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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
You know that asteroid that almost destroyed Earth in the 90s? Turns out the whole thing was secretly created by Michael Bay, who then PAID Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck to look heroic while blowing it up!
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Moon Landing Mission Profiles
If you pick a low enough orbit, it gives you a lot of freedom to use a lightweight launch vehicle such as a stepladder.
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Greenland Size
The Mercator projection drastically distorts the size of almost every area of land except a small ring around the North and South Poles.
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The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000
From Barbie to Wonka, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service.
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The 30 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000
From Curb Your Enthusiasm to The Regime, here's everything you need to be watching on Max this month.
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AMC shares fall 14% after movie-theater chain announces $250 million stock sale
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:51:00 GMT
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. fell 14.3% in Thursdayโ€™s session after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock filed to sell up to $250 million of stock.
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Donโ€™t Make Me Wait for April 8!
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:13:08 +0000
Canโ€™t wait to see the Moon block the Sun on April 8? Neither can we. But we have good news โ€“ if you want to see an incredible cosmic alignment, you can catch one right now! Exoplanets, asteroids, and other objects regularly pass in front of stars and block their light. Observing these events is [โ€ฆ]
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Kamala Harris Touts Secret Service Program Encouraging High School Spying
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:57:02 +0000

The Secret Service program stresses more behavioral monitoring as well as students spying on other students.

The post Kamala Harris Touts Secret Service Program Encouraging High School Spying appeared first on The Intercept.


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โ€˜A bygone world of glamourโ€™: Hollywood and the age of couture โ€“ in pictures
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:46 GMT

George Hoyningen-Hueneโ€™s images of movie stars, exotic locations and fashion trends defined an era โ€“ as this first book on his work in decades shows

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Casting Call! โ€œJanuary 6th: The Movieโ€!
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:38:28 +0000
Who will play the QAnon Shaman? Can Gritty find a role?
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Signs You Should Give Up on a Book
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Youโ€™re using the book to squash bugs; youโ€™re waiting for the book to initiate physical contact; you canโ€™t stop thinking about Gary Oldman movies.
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U.S. Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA โ€” Despite Flimsy Allegations
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:19:12 +0000

Congress passed a one-year ban on UNRWA funds even as several Western countries have resumed funding for the U.N. agency that aids Palestinians.

The post U.S. Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA โ€” Despite Flimsy Allegations appeared first on The Intercept.


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Most Frequently Asked Questions About NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000

 

NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular digital assets today, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency investors, whales and people from around the world. People find it amazing that some users spend thousands or millions of dollars on a single NFT-based image of a monkey or other token, but you can simply take a screenshot for free. So here we share some freuently asked question about NFTs.

1) What is an NFT?

NFT stands for non-fungible  token, which is a cryptographic token on a blockchain with unique identification codes that distinguish it from other tokens. NFTs are unique and not interchangeable, which means no two NFTs are the same. NFTs can be a unique artwork, GIF, Images, videos, Audio album. in-game items, collectibles etc.

2) What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that allows for the secure storage of data. By recording any kind of informationโ€”such as bank account transactions, the ownership of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), or Decentralized Finance (DeFi) smart contractsโ€”in one place, and distributing it to many different computers, blockchains ensure that data canโ€™t be manipulated without everyone in the system being aware.

3) What makes an NFT valuable?


The value of an NFT comes from its ability to be traded freely and securely on the blockchain, which is not possible with other current digital ownership solutionsThe NFT points to its location on the blockchain, but doesnโ€™t necessarily contain the digital property. For example, if you replace one bitcoin with another, you will still have the same thing. If you buy a non-fungible item, such as a movie ticket, it is impossible to replace it with any other movie ticket because each ticket is unique to a specific time and place.

4) How do NFTs work?

One of the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is that they can be tokenised to create a digital certificate of ownership that can be bought, sold and traded on the blockchain. 

As with crypto-currency, records of who owns what are stored on a ledger that is maintained by thousands of computers around the world. These records canโ€™t be forged because the whole system operates on an open-source network. 

NFTs also contain smart contractsโ€”small computer programs that run on the blockchainโ€”that give the artist, for example, a cut of any future sale of the token.

5) Whatโ€™s the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) aren't cryptocurrencies, but they do use blockchain technology. Many NFTs are based on Ethereum, where the blockchain serves as a ledger for all the transactions related to said NFT and the properties it represents.5) How to make an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. All you need is a digital wallet, some ethereum tokens and a connection to an NFT marketplace where youโ€™ll be able to upload and sell your creations

6) How to validate the authencity of an NFT?

When you purchase a stock in NFT, that purchase is recorded on the blockchainโ€”the bitcoin ledger of transactionsโ€”and that entry acts as your proof of ownership.

7) How is an NFT valued? What are the most expensive NFTs?

The value of an NFT varies a lot based on the digital asset up for grabs. People use NFTs to trade and sell digital art, so when creating an NFT, you should consider the popularity of your digital artwork along with historical statistics.

In the year 2021, a digital artist called Pak created an artwork called The Merge. It was sold on the Nifty Gateway NFT market for $91.8 million.

8) Can NFTs be used as an investment?

Non-fungible tokens can be used in investment opportunities. One can purchase an NFT and resell it at a profit. Certain NFT marketplaces let sellers of NFTs keep a percentage of the profits from sales of the assets they create.

9) Will NFTs be the future of art and collectibles?

Many people want to buy NFTs because it lets them support the arts and own something cool from their favorite musicians, brands, and celebrities. NFTs also give artists an opportunity to program in continual royalties if someone buys their work. Galleries see this as a way to reach new buyers interested in art.

10) How do we buy an NFTs?

There are many places to buy digital assets, like opensea and their policies vary. On top shot, for instance, you sign up for a waitlist that can be thousands of people long. When a digital asset goes on sale, you are occasionally chosen to purchase it.

11) Can i mint NFT for free?

To mint an NFT token, you must pay some amount of gas fee to process the transaction on the Etherum blockchain, but you can mint your NFT on a different blockchain called Polygon to avoid paying gas fees. This option is available on OpenSea and this simply denotes that your NFT will only be able to trade using Polygon's blockchain and not Etherum's blockchain. Mintable allows you to mint NFTs for free without paying any gas fees.

12) Do i own an NFT if i screenshot it?

The answer is no. Non-Fungible Tokens are minted on the blockchain using cryptocurrencies such as Etherum, Solana, Polygon, and so on. Once a Non-Fungible Token is minted, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain and the contract or license is awarded to whoever has that Non-Fungible Token in their wallet.

12) Why are people investing so much in NFT?


 Non-fungible tokens have gained the hearts of people around the world, and they have given digital creators the recognition they deserve. One of the remarkable things about non-fungible tokens is that you can take a screenshot of one, but you donโ€™t own it. This is because when a non-fungible token is created, then the transaction is stored on the blockchain, and the license or contract to hold such a token is awarded to the person owning the token in their digital wallet.

You can sell your work and creations by attaching a license to it on the blockchain, where its ownership can be transferred. This lets you get exposure without losing full ownership of your work. Some of the most successful projects include Cryptopunks, Bored Ape Yatch Club NFTs, SandBox, World of Women and so on. These NFT projects have gained popularity globally and are owned by celebrities and other successful entrepreneurs. Owning one of these NFTs gives you an automatic ticket to exclusive business meetings and life-changing connections.

Final Saying

Thatโ€™s a wrap. Hope you guys found this article enlightening. I just answer some question with my limited knowledge about NFTs. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also I have a question for you, Is bitcoin an NFTs? let me know in The comment section below






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NASA Awards Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Nationwide
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:42:03 +0000
NASA is awarding approximately $3.7 million to 17 museums, science centers, and other informal education institutions as part of an initiative to ignite STEM excitement. The money will go toward projects that inspire students and their learning support systems to take an active role in the wonder of science, technology, engineering, and math.   โ€œWeโ€™re […]
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Pro-Israel Advocates Are Weaponizing โ€œSafetyโ€ on College Campuses
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:08:00 +0000

Some schools are acting on the misbegotten notion that Palestinian freedom is a threat to Jewish safety.

The post Pro-Israel Advocates Are Weaponizing โ€œSafetyโ€ on College Campuses appeared first on The Intercept.


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University Teams Selected as Finalists to Envision New Aviation Responses to Natural Disasters
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:12:46 +0000
Eight teams participating in the 2024 Gateways to Blue Skies: Advancing Aviation for Natural Disasters Competition have been selected to present their design concepts to a panel of industry experts at the 2024 Blue Skies Forum, May 30 and 31, 2024 at NASAโ€™s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California.   Sponsored by NASAโ€™s Aeronautics Research […]
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