Six curious stories spanning Aviation, Technology, Humanity, and Startup Ideas—plus history’s cautionary tales.
CURRENT PICKS
1. Aviation – Ryanair Flight Hit by Turbulence
A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan was diverted to Memmingen after severe turbulence injured eight passengers during a thunderstorm. Low-cost doesn’t mean turbulence-free.
2. Technology – UK Court Warns Lawyers About Fake AI Citations
The High Court of England and Wales cautioned legal professionals after filings included fabricated case law generated by AI tools like ChatGPT. Clever, but not trustworthy.
3. Humanity – Therapy Dogs in Schools Reduce Student Stress
A growing number of schools are introducing trained therapy dogs into classrooms to support emotional wellbeing. Studies show these programs calm students, reduce cortisol, and encourage empathy.
Source – Wikipedia: School dog
4. Startup Idea – NOX: Night Trains With Private Cabins
Berlin-based NOX aims to relaunch European night trains featuring private sleeper cabins at airfare-like prices. Routes between Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague are planned for 2027—comfort meets climate action.
HISTORICAL PICKS →
Notable Fails
5. Betamax – The Format That Lost the War
Sony’s Betamax boasted superior video quality but faltered due to shorter recording times and closed licensing. VHS won the home video battle; Betamax became nostalgia.
6. Ford Edsel – Detroit’s $250 Million Misstep
Ford introduced the Edsel in 1957 amidst massive hype—but flopped by 1959. Its controversial grille became a symbol of corporate overconfidence.
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