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Eating hotpot while watching a movie at the cinema is now a thing in China

In cities like Beijing, Chengdu, Qingdao, Changsha, and Guangzhou, the “Hotpot Cinema” offers a unique experience where you can enjoy both a movie and a hotpot feast simultaneously. Each seat is equipped with a table and induction cooker, allowing diners to cook their meal while watching the film. Ingredients are pre-arranged before the screening, and

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Lahore ranks as ‘World’s most polluted city’ with AQI at 1900, & Pakistan is blaming India

Pakistan Breaks Unwanted Record: Lahore becomes the ‘World’s Most Polluted City’ with AQI soaring to 1900  Pakistan attributes the sudden spike in pollution to cross-border factors following Diwali. Earlier, Lahore’s air quality reached a shocking 1067 AQI—over 80 times the WHO’s safe limit, setting record-breaking levels.

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No weekend plans yet? Check out these 5 exciting events happening in Karachi!

1. All-Girls Movie Night Where: Lime Studio, DHA Phase 08 When: 10th November, 2024 How much it’ll cost you: PKR 1,000 Experience an exclusive all-girls movie night at Lime Studio, DHA Phase 08, featuring Mean Girls! Dress up, channel your inner Regina George, and beware of the plastics. 2. Blue Hour Where: Lepos cafe When:

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McDonald’s reports its largest drop in global sales in 4 years

McDonald’s reported a larger-than-expected sales decline as demand continues to weaken, despite promotions with value meals. Global sales at locations open over a year fell 1.5% from July to September—the biggest drop in four years and over twice what analysts predicted. This follows a 1% decline in the prior quarter, marking the first back-to-back sales

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This AI calculator can estimate how close you might be to death

Researchers have developed an AI-based mortality calculator that estimates how close you may be to death. Published in The Lancet Digital Health, the study shows that AI-powered electrocardiograms (ECGs) can predict a person’s risk for future health complications and even mortality, though these tools aren’t yet part of routine medical practice. Existing prediction models lack

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Young surgeons who play video games tend to make fewer errors and work more efficiently

A study in Archives of Surgery found that surgeons who play video games may perform better in certain surgeries. Among 33 surgeons at Beth Israel Medical Center, those who played for at least three hours a week made 37% fewer errors, worked 27% faster, and scored 42% higher on skills tests, suggesting that gaming enhances skills like

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Japan’s new meat packaging changes the barcode color if the food is expired, preventing scanning

Japanese design agency To-Genkyo introduces a dynamic freshness label for meat products. Shaped like an hourglass, this innovative label uses special ink that changes color based on ammonia levels—indicating that the older the meat, the more ammonia it emits, preventing it from scanning.

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A Thai artist creates custom sculptures of people that you can punch and slap to relieve stress

Thailand has launched an inventive and engaging way to relieve stress that has garnered significant attention online. Artists in the country are creating custom clay statues that resemble those who may have caused stress, like bosses or ex-partners. This creative method enables individuals to channel their emotions by physically interacting with these figures through actions

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