Movies of March 2024

No way up (Thriller): A plane crashes into the ocean. The surviving passengers are trapped in an air pocket, having very little time to act. Wish (Animation): A young girl named Asha, wishes on a star but a trouble-making star comes down to join her. Paw patrol (Animation): A magical meteor crashes in Adventure City and gives the Paw Patrol puppies superpowers. Dolphin Bay (Animation): A cute…

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John Gotti

John Gotti was an American gangster and boss of the Italian-American mafia. He lived a lavish lifestyle and made many public appearances during the 80s and 90s. He was born in 1940 in New York. His parents were Italian immigrants of humble origins. At 16 he dropped out of school and created his own gang. For this he was arrested several times for petty crimes such as thefts and fights. In…

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M3 amphibious rig

It is a self-propelled, amphibious bridging and ferrying vehicle. It is used for the projection of tanks and other vehicles across water obstacles. A number of rigs are joined to form a bridge. It was developed by the german firm Eisenwerke Kaiserslautern (EWK). Its development began in 1982 and 10 years later the first prototype was ready. It entered service in 1996 at german and british…

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River cleaning robot

We know that during the last years there was an increased use of robots in various fields of work. Now, an autonomous robot is used for cleaning the rivers. It actually collects filth and garbage using a conveyor belt. It is obvious that many river places and cities need them. [Source: www.hindustantimes.com]

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Russia and China are planning to build a nuclear reactor on the moon

The 2 countries are working together to have a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2035. In 2021 their space agencies signed an agreement to build a research base on the moon. The nuclear reactor will be automated to power the International Lunar Research Station. That means that it will operate without human involvement. It worth mentioning that Russia is preparing a nuclear-powered cargo…

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Nissan and Honda shares rose sharply after EV collaboration plan

Shares of Nissan and Honda rose sharply after announcement of collaboration for EV production. This plan will be implemented to compete Tesla as well as Chinese rivals. They want to develop components such as batteries and software for electric vehicles.  Nissan shares rose by 5.6 % and those of Honda by 2.7 %. [Source: www.wsj.com]

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Furong Ancient Town

Furong is a Chinese town in Hunan. It is a tourist attraction in mountainous northwest Hunan. It has 2.000 years of history. It was found by the King Tusi as the capital of Youyang County during the West Han Dynasty. It is very beautiful at night when the yellow lights are on. [Source: www.google.com]

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Ancient Greek Aspasia, a feminist heroin

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Genghis Khan

He was a Mongol leader who lived between 1162 and 1227. He rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. He united the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau and he conquered land of central Asia. His followers were Christians, Muslims and Buddhists.  His descendants expanded the empire to modern day Poland, Vietnam, Syria and Korea. All this was about the size…

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Mistral class amphibious ship

This french ship entered service in 2006. At the moment 3 units exist. Each ship has a crew of 1060 people. Endurance: 20.000 km at 15 knots Maximum speed: 19 knots Length: 199 m Width: 32 m Displacement: 16.500 tons Full load displacement: 21.300 tons It can carry 16 medium helicopters or 35 light ones It can carry up to 40 tanks or 70 military vehicles It is equipped with 2…

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Kamov Ka-52

It is a Russian attack helicopter that entered service in 2008. Its development started in 1994. In 2017 a naval version was manufactured whose blades fold and can carry anti-ship missiles. Crew: 2 2 turboshaft engines Total power: 4.400 hp Maximum speed: 310 Km/h Range: 520 Km Length: 13.5 m Height: 5 m Weight: 8 tons Maximum take-off weight: 10.8 tons Cannon: 30 mm 12 Vikhr anti-tank…

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Yellow Spring Road

Yellow Spring Road is known for its yellow trees, in Tokyo, Japan. They are yellow only in spring. They are called Gingo trees and they reach height between 20 and 35 meters. Some of them are 2.500 years old. They produce a yellow fruit from summer to autumn but it is not eaten because it is toxic. [Source: www.thefocus.news]

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Tsunami bomb

It was an attempt during World War 2 to develop a tectonic weapon (a device which can trigger earthquakes) that could create tsunamis. The idea came after militants noticed small waves generated by explosives. It was developed by USA and New Zealand. The program was called Project Seal. Tests were conducted by the University of Auckland between 1944 and 1945, with small explosives and not at…

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World’s longest suspension bridge

It is a bridge that connects Europe and Asia. Its name is 1915 Canakkale Bridge which references a major victory of the Ottoman Empire over Great Britain during World War I. It stretches across the Dardanelles Strait within Turkey. It is 2.023 meters between its 2 towers. Before the construction of the bridge it was a 1.5 hour journey with the ferry. Now it only takes 6 minutes. Its cost was…

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Ducati Desmo 450 MX Motocross race bike

Ducati has announced its entry into the world of motocross with a range of models. The division of the Italian team related to this, is called Ducati Corse Off-Road. The production of such bikes will start in 2025. [Source: www.roadracingworld.com]

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Czinger 21C Blackbird

This 3D-printed hybrid hypercar was debuted in February 2020. It was inspired by the legendary Lockheed SR-71, one of the most famous military aircrafts ever. It was designed using artificial intelligence (AI). 3D printing was used to create the chassis as well as other components. It is made of lightweight alloy and carbon fiber. Its cabin is made of titanium components. Its exhaust look like…

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Samsung ‘smart’ ring

It is called Samsung Galaxy Ring and it is a tool with various sensors for health tracking, heart rate, sleep monitor and many others. It tracks the respiratory rate, the amount of movement made during sleep, the time to fall asleep once in bed, glucose level and blood pressure. It collects data about physical and mental readiness to check how productive we can be. All these will be accessible…

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