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In the 1990s, Romanian-Australian economist Stefan Mandel devised a systematic approach to winning lotteries, achieving remarkable success by winning 14 times. Initially using his method in Romania, Mandel later moved to Australia and identified lucrative opportunities in U.S. lotteries, particularly the Virginia lottery, which had a manageable number of combinations. By purchasing every possible ticket combination when jackpots exceeded three times the cost of buying them all, he ensured a return on investment. His team faced logistical challenges, including securing enough investors and managing the bulk purchase of tickets, but ultimately succeeded in acquiring 6.4 million of the 7 million combinations needed for a guaranteed win. Despite investigations by the FBI and CIA, no wrongdoing was found, and Mandel retired to a beach house in Vanuatu, having amassed millions for himself and his investors. 
Published: Feb 20 2025, 6 ameznews.inThe Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has revealed its winners, showcasing over 6,000 entries across 13 categories. Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero clinched the top title for his poignant image "Radiant Bond," depicting a mother humpback whale and her calf in French Polynesia, capturing the essence of maternal love and the fragility of ocean life. German photographer Robert Marc Lehmann was awarded Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year for a striking image of a tiger shark being carried ashore in Indonesia, highlighting the grim reality of shark mortality due to human actions. In the Portrait category, Abdulaziz Al Saleh from Kuwait won for a humorous shot of camels drinking, while Dan Bolt's captivating image of a jellyfish earned him the British Waters Macro category prize. The competition continues to celebrate the beauty and challenges of underwater life, with all winners available for viewing online.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 12 ameznews.inA new study led by evolutionary biologist Luis Zaman from the University of Michigan suggests that the process of evolution itself may evolve, enhancing organisms' ability to adapt to environmental challenges. Researchers explored this concept using a computational model called Avida, simulating populations that had to switch between beneficial and harmful resources, represented as red and blue berries. They found that populations forced to cycle between these environments developed greater "mutations," allowing them to adapt more effectively. Interestingly, while rapid environmental changes hindered evolvability, longer cycles—spanning hundreds of generations—facilitated its development. The findings indicate that once a population achieves enhanced evolvability, this trait is likely to persist, suggesting a deeper understanding of how life thrives in diverse and changing ecosystems. The study is published in the journal PNAS.
Published: Feb 22 2025, 10 ameznews.inIn a remarkable study, researchers have observed mice engaging in behaviors reminiscent of human first aid, as they attempt to revive their unconscious peers. The rodents displayed a range of actions, from gentle grooming to more forceful biting and tongue-pulling, particularly when interacting with familiar partners. During interactions with anesthetized mice, the caregiving mice spent over 47% of their time trying to rouse their unresponsive counterparts, successfully removing foreign objects from their mouths 80% of the time. Notably, those receiving attention regained mobility faster than those who did not. The study identified specific brain regions linked to this instinctive behavior, suggesting that such caregiving impulses may be more widespread among social animals than previously recognized. The findings, published in the journal Science, highlight the potential evolutionary benefits of these behaviors in enhancing group cohesion and survival.
Published: Feb 22 2025, 1 pmeznews.inThe Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), which thrived in northern India and Pakistan around 5,700 years ago, remains a subject of intrigue due to its undeciphered writing system and the sudden disappearance of its cities. The prominent city of Harappa, flourishing from 3700 to 1300 BCE, has recently been the focus of a study analyzing ancient plant remains, revealing that food processing likely occurred outside the city by a large workforce, contradicting previous beliefs that families processed crops at home. Researchers found a high ratio of grain to chaff, suggesting that cereals like wheat and barley were transported in a highly processed state. Additionally, the presence of weed seeds linked to cattle dung burning indicates its use as a fuel source for cooking and industrial purposes. While these findings provide insights into Harappa's social organization, much about the daily lives of its inhabitants remains elusive, with a $1 million prize offered for deciphering the ancient script potentially paving the way for further discoveries.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 6 ameznews.inAs Thanksgiving approaches, many turkeys face an unfortunate fate at the dinner table, raising the question of why turkey eggs are rarely consumed. In the wild, a turkey hen lays a clutch of nine to 13 eggs over a two-week period, but domesticated turkeys are not farmed for their eggs due to low yield. With a laying cycle of 24 to 32 hours and a maturity age of seven months, turkeys simply do not compete with chickens, which lay almost daily and mature in five months. Additionally, the cost of raising turkeys, which require more space and food, makes them less financially viable for egg production. While turkey eggs are edible and reportedly taste similar to chicken eggs, their tough shells and larger size contribute to their unpopularity in the market. As the holiday season approaches, it seems consumers will continue to favor chicken eggs over their turkey counterparts.
Published: Feb 20 2025, 3 ameznews.inA TikTok video by creator @zachdfilms3 has sparked interest in the historical fact that the English alphabet once included 27 letters, with the ampersand ("&") serving as the 27th. In the video, zachdfilms3 explains that the ampersand, which represented the word "and," was recited after the letter Z as "per se &." This symbol was part of nursery rhymes and was recognized in English by 1835, but it fell out of use by the late 19th century. The evolution of the English language has seen the loss of other letters, such as thorn (þ) and wynn (ƿ), while U and J were only added in the 1500s. Experts suggest that while standardized spelling may reduce the likelihood of losing more letters, changes in language are always possible, as seen with modern simplifications like "drive thru."
Published: Feb 23 2025, 3 pmeznews.inThe mystery surrounding the alarming discovery of human feet washing ashore in the Salish Sea since 2007 has been resolved, revealing a less sinister explanation than previously speculated. Over 21 feet, often still in sneakers, were found by beachgoers, prompting theories of serial killers or mafia activity. However, coroner Barb McLintock clarified that the phenomenon is linked to advancements in sneaker design, which have made them lighter and more buoyant. When bodies sink, scavengers tend to consume the softer tissues around the ankles, leading to the detachment of feet before significant decomposition occurs. This explains why the phenomenon surged after 2007, as modern running shoes float better than their predecessors, allowing detached feet to wash ashore. The findings underscore the importance of understanding the natural processes at play rather than jumping to conclusions about foul play.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 10 ameznews.inMany popular prehistoric creatures, such as pterodactyls, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs, are often mistakenly classified as dinosaurs, but they do not meet the criteria. Paleontologist Danny Barta explains that pterosaurs, including Pteranodons, diverged from dinosaurs around 250 million years ago, lacking key anatomical features like the hip socket hole found in dinosaurs. Similarly, mosasaurs, which lived in water and gave birth to live young, are more closely related to modern snakes than to dinosaurs. Other notable non-dinosaurs include Dimetrodon, a synapsid predating dinosaurs by 60 million years, and crocodilians, which branched off before dinosaurs evolved. Tanystropheus, with its long neck, also fails to qualify due to its sprawling leg position and earlier existence in the Triassic period. Despite their non-dinosaur status, these creatures played significant roles in their ecosystems and continue to fascinate scientists and the public alike.
Published: Feb 21 2025, 1 pmeznews.inCrater Lake, located in Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States, reaching a depth of 592 meters (1,943 feet). Formed approximately 7,700 years ago from the collapse of Mount Mazama after a significant volcanic eruption, the lake is filled solely by rainfall and snowmelt, resulting in its strikingly clear blue waters. The lake features two islands, Wizard Island and Phantom Ship, the latter resembling a ghostly vessel. Notably, the "Old Man of the Lake," a 9-meter tree stump, has been bobbing vertically in its waters for over a century. Crater Lake National Park, which encompasses the lake, is home to diverse wildlife, including elk and bald eagles, and is considered sacred by the Klamath Tribes, who have lived in the area for over 13,000 years. The lake rarely freezes, with the last occurrence recorded in 1949, and is also known for seasonal pollen accumulation on its surface.
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