Blockchain: Fintech power Ant Financial has developed a proprietary blockchain that is used, among other things, to keep tabs on the products sold on a marketplace run by Alibaba, a part owner of Ant.

‘Nothing better than the sound of a happy Grasshopper.’ ‘Give it a rest,’ said a passing Ant. ‘What?’ said the Grasshopper. ‘I’m trying to work here,’ said the Ant. ‘You’re ...

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Saturday-morning cartoons were legend back in the day. Here are some of the best '80s cartoons that will make you feel like a kid again. These days, you can watch animated TV shows whenever you ...

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Warner’s handling of Cartoon Network and its animated legacy in recent months is something that could diplomatically be described as “not ideal,” between the closure of the iconic Cartoon ...

Anxiety causes gray hair in mice. A few methods for putting them on edge: ask if they identify as rodent or vermin; ask if they’re worried about the election. The Graduation Speech: Serious and ...

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A bizarre video of an ant crawling inside a laptop screen has gone viral on social media. The clip, shared by a user named Aditya, has sparked widespread amusement and confusion. In the video ...

ANT Anstead turned his life-long love of motors and mechanics into a massive TV career. Here's everything you need to know about the former Wheeler Dealers presenter — who has his own brand new ...

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When building a bird nest in ant territory, the best defense could be an offensive fungus. Swollen-thorn acacia trees are aggressively defended by multiple species of ants. And yet, several ...