LIFE

Anthony 'Tony' Mancinelli, the last living representative of traditional barbering culture, closed an era by never letting go of his scissors until his last breath. Starting his career at the tender age of 12 in 1923, Mancinelli pursued his profession without interruption for a staggering 96 years, etching his name in the Guinness World Records as 'the oldest working barber in history.'Source

Mehmet Emin Coruş, an amateur photographer who works in a bakery in Tokat, participated in the International XMAGE Photography Competition held in Paris last year. Out of 725,000 photographs from 170 countries, Coruş managed to secure the second place globally. However, he was unable to attend the award ceremony in Paris due to visa issues. Coruş, who won the grand prize with his photo capturing the essence of motherhood, faced another setback when the trophy and certificate sent on his behalf were held up at customs.

The Swedish giant Saab, once a hallmark in the world of automobiles, is bidding farewell with a historic auction. The last prototypes and rare parts that have remained in the Trollhättan factory, the heart of the brand since 1947, are being offered for sale via Klaravik.Source

In certain regions of Spain, municipalities have tightened balcony regulations in an effort to preserve the aesthetics of the city. Residents who hang laundry in view from the street, or store beds or gas cylinders, face hefty fines.Source

The long-standing question of smartphone users, 'Should I charge my phone to 100%?' is finally being answered with scientific facts. Experts and tech giants are emphasizing the necessity of limiting the phone's charge to 80% in order to prolong battery life.Source

Cats can sometimes behave as if they are the most enigmatic creatures in the world. One moment they're off on a sprint, the next they're napping on your chest. At times, they might give you a slow blink, or present you with their prey as if it were a gift. However, the majority of these behaviors are far from random. In fact, cats communicate far more than we realize, using their body language and vocalizations.

A small town in Finland has adopted a rather intriguing method for heating. The system operates neither on coal nor on natural gas. Instead, tons of sand are heated inside a colossal silo. This heat is then distributed into the town's district heating network, effectively turning the humble sand into a giant battery of sorts.

We're accustomed to cars crossing bridges. It's not a novelty for trains to use bridges either. However, the project in Seattle is a bit different. Light rail trains traverse over a floating bridge. This system is seen as a world first.

Experts from the UK have issued a warning: Drinking coffee in the right way does more than just keep you awake. It also battles against the accumulation of internal fat, which increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

The isolated mining town of Norilsk, nestled within Russia's Arctic Circle, steadfastly holds onto its title as the 'most depressing city in the world'. Struggling for survival amid freezing temperatures that can reach 70 degrees, two months of pitch-black darkness, and poisonous clouds, the only lifeline in this city is the airplanes.

Many people operate under the assumption that the moon is a celestial body only visible during the night. However, in reality, the moon graces the daytime sky for more than half of the lunar month and can be observed with the naked eye. This seemingly ordinary circumstance is, in fact, a fascinating phenomenon that aids in our understanding of fundamental principles of astronomy.

Did you know that each of those fluffy white clouds you see when you gaze at the sky weighs approximately 500 tons? So, why don't these heavy clouds fall but instead hang suspended in the air? The answer to this question is one of the most fascinating examples of atmospheric physics.

In 1965, a woman named Myra Franklin, residing in Wales, had a life-altering encounter with the cinema one evening. She watched 'The Sound of Music,' which had been released that year. Once the film ended, she found herself returning again and again. By 1988, she revealed the staggering number in an interview with The Telegraph newspaper: over 940 times, all in the cinema.

The slight tilt of our heads while taking a photo, a common behavior shared by millions of people, is not a mere coincidence. Rather, it's a complex phenomenon where psychology, anatomy, and social learning intersect.

Living in the freezing waters of the Arctic Ocean, the Greenland shark, with its lifespan exceeding 400 years, has left the scientific world in awe. This creature, which only reaches puberty at the age of 150, seemingly halts time, living more than twice the lifespan of a human.Source