THIS IS MY STOP. OR PERHAPS THE NEXT ONE

A man tries to get off the subway, but people getting on push him to the inside.
"Well, I guess I'll get off on the next stop".



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I SAW THAT GOING DIFFERENTLY IN MY MIND VOL93

There was no danger, no margin for error. Everything flowed with almost poetic ease. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing. Or at least, that’s what they thought.

The plan made perfect sense in their minds: a precise move, a flawless calculation, an impeccable execution. They never even considered the slightest failure. But reality is an expert at proving that confidence without proof is just blind optimism.

And so, in the blink of an eye, fate stepped in to remind them that what seemed simple in their heads was, in fact, a recipe for disaster.



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I WAS JUST PASSING BY

Now that everyone records themselves at any given moment, it’s inevitable that, purely by statistics, situations that would have gone unnoticed before are now captured on camera. What used to remain as a fleeting memory for a few witnesses can now be recorded forever and shared with the entire world.

Every day, thousands of people hit the record button without knowing that, behind them, the universe is about to do its thing. Impossible coincidences, ridiculous accidents, perfectly synchronized moments that look scripted… The combination of millions of phones filming at all times and sheer randomness makes the improbable seem almost routine.

And so, without meaning to, the main subject of a video selfie ends up capturing the exact moment when someone in the background becomes the real star of the clip. A casual gesture that sets off a chain reaction, a distraction that leads to an unexpected collision, or simply that perfect instant when everything aligns to create a moment of pure chaos.

Before, these moments were just stories told over drinks at a bar. Now, thanks to cameras always rolling, we have undeniable proof that the world is a perfect blend of chaos, physics, and space-time coincidences that align at just the right moment to change, even if only for a second, the fate of those involved.



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Remember, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. If you have any romantic commitments and need to do something special, hurry up—time is running out.

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I SAW THAT GOING DIFFERENTLY IN MY MIND VOL92

The outcome of what we do doesn’t depend solely on our experience or skills; the "luck factor" also plays a role. No matter how much we plan and prepare, there will always be elements beyond our control that can influence the result. The key lies in recognizing this reality and using our abilities to adapt and respond as best as possible.



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HOW EASY IT IS

The more you obsess over doing something perfectly, the worse it turns out. Pressure, fear of failure, and unnecessary expectations build up tension, turning something simple into something complicated.
In the end, the real problem isn’t the difficulty of the task, but how you approach it. When you let the fear of failure take over, you become your own worst enemy. The key to getting things right is quite the opposite: let go, relax, and trust that your natural effort is enough.



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Graffiti artist.

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IT’S A VERY TOUGH AND RESILIENT ROBOT

Robotics has advanced tremendously. We already have highly efficient machines designed for specific tasks: autonomous vehicles that glide effortlessly, robotic arms with surgical precision, and quadrupeds that can traverse any terrain without losing balance. Yet, one type of robot continues to dominate headlines and absorb an enormous amount of resources—bipedal humanoids.

Why the relentless push to make them walk like us? More than a technical necessity, there's a psychological factor at play. A human-shaped robot is perceived as more socially integrated, more trustworthy, and it aligns with the image that pop culture has been feeding us for decades. It doesn’t matter if they still stumble, struggle with stairs, or collapse from a simple push. What matters is that they remind us of ourselves.

The reality is that most of these robots don’t have a specific function. They are not designed to optimize any particular task but rather serve as experimental prototypes showcasing how far engineering can go in replicating human locomotion. But is this really the best path forward? While we pour time and money into making them walk like us, we could be developing far more functional machines without such a pointless limitation.

Maybe one day, we’ll move past our humanoid obsession and start designing robots that don’t need to look like us to be truly useful.

A journalist reports on the humanoid G1 robot from Unitree Robotics: "It’s a very tough and resilient robot. Let’s put it to the test."



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FIRST TIME ASSEMBLING A BED TOGETHER

Sometimes, in an attempt to make things easier, a small detail can end up making everything more complicated. That’s exactly what happened to these two Brazilian women while putting together a bed.

They had everything under control—until they realized that their clever solution wasn’t such a great idea after all. In the end, they managed to finish the assembly, but not without first experiencing one of those moments that make you question what you were thinking.



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Making the most of the time while the boat turns around to tow you again.

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