The "My word, that's an interesting fact!" thread

[AnimeFan188]

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Also, see:

Can we cure aging in our lifetime?

and

George Church indicates reversal of aging will be a reality within ten years

[MrTerrorist]

The difference between "Based On" vs "Inspired By" and why movies should not lie that a fictional movie is true.

YouTube

https://youtu.be/YQVeTfR1ocs

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[MrTerrorist]

So users have been teaching bots how to learn without realizing it.

[MrTerrorist]

YouTube

https://youtu.be/41zctFibZnU

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[blakstealth]

Goooood video. ^

[AnimeFan188]

First skyscraper over one kilometer in height on track for
2020 completion:

"Jeddah Tower (previously known as Kingdom Tower, is being built in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia, at a cost of SR4.6 billion (US$1.23 billion). It is on track for completion in 2020
as planned and will be over one kilometer in height. As of 25 January 2018, 60 floors
have been completed, and the central core containing elevator shafts and stairwells has
reached level 66."

See:

https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2018/0...ompletion.html

[MrTerrorist]

[AnimeFan188]

5 Chilling Disaster Scenarios Mankind Just Barely Avoided:

"I don't know if you've watched the news, or been on Twitter, or tried to talk to your
uncle about literally anything lately, but the world is a rancid pile of terrible right now.
But don't worry, because I'm here to remind you that if it wasn't for a ridiculously slim
margin of blind luck, things could always be much, much worse. Think about how ..."

See:

https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-chill...arely-avoided/

[AnimeFan188]

5 Famous Writers With WTF Opinions Of Their Own Work:

"Most writers are reticent to explain the many themes, metaphors, and motivations in
their esteemed works, probably to help cultivate that air of mystique to hide that it was
all written while drunk and wearing nothing but underpants. We're going to go out on a
limb and say that's probably for the best, because sometimes a genius will offer up their
own interpretation of their work and ruin the whole thing. For example ..."


See:

https://www.cracked.com/article_2680...-own-work.html

[AnimeFan188]

15 Surprising Stories Behind The Creation Of Famous Movies & Books:

"Sure, we all think of creative types as a little on the crazy side. And the great thing
is, sometimes that craziness extends to the way they create their work. Because
that means a bunch of your favorite books, songs, and movies were crafted in
hilariously absurd ways.

For example:"

See:

https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-2...-movies-books/

[ganbaru]

Can YOU Fix Climate Change?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiw6_JakZFc