1. The designer of the Seibu Railway commuter
train in Japan says his intent was to “make a train that feels like a living
room.” *** So,
every 15 minutes someone comes in and fights you for the remote, complains
about the temperature and tells you to get your shoes off the couch.
2. Researchers at the Smithsonian
have identified a new species of electric eel that can generate 30% more voltage
than the previously known species. *** They determined that by connecting the eels
to a Tesla and measuring the top speed.
3. On Monday, President Trump took Air Force One
to North Carolina to see the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. *** Then, to see the most extreme damage, he told
the pilots to fly over Alabama and look for an area surrounded by a thick black
line.
4. Scientists at Seattle’s Allen Institute have
developed a robot that was able to pass an 8th grade science
test. *** But
the really impressive thing is that while taking the test it was also throwing
spitwads.
5. A miniature horse was allowed on a recent
American Airlines flight because it was a passenger’s “support animal.” *** “Flight 555 to Omaha is now boarding at
Corral #2.”
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