Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Robot Dogs (Called It!), Boar's Head, Eric Adams and a Memory Crystal
Oct 8, 2024
Robot dogs with guns are here—just as predicted! A troubling listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head raises serious food safety concerns. Explore the indictment of a New York City mayor amidst political scandals. Revolutionary 5D memory crystals could potentially store human genomes for future resurrection. Dive into whimsical theories like the moon as a communications tool and quirky news stories like 'Fat Bear Week'. There's also a glance at modern financial fraud and ethical dilemmas of cloning, wrapped in humor and insight.
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Boar's Head Outbreak
- A listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head facility led to a recall of initially one million pounds, later rising to seven million pounds of meat.
- The outbreak caused illnesses in 59 people across 19 states, with 10 reported deaths.
Regulatory Gaps
- Inspections of Boar's Head facilities revealed unsanitary conditions, including mold, insects, and residue, dating back two years.
- A cozy relationship between Boar's Head and the USDA, allowing state instead of federal inspections, is under investigation.
Memory Crystal
- Scientists created a "5D memory crystal" storing the human genome, potentially surviving for billions of years.
- The crystal, made of fused quartz, can withstand extreme conditions and store vast amounts of information.