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The Corpse Found on Languid Lane
A jar of jam rested, the lid upturned; half of a loaf of sourdough flakes before the sunlight peered through the glass pane like a voyeur. The gelatinous glucose purée of wild strawberries clung to the glass but left behind a faint trail of rose, resembling the lens of a pair of lunettes. A spoon lay on the eggshell counter; blood pools in the concave shape. A saucer lay beside with the crust of freshly cut bread atop, hanging off the edge with a half-moon impression.
By Thomas Bryant17 days ago in Fiction
The Most Kissed Face in History
The history of medicine is often a sterile chronicle of clinical trials, chemical formulas, and antiseptic laboratories. However, one of the most vital tools in modern emergency medicine—the CPR training manikin—is rooted in a 19th-century Parisian mystery that feels more like a work of Romantic poetry than a medical breakthrough. Every year, millions of students around the globe tilt back the head of a plastic doll to practice life-saving breaths, looking into the serene, frozen features of a woman known as L’Inconnue de la Seine: The Unknown Woman of the Seine.
By Richard Weber17 days ago in Humans
Top 10 Best Pound for Pound Boxers of All Time
Boxing has long been known as the "sweet science" because it rewards intelligence, skill, timing, defense, and mental strength just as much as raw power. Over many generations, some fighters proved that greatness is not about size, but about ability. This idea led to the famous pound-for-pound concept.
By Sports Record and Stats 17 days ago in Cleats
AI in Modern Lifestyle: Benefits, Risks, and Future Trends
Artificial intelligence has become one of the strongest forces that can influence the current life. It no longer is a background technology with a limited number of companies and researchers using it. It is present at home and at work, at school, at work, at the hospital and on smartphone, informing everyday activities and making a difference in subtle yet significant differences in how people make decisions. AI has become a personal assistant, advisor and solution-solver to human life, making it more efficient and posing critical questions concerning privacy, control and human values. It is a phenomenon worth understanding the benefits as well as the issues surrounding AI as the society gradually enters this intelligent era.
By Robert Smith17 days ago in Futurism
Ryanair Might Be the World’s Most Successful Airline. AI-Generated.
From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition Ryanair, now one of the largest and most talked-about airlines in the world, started as a small Irish carrier in the mid-1980s. Initially operating only a few domestic routes, Ryanair has since expanded to over 200 destinations across Europe and beyond, flying tens of millions of passengers annually.
By Aarif Lashari17 days ago in The Swamp
The Quiet Giant Behind CelcomDigi: Why Telenor’s Next Move Matters More Than You Think
So, Telenor. The name sounds like a mid-tier Viking metal band, but it’s actually a giant telecom player that quietly sits behind a lot of the phone calls, data, and connectivity people use every single day.
By Anie the Candid Mom Abroad17 days ago in FYI
Quality Assurance Systems Behind Reliable China Concrete Batching Plants
Over the past twenty years, China’s concrete batching plants have transformed from simple, cost-focused machines into globally recognized solutions celebrated for their reliability, scalability, and technological sophistication. This evolution is not coincidental; it is the result of well-established quality assurance (QA) systems that guide every step of production, from design to after-sales service. For international buyers, understanding these QA mechanisms is crucial for distinguishing long-term, dependable suppliers from short-term, opportunistic vendors.
By consrtuctionmachines17 days ago in 01
Baby Formula Recall Sparks Concern Over Potential Cereulide Toxin. AI-Generated.
Parents Warned After Major Baby Formula Recall A major baby formula recall has been announced after concerns that certain products could contain the cereulide toxin, a harmful substance that can cause vomiting, stomach cramps, and other digestive issues. Health authorities have urged parents and caregivers to check the batches of formula in their homes and avoid feeding them to infants until further guidance is provided.
By Aarif Lashari17 days ago in The Swamp
Perth Parables Part 1
Day 1 After 42 years of cruising the Earth, I finally made it to all of this vast nation's states and territories. Some say they save the best for last, but I think that’s rubbish because everywhere is the best in it’s own unique way. Needless to say, Perth was absolutely amazing and a boat load of fun. Well, unless you’re Lento, and just swim everywhere. There were even reported sightings of him swimming past boats during the rest day trip out to Rotto. As always, it was great to be around the veterans crew once again. So staying true to the everyone’s a winner theme, I will pass on my perspective with a few little recaps.
By S. J. Leahy17 days ago in Unbalanced
Over 1,000 Retail Jobs at Risk as Claire’s Enters Insolvency. AI-Generated.
A Sudden Shock for Retail Workers More than 1,000 retail jobs are now in jeopardy following the appointment of insolvency practitioners at Claire’s, the UK’s popular accessories retailer, just four months after it was rescued from financial difficulties. The move, reported by Sky News, comes as a significant blow to employees, many of whom were still recovering from previous uncertainties at the company.
By Aarif Lashari17 days ago in The Swamp
