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The Magnet 084: Mystery of the Motorized Garage Door

373 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Mystery Security
  1. The garage door in the author's property mysteriously stopped working, leading to a puzzling situation.
  2. Despite efforts to manually open the garage door, the issue was resolved by simply plugging in the motor power cord.
  3. The author was left questioning how and why the motor power cord was pulled out, as there were no easy access points.

The Magnet 085: More Bizarre Mysteries

196 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
😂 Humor
  1. The post talks about bewildering experiences with unexplainable phenomena like glowing neon signs and mysterious phone calls in the night.
  2. The stories shared in the post involve strange occurrences with electrical appliances like a neon sign, a coffee machine, and a smartphone.
  3. It's intriguing how all the stories in the post revolve around mysterious events related to electricity and appliances.
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The Magnet 080: : Tokyo Journal, Part 4

255 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Food Culture Ads
  1. Tokyo can have a transformative impact on visitors, leaving a lasting impression.
  2. Experiencing unique culinary delights like fluffy pancakes in Tokyo is a must, with places like Flipper's standing out.
  3. Interesting cultural nuances, like smoke alarm warnings in hotel rooms, add to the charm of exploring Tokyo.

The Magnet 75

334 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🔬 Science UFOs Cognitive Biases Advertising
  1. The U.S. has shot down 4 unidentified aerial objects recently.
  2. Baader-Meinhof phenomenon involves suddenly noticing something more often after learning about it.
  3. Pitted Windshield Panic of 1954 was caused by normal driving conditions, not cosmic threats.

The Magnet 079: Weird and Puzzling Signs

196 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Travel Events Community Ads
  1. Some street signs may not be official and could be put up by impatient individuals.
  2. Signs at gas stations remind customers to leave if the pumps are down to maintain smooth operations.
  3. Beware of all-you-can-drink offers in certain districts, as they may lead to high unexpected costs.

The Magnet 74: Grab Bag

176 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Silicon Valley
  1. Psychic surgery can be deceptive and fraudulent, with practitioners often using tricks to appear miraculous.
  2. The HP Garage in Palo Alto is considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, where Hewlett and Packard started making electronic equipment.
  3. Dr. Frederick Terman's encouragement to students at Stanford University led to the establishment of Silicon Valley by Hewlett and Packard in the 1930s.