In 2013, Bitcoin mining in China exploded like a digital supervolcano, thanks to nationwide media attention that made it seem less like a currency and more like a national sport. By 2017-2020, China’s hashrate dominance was so complete it felt like the country had invented the concept of “mining” and then decided to take it very, very literally.
On May 8th, the official PUBG Mobile Japan X account shared a mysterious image: a dark outline of an anime character against a blue, diamond-shaped backdrop. The post included only the phrase “buzz buzz cha♪ buzz buzz cha♪” and the hashtag for PUBG Mobile.
The box held moss, which was probably used to keep the frogs alive while they were being transported. Customs officials think the smuggler likely left the frogs in the bathroom right before going through security.
Okay, so things got pretty crazy in Cohutta recently. The mayor, Ron Shinnick, suddenly fired all of the police officers! Can you believe it? It caused a huge uproar, and the town had to rely on the county sheriff for protection while they figured things out. They even had an emergency vote because everyone was so upset about it.
Lena Dunham’s memoir, Famesick, quickly became a bestseller and is still near the top of the New York Times list almost a month after it was released. It’s no surprise that millennials are the biggest buyers, as they came of age watching Dunham and her show, Girls. The book’s detailed and candid stories about the making of Girls – including difficult relationships with Adam Driver and Jenni Konner – have sparked a renewed interest in the series, leading many to rewatch it.
On a fine May evening, when honest folks were minding their own business, Coinbase up and decided to take a nap-a long, multi-hour snooze that left traders scratching their heads and wallets feeling mighty lonesome. Spot markets, derivatives, and all them fancy Prime services went quieter than a church mouse at midnight. Turns out, a cooling system in some AWS data center threw in the towel, and the heat got to the poor machines. Coinbase swears on a stack of bitcoins that no funds were harmed in the making of this fiasco, but boy, did it ruffle some feathers.
A new framework combines the power of deep learning with established actuarial principles to improve the accuracy and interpretability of longevity forecasts.
Khal Drogo’s drawn-out death is a prime example of Mirri Maz Duur acting with ‘malicious compliance,’ and it marked a significant shift in the show’s direction. While Jason Momoa’s performance made Drogo a memorable figure, the character had the potential to be even more impactful. Had he survived – considering he led what was presented as the most powerful army – Game of Thrones could have been a very different show, and potentially concluded after just three seasons.
The most powerful Ace Pokémon in the anime are usually partnered with Champions, though some Legendary and Mythical Pokémon also bond with skilled trainers. These Pokémon are all incredibly strong, capable of defeating entire teams single-handedly, and are only challenged by other Pokémon of similar power.
NieR: Automata is a special game with a distinctive look and diverse gameplay that attracts a lot of players, but it often gets put off for later. I’m here to convince you to play it now – and to explain why it remains one of the best RPGs available, even nine years after it first came out.