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On this day, July 5th, is none other than National Bikini Day in the United States? It commemorates the invention of the skimpy swimwear back in 1946 by Parisian fashion designer, Louis Reard.

💫 Double Lifesaver: The Woman Who Saved a Father and His Daughter

In a plot twist that seems straight out of a feel-good movie, Molly Jones of Ohio found her guardian angel on Facebook, after posting a plea for a kidney donation. Suffering from autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), Molly was facing a dire prognosis. The savior turned out to be Kristi Hadfield, a Facebook friend she'd never met in person but had a heartwarming history with.

Six years ago, Molly's father, former marine John Cunningham, was attended by paramedic Kristi Hadfield when he experienced a heart issue in West Virginia. Quick-thinking Kristi got him to the hospital just in time to save his life. Touched, Molly added Kristi on Facebook. Fast forward to Molly's kidney plea, and it's Kristi who steps up to say, "Hold my beer!" or rather, "Take my kidney!"

Turns out, both Molly and Kristi are blood type A+, a fantastic coincidence. Despite never having thought about organ donation, other than ticking the box on her driver's license, Kristi knew she had to help. "I wanted her to be able to see her daughter grow. I wanted her to be able to hold her grandkids," Kristi said.

So, on December 27th, Kristi officially became a superhero, saving not one, but two lives from the same family. The kidney transplant was a roaring success, leaving hospital workers astonished at this once-in-a-lifetime story. In a heartwarming ending, Kristi's 15-year-old grandson promises to step up if Molly's daughter ever needs a kidney in the future. Now that's a sequel we wouldn't mind seeing! (Source)

🚁 Alef's Big Leap: Unveiling Their Flying Car!

In a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, Alef Aeronautics' "Model A" is zooming (okay, legally it's a very moderate zoom of about 25mph) into our reality. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave a thumbs up to the fully electric flying car, clearing it for test flights. Yes, you heard it right, a car that not only can you parallel park downtown but also do a vertical take-off to buzz over those pesky traffic jams!

For those of us counting our pennies, be ready to cough up a cool $300,000 to secure one of these bad boys. Already, pre-orders are filling up faster than a rocket launch, and the California-based company aims to start deliveries by 2025's end.

As Alef's CEO Jim Dukhovny succinctly put it, "This is one small step for planes, one giant step for cars." But hold onto your seatbelts, folks - Alef isn't stopping at one model. They're cooking up another one, the "Model Z", set for release in 2035. And this time, it's a four-seater sedan with a price tag of $35,000.

So, gear up for a future where rush hour could mean literal 'air traffic' - how's that for a highway in the sky? 😎 (Source)

🚀 Meta Launches 'Thread' to Rival Twitter's Dominance!

Well, well, well. In the wake of the feisty bird Twitter’s recent turmoil, Meta, the powerhouse that owns Facebook and Instagram, is launching a zinger of a counterattack. Ladies and gents, meet Threads, a new app that's raring to dive right into the birdhouse and claim its perch.

Threads, connected to Instagram, is Meta's latest attempt to take the crown of public digital discourse. It’s aiming to give users a more 'Meta' way to chat, or shall we say, a less 'Twit'-er way? Taking advantage of the kerfuffle caused by Elon Musk’s recent acquisition and tweak-a-thon of Twitter, Meta plans to launch Threads on Thursday.

Now, what's special about Threads, you ask? Picture Twitter, but then imagine Mark Zuckerberg and co. got their mitts on it, and you've got the general idea. While it is widely being seen as a "Twitter killer," only time will tell whether this new app will have us singing, “Bye, bye, birdie!”

So, is this the death knell for our beloved blue bird? As the man, the myth, the Musk continues to tinker with Twitter, causing many a user to pull out their hair in frustration, Meta's Threads just might find itself weaving its way into the big leagues.

However, let's not forget Meta's got its own batch of problems in the oven, including its ambitious yet eyebrow-raising push towards the "metaverse." But, with a user base north of 3 billion, Meta’s Threads certainly stands a chance to steal the social media show.

So, keep your popcorn ready and your app store open, folks! The stage is set for an online rumble. Meanwhile, the rumor has it that Zuckerberg and Musk might face off in an actual ring. Who said tech couldn't be fun? 🥊(Source)

🧩 Cracking Ancient Languages with a Sprinkle of AI

Ever felt your high school Spanish was tough? Well, try translating a 5000-year-old extinct language. Yeah, not fun! This article discusses the monumental task of translating ancient languages, like Akkadian, into a language you and I can understand. Akkadian was spoken about 2300 BC (even before the first 'Meme' was created!), and there are tons of texts out there waiting to be translated.

The process of translating these ancient texts is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded, underwater, with one hand. These translators not only have to decipher an extinct language from often fragmented sources but also need to have a deep understanding of the evolving cultures that produced those sources. No biggie, right?

Well, guess what? This mission impossible has found a new hero, not Tom Cruise, but Artificial Intelligence. A bunch of brainy archaeologists and computer scientists have built an AI model to translate these texts, and it's faster than a delivery from your favorite take-out place.

But, of course, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. There are a few teething problems. Some sentences get lost in translation, and occasionally the AI model conjures up phrases that have no connection with the source text. For example, a sentence like "Why should we conduct the lawsuit before a man from Libbi-Ali?" gets turned into "They are in the Inner City in the Inner City". Yep, AI still needs a little work on its poetry.

Despite these hurdles, the model's initial results are more promising than my New Year's resolutions. With more practice and training, the team hopes this AI model will soon be the perfect sidekick for human scholars, helping unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations, faster than you can say 'Akkadian'.

This tech doesn't just sound like the plot of the next Indiana Jones movie, but it's actually happening. So buckle up because the future of the past is looking more exciting than ever! (Source)

🎈Mind Bender: Can you deduce which balloon the child is holding?

Ready for some fun noodle-scratching? An Instagram brain teaser has taken the internet by storm, all revolving around one simple question: "Which balloon is the kid holding?" While this may seem like a straightforward query, many users have found it far from it, leading to a slew of different answers.

Posted by the Instagram account Optical Illusions, this engaging puzzle presents an image of a child holding a balloon amidst a variety of colorful balloons. Your task? Figure out which balloon the child is holding. The catch? It's trickier than you'd think!

Response to this whimsical brain-bender has varied across the board. Some users are adamant that it's the blue balloon, while others passionately argue for the yellow or green ones. Yet, the confusion doesn't stop there - some have humorously suggested the child is holding all the balloons, while others have pointed out that without the child, the balloons would have floated away!

But what's the real answer? One user explained that it's actually the yellow balloon on the far left. This illusion, known as the Poggendorff illusion, is about misaligned lines hidden by an object. To solve this, you can cover the obstructions with your finger and observe the space between the balloon and the thread. Sounds simple, right? Give it a try and see if your brain agrees!

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🔍Guess the Movie Challenge!

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Hint: Featuring Angelina Jolie, 2001

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