Space Station Astronauts Solve The Mystery Of A Missing Tomato

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.

The most basic definition of black ice is a thin coat of highly transparent ice. The reason it is transparent is because it blends in with road pavements since it is so thin, making it nearly impossible to see. It's called black ice since it looks black, like the color of the road pavement it forms on.

(via What Is Black Ice And Why Is It So Dangerous? | The Weather Channel)

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!

CEO of Texas Armoring Corporation, R. Trent Kimball, showcased the company's armored vehicles by sitting in a Mercedes-Benz SUV while an employee fired 12 rounds from an AK-47 at the windshield. The video aimed to highlight the effectiveness of the company's armor, known for serving celebrities, oil barons, and even the Pope. 

With the releases of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in 2022, Apple debuted its Lockdown Mode for people at particular risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware.

(via What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode | WIRED)

Willis ‘blue scuti’ Gibson achieved something previously thought impossible—he reached the classic video game's mythical kill screen.

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