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Indian teen with werewolf syndrome sets world record for hairiest face
short by Medhaa Gupta / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
An 18-year-old man, Lalit Patidar, from India has set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the hairiest face on a male. Lalit, who suffers from werewolf syndrome, has 201.72 hairs per square centimetre covering nearly 95% of his face, according to GWR. Werewolf syndrome or hypertrichosis is a rare condition that causes excessive hair growth on a person's body.
read more at Hindustan Times
UK's London Eye ferris wheel turns 25
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
UK's London Eye ferris wheel, which opened in March 2000, has turned 25. The 135-metre-tall observation wheel on River Thames has 32 capsules, offering a 360-degree view of London. It remains a key attraction and a centrepiece of London's New Year's Eve celebrations. The London Eye's capsules can accommodate up to 800 guests.
read more at Reuters
Orange peels that you throw in the bin the slashes bad cholesterol
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
Looking to lower your cholesterol and improve your overall health? There is one most ignored superfood that most people throw in their dustbins: orange peels. Orange peels have some amazing compounds like magnesium and trimethylamine N-oxide, which help slash bad cholesterol or LDL levels, thereby reducing the risk of dreaded heart issues like heart attacks or strokes.
read more at Times Now
Analysts say new US Tariffs will have massive impact on gaming
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
With new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico now in effect, various games industry analysts suggest the changes could have a negative impact on gamers. The increased tariff rates are expected to drive up the prices of physical games and gaming hardware/consoles, as much of the manufacturing is done in these countries before being imported to the US.
read more at Sports Info
More details on Extraction shooter from PUBG: Black Budget surface
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
During its earnings call last month, Krafton revealed plans to further expand its PUBG franchise. One of the upcoming projects is PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter that recently received new details. The game will feature weapons from PUBG to provide an easier learning curve and will incorporate the shrinking zone mechanic to keep players active at all times.
read more at Sports Info
Sony’s PlayStation 3 receives a surprising update
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
Almost two decades after its launch, and eight years after halting production, Sony is still updating the PlayStation 3 console. Users have received a surprise firmware update that improves the device's usability and security while also renewing the Blu-ray disc player encryption key. Minor updates like this could become a regular occurrence moving forward.
read more at Sports Info
Sony cuts more employees across PlayStation support studios
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
PlayStation is once again laying off employees following the cancellation of multiple live service games. The most recent layoffs reportedly affected PS Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia. While some of the affected employees were previously working on the canceled projects, the layoffs are said to be "more widespread" across the impacted studios, according to reports.
read more at Sports Info
Hours ahead of release Split Fiction reaches Steam best-sellers
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
Hazelight Studios' latest game, Split Fiction, is set to release on March 6 (Pacific Time), and ahead of its launch, it's already soaring through Steam's global best-seller charts. The game marks another signature co-op adventure from the studio, further expanding on its winning formula. Early reviews from critics are already looking promising.
read more at Sports Info
Studio behind Until Dawn remake 'effectively closed': Reports
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
The development studio behind the Until Dawn remake is "effectively closed" according to various sources familiar with the current situation. Ahead of the game's release, the studio announced layoffs, leaving only a small team to provide post-launch support. The majority of those remaining employees were reportedly let go in December 2024.
read more at Sports Info
Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s wife?
short by / on Thursday, 6 March, 2025
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya married Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in a simple ceremony. Born in 1996, she is the daughter of Mridangam maestro Seerkazhi Sri J Skandaprasad. Known for her songs in Ponniyin Selvan, Sivasri is also a Bharatanatyam dancer, bio-engineer, painter, and model. A trained classical artist, she also founded 'Ahuti,' an initiative promoting 64 Indian arts.
read more at Latestly
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