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Dr. James Grime talking about the Shannon Number and other chess stuff.
The Shannon number, named after information theorist Claude Shannon, is an estimation of the game-tree complexity of chess. It represents a lower bound on the game-tree complexity, which is the number of possible positions in the game tree of chess.
Wombat poop is cube-shaped. Yes, you read that right! Wombats, the Australian marsupials, have uniquely shaped droppings.
The peculiar cube shape is thought to help prevent the poop from rolling away, allowing it to mark its territory more effectively. Scientists have even studied the structure of wombat feces for its potential application in manufacturing and construction!
Cats are known for their quick reflexes, and their reaction time is impressive. On average, a cat's reaction time is between 20-70 milliseconds. This quick response is attributed to their well-developed senses and agile bodies.
As for the fastest animal reaction time, the title often goes to the common housefly (Musca domestica). Houseflies are capable of extremely rapid movements and can react to stimuli in as little as 5 milliseconds.
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YouTuber parents Ben and Kami Crawford, accompanied by their six children, achieved a remarkable feat by successfully completing the 26.2-mile Flying Pig marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Notably, one of the family members, the resilient 6-year-old boy named Rainer, showcased exceptional determination by completing the marathon in a commendable 8 hours and 35 minutes—apparently, all in exchange for the enticing reward of two cans of Pringles.
According to a post on the family’s Instagram, Rainier was “crying” and “struggling physically” toward the end. As an incentive to keep moving, the Crawfords said they promised Rainier two cans of Pringles.
via today.com
Space station astronauts solve the mystery of a missing tomato
It's gotta be hard to lose something when you're swirling around the Earth on the International Space Station — right? Well, apparently not. A missing tomato sparked a lighthearted mystery for the astronauts on board the ISS – and it's finally been solved after months of accusations and intrigue.