on waste in the streets have sparked health fears in Rome, as doctors warn families to steer clear of disease-ridden curbside garbage and locals launch a disgusting dumpster contest online. Crowds of summer …

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

CCTV

Dramatic footage shows moment police smash £3.8m Cardiff drugs gang

Jamie Germaine, pictured, was jailed for six years and nine months after South Wales Police busted his £3.8 million cannabis operation which he ran from his Cardiff home This is the moment police raid a crime family's £3.8 million cannabis operation which fu…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Old-Age Poverty

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 July 2019

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 July 2019 Relevant articles from various news sources: GS Paper 2: Topics covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.Fairn…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Machine Learning

Abortion-pill obstacles: How doctors’ reluctance and long-distance travel stop many Canadians from getting Mifegymiso – The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail Doctors across Canada are refusing to write prescriptions for the abortion pill, forcing many women to travel to out-of-town clinics to get a prescription, according to a Globe and Mail analysis that reveals provincial access barriers and …

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Animal Protection

Two children die in Kishanganj after rain wreaks havoc in Bihar; six districts severely affected, relief work underway

Patna: As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj. According to Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Pratya Amrit, six districts have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers followin…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Gundam

‘Gundam: Char’s Counterattack’ Is Now The Top Rated ‘Gundam’ Anime In A New Poll

Share to facebookShare to twitterShare to linkedin 'Gundam: Char's Counterattack' has come top in a new poll. © SOTSU SUNRISE In a new poll, the classic anime movie Gundam: Chars Counterattack has been voted as …

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

The Queen

Buckingham Palace exhibition: Teeth of Victoria’s children go on display

Image copyrightRoyal Collection TrustImage caption The baby teeth box has satin-lined compartments with blue velvet lids A casket containing the baby teeth of Queen Victoria's children and casts of their limbs will go on show in the summer exhibition at Bu…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Privacy Concerns

Best Amazon Alexa devices of 2019 – CNET

Ring's Door View Cam works well with Alexa. Chris Monroe/CNET Alexa is Amazon's voice assistant, accessible via compatible Alexa smart speakers and displays. Start with the wake word "Alexa" and ask your speaker for the local weather forecast, to order food…

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Doping in Cycling

Sarah Bacon is first U.S. female diver to earn world medal in 14 years

CHALON-SUR-SAONE, France (AP) — American Tejay Van Garderen withdrew from the Tour de France after hitting the tarmac soon after the start of Friday’s Stage 7. Van Garderen was attended by three of his teammates and eventually got back on his bike to finish …

bubmagJuly 13, 2019

Even a robot has now mastered the ridiculous Bottle Cap Challenge

Eternally stinky city? Rome garbage crisis sparks health fears…

Dramatic footage shows moment police smash £3.8m Cardiff drugs gang

Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB: 13 July 2019

Abortion-pill obstacles: How doctors’ reluctance and long-distance travel stop many Canadians from getting Mifegymiso – The Globe and Mail

Two children die in Kishanganj after rain wreaks havoc in Bihar; six districts severely affected, relief work underway

‘Gundam: Char’s Counterattack’ Is Now The Top Rated ‘Gundam’ Anime In A New Poll

Buckingham Palace exhibition: Teeth of Victoria’s children go on display

Best Amazon Alexa devices of 2019 – CNET

Sarah Bacon is first U.S. female diver to earn world medal in 14 years

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