The 80s in eight iconic films – VPRO Cinema

The 80s in eight iconic films - VPRO Cinema

In one of the many unforgettable scenes from Steven Spielberg’s mega hit AND the extra-terrestrial (1982) young Elliott lures the friendly space creature ET into his bedroom with chocolate candies. The script said the candies were M&Ms, but the maker Mars Incorporated thanked for the honor, after which the makers had to look for another chocolate candy. It became Reese’s …

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The track with the best view: tinkering with space telescopes

The track with the best view: tinkering with space telescopes

During office hours, the average Dutchman looks at an uninteresting industrial area. How is it different for astronauts? The space photo of the week is the view taken by astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman during the first Hubble service mission in 1993. The Hubble Telescope is a space telescope that has hovered above the Earth’s surface for over thirty years. Over the …

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Formula 1 loves extra race in US: ‘Interest has never been greater’

Formula 1 loves extra race in US: 'Interest has never been greater'

Three races in America are no problem for Formula 1. That says director Stefano Domenicali ahead of the season-opening race, the Bahrain Grand Prix. There are already two grands prix in the United States this year, in Austin and Miami, and most likely a race in Las Vegas will be added in 2023. “The interest in Formula 1 in the …

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Revamped GTA V Next-Gen Digital Foundry Scans

Revamped GTA V Next-Gen Digital Foundry Scans

Rockstar released the revamped next-gen version of GTA V for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this week. The game has been tweaked primarily graphically: with 4K resolution, 60fps, HDR, and ray tracing. Loading times have also been significantly shortened. Youtube channel Digital foundry has the improvements in its new video extensively analyzed. Permission required to view YouTube This …

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Abnormally high temperatures at the North and South Poles

Abnormally high temperatures at the North and South Poles

It has been much warmer than normal in recent days in the Arctic and Antarctica. Weather stations in Antarctica recorded record temperatures: in some areas, it was 40 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. Parts of the Arctic were 30 degrees warmer than normal. In the Antarctic city of Vostok, located nearly 3,500 meters above sea level, …

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‘Send these weapons to Ukraine’ –

'Send these weapons to Ukraine' -

Joe Biden The United States has asked Turkey to send Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to assist Ukraine against occupying Russian forces. Sources told Reuters that US officials had been offering this advice to Turkish colleagues for the past month, but no specific or formal request had been made. They said this was briefly mentioned during Under-Secretary of State Wendy …

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‘Eternals’ is ready in US theaters and it’s a big disappointment

'Eternals' is ready in US theaters and it's a big disappointment

Marvel Studios Movie Eternals is now ready in theaters across the United States. The adventure film ended up grossing $164.9 million domestically, making it the franchise’s second highest-grossing film domestically, after The Incredible Hulk† Eternals is the only Marvel Studios movie to be called “rotten” on Rotten Tomatoes. Although the pandemic was also a factor in the disappointing box office, …

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many people think they can land a plane safely – Wel.nl

many people think they can land a plane safely – Wel.nl

A pilot is really just a well-paid bus driver, the Ryanair boss once said. And apparently a lot of people think that way: almost 30% think they’ll be able to land a plane safely. This is according to a New Zealand study. But it gets even stronger: if you show people a 4-minute video of pilots landing a plane in …

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“When I really had to choose, Orange suddenly wanted me”

"When I really had to choose, Orange suddenly wanted me"

© ProShots Dest: “When I really had to choose, Orange suddenly wanted me” Sergiño Dest returned to his choice for the United States and with that the refusal of an international career with Orange. The rapprochement with the KNVB came much too late, says the 21-year-old right-back. Dest made his debut as a United States international in 2019. It was …

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Can you ground a plane? Many people think so

Can you ground a plane?  Many people think so

On average, people give themselves a 29% chance of landing successfully. This is already a high percentage, according to the researchers. But it becomes even more striking: whoever watched for the first time a four-minute video in which two professional pilots land an airplane in a mountainous environment, gives themselves a 38% chance of landing without being killed. Complicated activity …

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US steps in as Russians shut off gas tap to Europe

US steps in as Russians shut off gas tap to Europe

© Provided by NU.nl The United States will supply more liquefied gas to Europe if necessary to compensate for the drop in Russian gas supply. Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign affairs coordinator, reached agreements on this subject on Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Russia normally supplies 40% of Europe’s gas needs, but has supplied less than …

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Germany wants to talk about the Atlantic Overseas Trade Agreement

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Germany wants to talk about the Atlantic Overseas Trade Agreement Germany wants to start new talks on a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. The German finance minister called for this in the German newspaper Handelsblatt. According to Christian Lindner, the Ukraine crisis highlights the importance of free trade with partners who share the same …

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“This brain could also have contained useful information”

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‘Why can I say the number verbatim? Rivers of Babylon by Boney M, but does not list all the elements of the periodic table?’ wonders editor-in-chief André. Even neuroscientists cannot answer this question. At the editorial offices of the KIJK, we process information on a daily basis. We research, record and transmit what we believe will benefit our readers. And …

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