Man turns to AI for a sodium free diet, ends up with paranoia, hallucinations, and a 19th century ailment!

The AI system suggested sodium bromide as an appropriate substitute for conventional salt consumption. In the past, doctors have used sodium bromide as an insomnia treatment and anxiety remedy, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Eventually, Medical science discovered sodium bromide’s toxic effects at high dosages, so it ceased being used as a human medicine.

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Chhattisgarh HC stays BEO’s order to recover incremented pay from headmaster

The Chhattisgarh High Court has suspended an order from the Block Education Officer (BEO) of Pandariya, Kabeerdham district, which sought to recover incremental pay scale amounts from headmaster Sanjay Kumar Chandravanshi. Chandravanshi had been receiving the increment since January 2021, following a previous High Court directive, before the BEO’s recovery order in May 2025.

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Which is the slowest animal in the world: Sloth vs tortoise vs slug

Nature showcases masters of slow motion: the three-toed sloth, Galápagos tortoise, and banana slug. Sloths conserve energy with leafy diets and deliberate movements in rainforests. Galápagos tortoises, living over a century, adapt to harsh island conditions through slow, steady paces. However, the banana slug emerges as the slowest, gliding inches per minute using mucus, prioritizing…

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Why children and the elderly are at higher risk of eye problems after Diwali

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to severe levels post-Diwali, with AQI scores exceeding 350 due to firecracker emissions, vehicle exhausts, and weather. This pollution poses significant risks to ocular health, particularly for vulnerable children and the elderly, causing irritation, inflammation, and potential vision impairment. Preventive measures are crucial to protect eyes during this period.

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