In 1823, a groundbreaking rainproof overcoat made of a new material was sold in Glasgow. This revolutionary coat, made of “india rubber cloth,” was lighter, odorless, and completely waterproof, a stark contrast to the previous heavy, smelly waterproof clothing made of oiled cotton. The inventor, Charles Macintosh, a Scottish chemist, patented the material and used […]

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YT Siphon is a browser extension that allows users to manually redirect YouTube videos to alternative frontends. It gives users the power to decide where they want to open the videos using simple shortcuts. One key feature is Alt+J, which opens the current video in the chosen frontend. Another feature is Shift+Click, which allows users […]

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Recipes are the building blocks of our culinary adventures. But have you ever heard of recursive recipes? These are the real deal when it comes to making things from scratch. In a recursive recipe, you can substitute certain ingredients with another recipe, making it even more homemade. The possibilities are endless! If you’re ready to […]

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Matt Damon and Kenneth Branagh, both starring in Christopher Nolan’s movie Oppenheimer, announce the arrival of Danish scientist Niels Bohr to the secret facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The scene in the movie doesn’t fully capture the dramatic circumstances of Bohr’s escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. Bohr was a renowned scientist who joined the Manhattan […]

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Security is of utmost importance in today’s digital age. It is crucial to find and address any vulnerabilities that may exist in various systems, networks, or software. Identifying and fixing these weaknesses helps protect against potential cyber threats and keeps sensitive information secure. While controversial information may not be explicitly mentioned, it is important to […]

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SIMT, or “single instruction multiple thread,” is a programming model used by GPUs that allows programmers to write programs from the perspective of a single thread. The system then runs the program in parallel with different threadIDs. GPUs optimize this process by using vector registers and instructions to run multiple threads at the same time. […]

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The House of Justice is described as an auditorium-like courtroom, complete with a raised platform, translators, and glass booth for the accused. The judges, particularly Judge Landau, are praised for their impartiality and attention to detail. The author criticizes the showmanship of the prosecutor, Attorney General Gideon Hausner, and the failure of the trial to […]

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In this web content, the author discusses the impact of the documentary series “Get Back” on creative individuals. Although the series portrays drab and uninspiring settings, it has a catalytic effect on creative people. The author highlights the ordinary aspects of The Beatles’ creative process, such as their daily routines and interactions, which make their […]

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Postgres.js is a fast, full-featured node and deno client for PostgreSQL databases. It uses ES6 Tagged Template Strings at its core, providing a simple surface API for executing SQL queries. The library supports dynamic query building, transactions, data transformation, and real-time communication with the database. It also offers advanced features like dynamic column selection, dynamic […]

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The Kalman Filter algorithm is a powerful tool used for estimating and predicting system states in the presence of uncertainty. While many resources on the subject are mathematically complex, this tutorial aims to make the topic more accessible with practical examples and intuitive explanations. The author has created an online tutorial and an accompanying book […]

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