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2 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea
As the presidential plane, Air Force One is one of the main air transports for the U.S., alongside the Nightwatch, which is designed for emergencies. The iconic Air Force One is essentially a flying fortress, but it’s time for an upgrade. According to reports, President Donald Trump is set to receive its replacement “for free.” The Qatari royal family is reportedly set to provide the new aircraft.
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2 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea |Karen Alfaro
Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo is one of the oldest companies in the tech world. It was founded after World War II, repairing radios and inventing household appliances—including a failed electric rice cooker. Because its name was too complicated for Western markets, it changed it to something simpler: Sony. This article isn’t about the company’s legacy of innovation.
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2 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Netflix’s Squid Game has shown that games aren’t just for kids. As we grow up, we tend to stop playing most of them, but one game remains ingrained in our culture: rock-paper-scissors. This seemingly simple game holds enough importance that world championships even exist. Thousands of dollars are at stake. WRPSA. The World Rock Paper Scissors Association’s (WRPSA) YouTube channel has a parody-like quality.
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2 days ago | 
xataka.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Air Force One. Pocos nombres tienen más fuerza que el del avión presidencial de Estados Unidos. Ha protagonizado películas, es uno de los transportes aéreos oficiales de Estados Unidos (junto al Nightwatch preparado para el ‘fin del mundo’) y es una fortaleza con alas que se ha convertido en un vehículo icónico. Tocaba renovarlo, y a Trump le va a salir "gratis" ¿El motivo? ABC News afirma que el nuevo Air Force One sería un regalo por parte de la familia real de Qatar.
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2 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Few brands understand exclusivity better than Bugatti. Luxury brands often cater to the desires of millionaires who aspire to own their coveted products, and the high price and limited availability create exclusivity. Take the Chiron Super Sport, for example. Only 30 units were produced. Those interested in the Centodieci are also out of luck. Only 10 were made.
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3 days ago | 
xataka.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Netflix nos ha enseñado con ‘El juego del calamar’ que los juegos infantiles son una cosa muy seria. A medida que crecemos, dejamos de jugar a la mayoría de ellos, pero hay uno tan arraigado que lo usamos cuando toca ganar una discusión o para decidir algo de manera rápida: el de piedra, papel y tijera. Y es tan importante que hasta hay mundiales con miles de dólares en juego. WRPSA. En esta historia, cuesta diferenciar lo que es una broma de lo que va en serio.
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3 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Maximizing the performance of solar panels poses one of the biggest challenges in the photovoltaic industry. This challenge goes beyond merely improving the efficiency of the panels. It also involves finding effective ways to keep them clean for longer periods. Notably, the main adversaries of solar panels aren’t clouds, but dust and snow. Cleaning these panels at home is essential for three reasons. First, a clean panel operates more efficiently.
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3 days ago | 
xataka.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Si hay una marca que ha entendido esa máxima de si se puede poner precio a la exclusividad, esa es Bugatti. Las marcas de lujo juegan con las listas de personas millonarios que aspiran a tener el objeto en cuestión en su haber, y parte de esa exclusividad se consigue tanto con el precio como con las escasísimas unidades. ¿Del Chiron Super Sport? Apenas 30 unidades. ¿Que quieres el Centodieci? Lástima, sólo se fabricaron 10.
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3 days ago | 
xatakaon.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Food isn’t only an art but also a history lesson. Dishes such as lasagna and sushi come with centuries (and even millennia) of history. They showcase a blend of traditions and even stories of overcoming pandemics. However, only a select few dishes have been honored as national treasures. One example is China’s Dongpo pork. It’s been immortalized in the Meat-Shaped Stone sculpture, which attracts hundreds of visitors every year to Taipei’s National Palace Museum in Taiwan. Su Dongpo.
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3 days ago | 
xataka.com | Alejandro Alcolea
Arabia Saudí y Emiratos Árabes Unidos están inmersos en una particular guerra: la de convertirse en el foco de grandes inversiones para crear estructuras que parecen de ciencia ficción. Cuando uno anuncia un proyecto, el otro responde. Un ejemplo es la batalla por ver quién construye el edificio más alto. Y esa misma guerra está en el mundillo de los parques de atracciones.
