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This list is far from claiming to be exhaustive, but it could be useful. You're also welcome to add stuff that hasn't been mentioned:

1. Research
- ChatGPT
- YouChat
- Abacus
- Perplexity
- Copilot
- Gemini
2. Image
- Fotor
- Stability AI
- Midjourney
- Microsoft Designer
Etc, etc, etc... )
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In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan tested whether psychiatrists could reliably distinguish sanity from mental illness. 8 mentally healthy volunteers presented at 12 US psychiatric hospitals, each reporting a single symptom—hearing vague voices. All were admitted and diagnosed, often with schizophrenia.

Once hospitalized, the volunteers behaved normally. Despite this, staff interpreted ordinary actions as symptoms of illness. Other patients quickly recognized the volunteers were not ill, but medical professionals did not. No one was released as sane, everyone who was discharged went out with a "schizophrenia, in remission" diagnosis.

When a hospital later claimed it could detect impostors, Rosenhan warned that fake patients would arrive. The hospital identified 41 supposed fakes. Rosenhan had sent none.

The study did not suggest patients fabricate illness, it demonstrated how institutional labels can override objective judgment and obscure the person beneath the diagnosis.

Food for thought.
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In case you missed the headlines (or your car texted you the alert), German regulators have effectively forced Toyota's premium Lexus brand to turn off the remote pre-heating feature on hundreds of thousands of combustion-engine vehicles sold in Germany so you can no longer cozy up a frozen car at the tap of an app before you've even found your gloves. The official line is refreshingly undramatic: lawmakers consider unattended idling "avoidable pollution", so Toyota flipped a software switch to keep owners out of trouble, while all-electric and plug-in models still get their toasty interiors:
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/germany-forces-lexus-to-remotely-turn-off-car-warm-up-function-over-environmental-impact-report/3801107

Meanwhile, in the "send this to your cousin who thinks AI writes secret laws" corner of the internet, some outlets are gleefully proclaiming that Germany has declared remote start a crime against humanity and that "Big Brother" is yanking buttons right out of your dashboard:
https://autos.yahoo.com/policy-and-environment/articles/germany-forces-lexus-remotely-kill-173212814.html

That sort of sensational spin makes great water-cooler outrage but only serves to remind us that the real world often has perfectly rational explanations - even if it's colder waiting for your windshield to defrost.
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Where Men & Women Are Most & Least Likely To be Friends In The Middle East
Blue = More Likely; Red = Less Likely
What's the deal with the few blue areas?



SOURCE

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A favourite ending of a favourite story - just in time for Christmas.

 


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The map above shows roughly who controlled what parts of Africa in 1880.
This is just 5 years before the Berlin Conference in 1885 that would launch the so-called “Scramble for Africa,” of full European domination and conquest of the continent.

However, as you can clearly see in the map above European colonisation was already well underway at this point.
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What do east coast people call each other?


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Much on the subject, eh? Examples of tasks given to AI gone awry abound, I'm sure you've realized by now. Well, for instance this article collects a series of AI-generated images where image-generation tools misinterpret prompts so wildly that the results are just... surreal.

Way to go, AI?



SEE MOAR )
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Slavic geometry... Is this perfection? Mathematicians, explain 😂


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Happy Friday, everyone!
As we wrap up another week of debates, deep analysis, and the occasional keyboard-smashing moment, it's time for something far more important than politics: beverages!

This morning, scientists* announced the results of a groundbreaking study aiming to settle one of humanity's oldest divisions: Is coffee or tea the superior drink?

*Scientists, in this case, meaning a group of very tired grad students who realized their grant money ran out three months ago.

Key Findings:
Coffee drinkers reported higher alertness, increased productivity, and a 97% chance of starting a sentence with "Okay, but hear me out..."
Tea drinkers reported lower stress, better digestion, and a 97% chance of saying "I could stop anytime I want" while brewing their fifth cup.
Both groups agreed unanimously that decaf doesn't count and that anyone who microwaves water "should be monitored".

Unexpected Discovery:
During the "peace talks", both factions bonded deeply over their shared distrust of people who say they "don't like any hot drinks". Negotiations immediately shifted from beverage supremacy to forming a unified front against these monsters.

Conclusion:
After hours of heated debate (and increasingly shaky hands), the panel reached a historic agreement:
Both coffee and tea are valid, noble, necessary survival fluids, and anyone trying to rank them must first drink a glass of water and calm down.

So in the spirit of bipartisan beverage cooperation, grab your mug of choice, take a sip, and enjoy a peaceful Friday! You’ve probably earned it.
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Ignacia Fernández, 27-year-old model and vocalist of progressive death metal band Decessus went viral last week for her brutal performance in the seminfals. She showcased her extreme vocals and stunned the judges.
Then last Sunday, she was crowned Miss World Chile and will advance to the Miss World and Miss Universe contests.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/death-metal-singer-ignacia-fernandez-crowned-miss-world-chile-2025

Her performance:

VIDEO
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So apparently, Russia has found a new enemy of the state - and it's not NATO, not the West, not TikTok... it's Masha and the Bear.

Yes, you read that right. A Russian political scientist and pro-Putin activist named Vadim Popov has proposed that the beloved children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear" be restricted - or even banned - because it allegedly "contradicts traditional Russian values". Whatever that means.

His argument? Brace yourselves.

A little girl shouldn't live alone.

She shouldn't be talking to animals.

And, generally speaking, no child should ever experience magical or unrealistic things - because that apparently "confuses children and leads them away from the true path of Russian spirituality".



Popov also took aim at other dangerous Western influences like Pippi Longstocking, Alice in Wonderland, and of course Harry Potter. (Someone please check if Winnie the Pooh is already on the sanctions list!)

So yeah - the battle for Russia's moral soul now officially includes cartoon bears, talking teapots, and imaginary friends.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the Kremlin:
"Comrade, what about the economy?"
"Forget the economy! Masha is corrupting our youth!"

Happy Friday, comrades - may your cartoons remain unbanned and your bears remain cute and friendly. 🐻😂
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Heavy metal may sound loud and aggressive, but research says it actually makes fans happier. Psychologist Nico Rose, in his book Hard, Heavy and Happy, explores how metal music boosts well-being, helping listeners manage anxiety and depression. Even Wacken, one of the world's biggest metal festivals, has become a haven for happiness, showing that for many "heavy metal" really means "happy metal":

In short, the reasons:
Reason 1: Metal fans have a strong sense of community
Reason 2: Metal provides an outlet for stress and anger
Reason 3: Metal leads to feelings of joy and empowerment

VIDEO HERE
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Never saw this coming, did you?

LARGE VERSION -> CLICK


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You knew this was coming, didn't you?

This ingenuous piece is courtesy of Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence!


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International relations tells us that we really don't know why wars happen! Well now you know!

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Makes sense. Totally.



I like this one too.



And many more: HERE
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My car’s computer talks to me about my bad driving habits and we get into shouting arguments.

Anyways, you should know your car. No need to thank me.


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