The Pastry War may sound like the title of a comedy film or a reality show. In fact it was a real conflict which took place from November 1838 to March 1839. What happened to incite the war ? The explanation is as revealing as the name. The Pastry War was named after events related to a massive ransacking of Mexico City's Parisian marketplace in 1828. Rarely mentioned in history, it … [Read more...] about The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
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Mexico’s Cold War with Ecuador
Ecuador's 2024 raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito shocked the international community and severed diplomatic ties between the two nations. Raiding a foreign embassy is tantamount to trespassing upon a foreign country's property. The political fallout has not been trivial -- Mexico filed an ICJ (International Court of Justice) lawsuit and cancelled all current and future diplomatic … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Cold War with Ecuador
World’s Oldest Car Shows : The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is gearing up for its 125th anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in April 2025. Special events will take center stage, including new immersive experiences, expert guided tours, an expanded EV test track, Bentley's hand painted 'Belonging Bentayga' and the World Car Awards live! An annual event, The New York International Auto … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Car Shows : The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)
Is It Safe to Eat ? Artificial Intelligence AI Tongue Predicts Food Safety and More
In the latest list of new and innovative AI applications in the field of Artificial Intelligence, a sensor linked to an artificial neural network can accurately analyze both solid foods and liquids. Developed by a research team from Penn State1, the "AI tongue" can detect specific characteristics such as freshness, quality and authenticity. Referring to authenticity, one example cited … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Eat ? Artificial Intelligence AI Tongue Predicts Food Safety and More
Countries at War in 2024
As global political tensions rise, so does rising concerns over longstanding current wars and armed conflicts. While the mainstream media continues to focus on conflicts in Gaza and the Ukraine, other areas of the world are experiencing armed conflicts, some of which have been ongoing for decades. This raises the question: "exactly how many countries are currently at war?" The answer … [Read more...] about Countries at War in 2024