Cats
February 21, 2023

Chunky Tuxedo Cat Is a 5-Star Tourist Attraction in a Medieval Polish City

If you're ever in the northwestern Polish city of Szczecin—located near the German border—there's a top-rated attraction that's a must-see. Although the Medieval locale boasts a 14th-century castle called the Pomeranian Duke's Castle and a lush urban park called Kasprowicza Park, neither of these locations is the most coveted attraction at the top of the list. Instead, it is an outdoor cat named Gacek who is known for his charming personality and penchant for treats.

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Animals
February 21, 2023

Lone Wolf Travels Record-Breaking 4,200 Miles Across Great Lakes Region

Migration is a fundamental part of life, and an annual routine for much of the animal kingdom. Humpback whales and orcas travel thousands of miles to feed, while tigers can travel hundreds of miles in search of mates. Many animals—including mountain lions and other species native to North America—are feeling the crunch of human encroachment on their wild domains. Gray wolves too are great travelers.

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Animals
February 20, 2023

Zookeepers Finally Solve the Mystery of How an Isolated Gibbon Got Pregnant

When Momo the gibbon became pregnant two years ago, officials at the Japanese zoo where she resides were left scratching their heads. As the 12-year-old gibbon lives alone in her enclosure, they were unclear on how exactly she could have ended up pregnant. Now, thanks to DNA evidence, the mystery has been solved. The female white-handed gibbon certainly has neighbors, but they are separated by two barriers.

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Technology
February 20, 2023

Microsoft’s Bing Chatbot Gets New Set of Rules After Bad Behavior

Since ChatGPT was released in November 2022, tech companies have been racing to see how they can incorporate AI into search. In early February 2023, Microsoft announced that it was revamping its Bing search engine by adding AI functionality. Users would be able to chat with the system, with the idea that this would power a new way to search for information.

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