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6 Surreal Images Showing Rare Snowfall in Tropical Brazil

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Snow has fallen in Brazil, an extremely rare event for the tropical country. Thanks to an intense cold snap, snow or freezing rain fell in at least 43 Brazilian cities on Wednesday and Thursday, according to weather service Climatempo. Read more.

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Star Trek Day 2022 Will Feature ‘AR Delta Portals’

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This year’s festivities will also feature a series of augmented reality (AR) Delta Portals available to fans across the United States as well as London, Brazil, and Melbourne. Using their smartphones, visitors can unlock a variety of 3D content such as classic starships and recognizable characters from the show via the Instagram app.

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A Deadly Super-Fungus Has Emerged in Brazil, Aided by Covid-19

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Late last year, a deadly yeast known as Candida auris was found in Brazil for the first time. In a new paper this week, the scientists who treated and investigated these initial cases say the covid-19 pandemic helped create a breeding ground for the fungus to emerge and spread inside a hospital’s intensive care unit. Read more.

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The Real Meaning of the 'Come to Brazil' Meme

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that you will find, on any YouTube video and any Instagram or Twitter post by a celebrity, at least one comment with the words “Please Come to Brazil.” The ubiquitousness of the phrase to the ecology of the internet can be summed up by a version of the Mike Wazowski Explaining… Read more.

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Magic Leap One Makes a Surprise Appearance During World Cup TV Show

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Worn by show presenter Tiago Leifert, a popular television host in Brazil, not only do we clearly see the Magic Leap One, but the host also appears to have it attached to the Lightpack hip-mounted module. Last week, right at the start of World Cup fever, for some reason, the Magic Leap One appeared on a Brazilian television show.

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Floods Trigger Deadly Landslides in Brazil

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Torrential rain pummeled Northeastern Brazil, causing catastrophic landslides. Authorities in the Pernambuco state have confirmed that 106 people are dead and at least eight people are still unaccounted for, CBS and AFP reported. Thousands of people have been displaced by the flooding and landslides as well. Read more.

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Daft Punk Launches AR Experiences ‘Around The World’

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The filter will be available in 10 major cities around the globe, including Berlin (Germany), Buenos Aires (Argentina), London (UK), Los Angeles (USA), Mexico City (Mexico), New York (USA), Paris (France), São Paulo (Brazil), Sydney (Australia), Tokyo (Japan). Credit: Snap Inc.