Using The Wind Force Captured By Its Two Giant, Controllable Sails To Boost Its Speed, Pyxis Ocean Reportedly

Using the wind force captured by its two giant, controllable sails to boost its speed, Pyxis Ocean reportedly saved an average of 3.3 tons of fuel each day. And in optimal weather conditions, its trips through portions of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans reduced fuel consumption by over 12 tons a day.

A cargo ship’s ‘WindWing’ sails saved it up to 12 tons of fuel per day

Walking the entire length of Manhattan with Jack Coyne and looking at every sign along the route. 

Rarely Seen Paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien Portray a Lush 'Lord of the Rings' Landscape

Since he was 5, Tobi Akbas has been nicknamed "the Mayor" in the affluent suburb of Garrison, New York, where he lives. When his mom would take him to the supermarket, he would say hi to every person they saw. In high school, he'd wait in front of the school building to greet students as they arrived.

Now 22, Tobi still craves human connection like oxygen. He's the unofficial ambassador of a Garrison volunteer firefighting squad, handing out candy canes at the annual Santa Run. He posts motivational "Tobi tips" online — as well as sharing them with anyone who asks.

(via Williams Syndrome: the Joy and Sadness of Loving Strangers)

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, cardiovascular problems, developmental delays, and a unique cognitive profile. It is caused by the deletion of genetic material from chromosome 7, specifically a region known as 7q11.23. This deletion affects multiple genes and can lead to various physical and cognitive symptoms.

Individuals with Williams syndrome typically have a friendly and sociable personality, often displaying strong language and music abilities. However, they may also experience challenges in areas such as spatial relations, motor skills, and certain aspects of visual-spatial processing. People with Williams syndrome often have an affinity for music and may show an unusual level of empathy and social interest.

What’s the strangest place you’ve run? For US Olympic bronze-winning marathon runner Molly Seidel, it could well be Phoenix Airport. While waiting for a flight in November, she did what many of us have often thought of doing to kill an hour pre-flight but never had the courage to do – she decided to stretch her legs and get a few laps in at the airport.

(via The Strangest Places People have Logged Activities on Strava)

Scientists have discovered that beneath Antarctica's ice, an expanse equivalent to the combined size of Germany and France is releasing meltwater into a highly pressurized river stretching 290 miles to the ocean. This revelation potentially signifies concerning implications for rising sea levels.

via wired.com