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Have You Heard About Montana?!

248 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🏝 Travel Destinations Facts Geography
  1. Montana is a state with many interesting facts and famous people.
  2. There was an event called the Testicle Festival in Montana that was eventually discontinued.
  3. Montana has unique attractions like the Sip 'n Dip Lounge and Yogo sapphires.
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The Great Emu War

248 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
💾 History War Military Humor Film Australia
  1. The Great Emu War of 1932 happened in Australia, where soldiers fought against emus wreaking havoc on farmland.
  2. The military's attempts to use machine guns against emus were futile, resulting in a humorous battle where the emus often escaped.
  3. Despite initial defeats, the military eventually resorted to different tactics, such as bounties, to control the emu population after a humiliating retreat.

3D Gaming Before VR

248 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Virtual reality Software Hardware Future
  1. 3D gaming was possible before VR with LCD shutter glasses that created the illusion of 3D by alternating between two views for each eye.
  2. LCD shutter glasses allowed playing existing games in 3D without special design, like Tomb Raider and Thief 2.
  3. While VR is now more common, there are efforts to bring classic games into VR, although converting them is challenging due to control and graphical limitations.

The Funny Pages in Modern Times

318 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Comics Humor
  1. The author used ChatGPT to help create a personalized comic strip page without knowing how to code.
  2. Discovering new and updated comic strips through personalized RSS feeds can enhance the reading experience.
  3. Despite existing services like GoComics Premium, curating comics from a wider range of sources can offer a more diverse reading selection.

The Father of Home Video Games

283 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Invention Gaming Interview Legacy Museum
  1. Ralph Baer invented the first home video game console called the Magnavox Odyssey with twelve simple games.
  2. Atari founder Nolan Bushnell was inspired by the Odyssey to create Pong for arcades.
  3. Ralph Baer continued inventing and working at 89 years old because he found joy in creating and had a need for a challenge.

It’s a Media Roundup!

248 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🎭️ Culture Books Movies TV shows Audio Video Games
  1. David shares his recent media consumption including books, movies, TV shows, and video games.
  2. He enjoyed 'Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel' for its unique protagonist and storyline.
  3. David also explores the disappointments and surprises in other media such as 'The Three-Body Problem' and 'Tetris', offering alternative suggestions and insights.

Darth Vader answers the Proust Questionnaire

248 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
😂 Humor Fiction Characters
  1. Characters from fiction, like Darth Vader, answer the Proust Questionnaire in a creative and entertaining way.
  2. ChatGPT can impersonate different characters from fiction answering the Proust Questionnaire, offering a unique twist.
  3. Exploring fictional characters' perspectives through fun and imaginative responses brings a new angle to storytelling.