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- 1Sebastian Schipper's Hamburg classic 'Absolute Giganten' back in the spotlight●Sebastian Schipper – „Absolute Giganten“ (1999) Ein Film aus meiner liebsten Gattung: Ein Hamburg-Film! Ein Film über da
The 1999 German film 'Absolute Giganten' by director Sebastian Schipper is being celebrated as a beloved Hamburg film. Viewers praise its portrayal of youth in a big city, following three young men and a woman on one last summer night, with an old Ford Granada coupé hailed as the film's real star. Fans highlight the affectionate depiction of Hamburg itself as central to its enduring appeal.
- 2Giant Polypore Fungus Returns to Carr's Wood●Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) at Carr's Wood. Comes up in the same spot every year, under a Beech tree. # Nature
A large specimen of giant polypore (Meripilus giganteus) has been spotted at Carr's Wood near Bath, growing beneath a beech tree. Nature observers note the fungus reliably appears in the same spot each autumn, fruiting from the roots of its host tree. The finding is drawing attention from wildlife and fungi enthusiasts sharing autumn sightings across the UK.
- 3Gauss's plan to signal aliens with vast Siberian clearings●Carl Friedrich # Gauss schlug 1820 vor, gigantische Quadrate durch Abholzung sibirischer Wälder zu “zeichnen”. Ziel war
In 1820, mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss reportedly proposed carving gigantic right-angled triangles or squares into Siberian forests by clearing trees, planting wheat in between, hoping the geometric shapes would be visible from space and signal intelligent life. The anecdote is circulating again on social media, drawing amused and fascinated reactions as an early example of communication with extraterrestrial intelligence, long before modern SETI efforts.
- 4Kaiyodo unveils new Godzilla kaiju model kits at All Japan Model Show●https://www. wacoca.com/media/780350/ 海洋堂ARTPLAに新作怪獣が押し寄せる！“ヘドラ”、“ガイガン”、“バーニングゴジラ”が「色分け」という新たな試みとともに商品化決定！【海洋堂／第63回全日本模型
Kaiyodo announced new kaiju kits for its ARTPLA line at the 63rd All Japan Model & Hobby Show, including Hedorah, Gigan and Burning Godzilla. The release is notable for a new "color-coding" approach intended to simplify painting for hobbyists. Coverage via Hobby JAPAN Web has drawn attention from model kit fans and Godzilla enthusiasts.
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A gigantic used-book sale is underway, offering large quantities of secondhand books to bargain hunters and bibliophiles. Sales like this, often run by libraries or volunteer groups, typically raise funds for literacy programs while giving readers access to inexpensive titles. Shoppers are talking about the scale of the event and the chance to stock up on cheap reading material.
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A new review of the film 'Digger' calls the movie a 'gigantic swing and a miss', judging it an ambitious attempt that falls short of its goals. The verdict is negative, with the reviewer critical of the execution. Further details about the film's plot, cast, and reception have not yet been widely reported.
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The new film 'Digger' is being reviewed by critics, and the early verdict is harsh. A fresh review describes the movie as a gigantic swing and a miss, suggesting audiences had high expectations that the film failed to meet. Coverage of the title is beginning to circulate among film watchers as critics weigh in on the release.
- 8Moon seeds from 1971 have grown into giant trees on Earth●En 1971, un astronauta llevó 500 semillas hasta la Luna. Medio siglo después son árboles gigantes repartidos por la Tier
In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried around 500 tree seeds to the Moon. After returning, the seeds were germinated and planted across the United States and elsewhere, growing into tall, mature trees known as the Moon Trees. Half a century later, many still stand, and the story of this unusual space experiment is being shared widely online.
- 9Reports say Meta used 'pilot model' label to avoid billions in taxes●"New reports reveal # Meta 🚨has been classifying gigantic # DataCenters as "pilot models" in order to secure a tax credi
Meta has reportedly been classifying its massive data centers as 'pilot models' to claim a tax credit dating from the 1980s. According to the reports, this loophole allowed the company to avoid paying nearly $4 billion in taxes last year alone. Tax credit experts say Meta is again entering legally choppy territory, and the findings are drawing criticism over how big tech exploits outdated tax rules.