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How hot does the coffee have to be to soak the ladyfinger? Tiramisu according to science

In this video, the science meets with the Kitchen: DeNa will try its hand at preparing a tiramisu together with Cookist content creator, Elpidio. Not only will they prepare the traditional recipe of the iconic Italian dessert, but they will also explain the scientific reason what’s behind every step. Egg white yes or nowhy choose pasteurized eggshow to dip the ...

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Japan, strong earthquake of magnitude 6.9 in Miyazaki prefecture

Today at 1.19pm (local time), a violent earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hit the southern coast of JapanMiyazaki Prefecture. The earthquake shock recorded a epicenter at sea, a few km away from the mainland, and a hypocenter rather superficial and equal to approximately 30km. The shock, in reality, was followed by a seismic sequence, with an earthquake from 3.9 (at 1.35pm) ...

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How to ask AI questions to get the answers we want: creating effective prompts

If we try to ask ChatGPT or any AI-based language model (LLM) to complete the sentence “The best food is…” will give us a different answer every time we ask. The answers in fact, LLMs have a random component and we will never get the exact same answer to the same question. In order to get what we want from ...

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What is severance pay, how is it calculated, when is it paid and where to allocate it

The TFRacronym for severance pay and also known as “liquidation”is a sum that is set aside monthly by the employer for each individual employee so that they can receive it at end of the employment relationshipregardless of whether it ends due to dismissal, resignation or retirement. It was introduced by Law no. 297/1982 and is governed by article 2120 of ...

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Why are there rubber “hairs” on new tires?

Anyone who has purchased any new tyres he will certainly have noticed the presence of little “hairs” made of rubber. But what are they for? It is sometimes said that their purpose is to indicate thetire wear, or reduce noise while driving, or again improve ventilation…but the reality is different and has to do with the production of the tyre! ...

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Why were ruff collars worn in Elizabethan times?

There is no doubt: the ruff collar (or more simply “ruff“) is the unforgettable accessory when talking about Elizabethan fashion. History books and pictorial depictions of the time never forget – whether for Elizabeth I or William Shakespeare – to draw these gigantic fan-shaped collars around the heads. But where did this fashion come from, and who could wear it? ...

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What are the “banned” Guinness World Records? Here are the main discontinued categories

Inside the Guinness World Records (the books that have collected official records since 1955) there are thousands of different categories, even if over the last few 70 years old there are some that, for ethical and safety reasons, have been prohibited. Let’s see the main ones and the reasons behind their disposal. Gluttony challenges The decision to eliminate challenges related ...

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What is the Gate of Heaven on Tianmen Mountain, China?

In the northwestern region of the Chinese province of Hunan is what is called the Gate of Paradiseone of the most renowned natural wonders of the People’s Republic of China. We’re talking about a huge one bow natural (Tianmen Cave) of rock on the mountain Tianmen (Tiānmén Shāni.e. mountain of the celestial door), which from the perspective of the tiny ...

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Brief history of Steve Jobs: the founder of Apple and “father” of the iPhone, iPad and Mac

Steve Jobs speaks during Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference, June 11, 2007. Credit: Ben Stanfield, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Steve Jobs he was one of the greatest innovators of our time, a visionary who redefined the concept of personal technology and how we interact with the digital world. Born in San Francisco In the 1955 and grew up in ...