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BEST MET GALA OUTFITS 2023
5 WITH A HEADSCRATCHING LOGIC PUZZLE
Editor-in-Chief: Ishita Gupta
Editor: Olivia Mankowski
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ConanGrayworeaBalmainensembleconsisting ofahigh-collaredwhiteshirtandfloor-length jacketwithsequinnedsleeves.Theoutfitalso featuredpearldetailinginhistie,collarandhis handheldfan.
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She decided on a pale blue Chanel ball gown, adorned with gemstones down the layered skirt with sequins and pearls on the bodice All with a translucent organza hood with silver sequins draped over her bun. Gemstone drop earrings and the leather belt perfectly completed this outfit.
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LipawasthefirststartowearTiffany&Co.’s iconic diamondatsuchaprestigiousevent.Itwasover100 caratsandpayshomagetotheshapeoftheorignial yellowtiffanydiamondviaitsnear-identicalcushioncut, andissustainablysourcedfromBotswana.
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Thisactressworeabody-huggingwhitetweedVersace gown(tweedwas oneofthefabricsLagerfeldused overandoverinhisdesigns).Thedressincluded straplesscutoutsheldtogetherbyiconicgolden safetypins.Shefinishedherlookwithagoldenhalo crowninherupdo.
Switzerlandis installingsolar panelsontheir railways If successful,it couldpoweratleast2%ofthe country!
KenyanteacherPaul Waveruispromoting sustainabilitybyrecycling
Heisconvertingoldlaptop batteriesintopower sourcesforelectricbikes formoreecofriendly transportationandlessair pollution
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Toreducewhale fatalitiesand promoteocean crisis,ascience teamisdevelopinga thermalcamera basedwhale-alert system!
TheUniversityofBritishColumbia discoveredanewsilica-basedmaterial thathasthepowertoabsorbandbreak downtoxic"foreverchemicals"foundin itemslikefoodpackaging,clothing, cosmetics,andtoiletpaper
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recently developed a strong house structure material made out of discarded plastic. To do this, plastic bottles were turned into small granules and puffed into insulation panels out of foam!.
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TRY A NEW WORK-OUT ROUTINE
PICK UP A BOOK YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF READING
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TURN OFF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR A DAY
WALK OR PLAY WITH YOUR PET
BAKE USING A NEW RECIPE
HAVE A PICNIC WITH SOMEONE
MAKE A GRATITUDE LIST
CLOSET CLEANOUT
RE-DO YOUR ROOM
BINGE YOUR FAVOURITE SHOW (OR FIND A NEW ONE!)
TAKE YOURSELF ON A SOLO DATE
GO OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS
TAKE A SUNSET WALK
TREAT YOURSELF TO A PRESENT
Benny,CarlaandDaniellaeachpickedup abargaininthe'Januarysales'withall threeitems(trousers,jacketandan umbrella)havingadiscountonthe originalsellingprice(by$5,$9and$11.50) Fromthisinformationandthefollowing clues,foreachbuyer,canyoudetermine theitemtheybought,thecolour(red, blueorgreen),andtheamountsavedon theoriginalsellingprice?
ThebluejacketwasnotboughtbyBenny. Daniellawaspleasedtohave$9.00knockedofftheitemshebought. Thereditemhadmoreknockedoffthantheumbrella.
Thetrousersdidnothave$5.00knockedoffandwerenotboughtby BennyorCarla.
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Al, or Artificial intelligence, is a fascinating field that has come a long way in the past few years. It is changing the way we live and work, and it's also a lot of fund Here are a few amazing things you might not know about Al:
If you thought you were pretty good at 'chess' or 'Go', think again. Al programs have beaten some of the best human players in these games and many others. In 2016, Google's AlphaGo program defeated the world champion 'Go' player, Les Sedol. In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue computer famously defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov.
Al can create music that is ... surprisingly good! Researchers have created Al programs that can compose original pieces of music in a wide range of styles, from classical to pop. One program, called Amper, even lets users create their own custom music tracks by selecting different genres, moods, and instruments.
Self-driving cars are one of the most exciting applications of AI. Companies like Tesla Waymo, and Uber are all working on developing autonomous vehicles that can safely navigate the roads without human intervention.
AI personal shopping assistants, like the app Shopbrain, can help you find deals on the products you want to buy. These programs use machine learning algorithms to analyse millions of products and prices from hundreds of retailers, giving you personalised recommendations and alerts when prices drop.
AI can generate artworks that rival those created by humans. One program, DeepDream, creates surreal and abstract images by photos and identifying patterns and features.
Who knows what other things AI will do in the future? But one thing is certain: with AI, the possibilities are truly endless!
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This dark fantasy novel narrates the story of a seventeen-year old boy inherits the keys to a parallel world though his garden shed. In which, he finds himself leading the battle between forces of good and evil.
We follow the story of Naomi, who travels to Knockemout, Virginia, to save her estranged evil twin sister, who leaves her stranded in town with a surprising responsibility: caring for her previously unknown 11year-old niece. When Knox witnesses Naomi’s life falling apart, he cannot help but offer some assistance. But he soon finds himself falling for her.
Me: “Where did Napoleon hide his armies?"
Dad: "In his sleevies”
Me: “How’d you sleep?”
Dad: “Lying down”
Me: “Did you hear the rumour about butter?
Dad: Well, I’m not going to spread it”
Me: “Dad, did you know my maths teacher’s boyfriends’ name is Adam?”
Dad: “Well, at least it’s not Subtract-am'”
A very big THANK YOU to all the dads who were involved in the creation of this article.
Reading books is entertaining and known to be good for mental health.
Whether it's a microwave minute cake or cookies, baking is a great way to pass the time and end up with a delicious treat!
Find a good movie or series to watch with your friends or family.
Put on a podcast, open your window and clean your room.
Did you know that only 10 minutes of yoga can improve your mood and overall happiness?
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