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  When Europe's railroad dining cars were the height of luxury

  The legendary Orient Express made its first journey from Paris to Constantinople on October 4, 1883, offering a luxurious experience with a dining car featuring lavish meals like oysters and chicken chasseur. This extravagance required additional space for iceboxes to store food and drink. The train's opulence, depicted by writers like Agatha Christie, highlighted its status as a symbol of high-class travel.In the early days of rail travel, passengers brought their own food or ate at station cafes. The introduction of dining cars began in America in the 1860s with George Pullman’s innovations, and soon spread to Europe. Belgian engineer Georges Nagelmackers, founder of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL), transformed European rail travel with luxurious dining and sleeping cars, including those on the iconic Orient Express.The dining car on Le Capitole, a French express train between Paris and Toulouse, in 1966 SNCF Archives and Documentation Department (SARDO)The golden age of luxury train travel peaked in the 1920s, with CIWL offering elegant dining experiences onboard. However, the rise of faster trains, air travel, and personal cars after World War II led to a decline in luxury rail travel. By the 1960s, convenience replaced comfort, with buffet cars and portable minibars becoming more common.Despite the decline, the nostalgia for luxurious train dining remains. The new Orient Express, set to relaunch in 2025, aims to revive the opulent experience of dining onboard, showcasing the romance of train travel that once represented the height of luxury.

  2024-10-19 09:00
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  The largest storm in our solar system is moving unexpectedly, scientists say

  New observations of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot captured by the Hubble Space Telescope reveal that the 190-year-old storm moves like gelatin, changing shape like a squeezed stress ball. These observations, taken over 90 days from December to March, show that the storm’s size and motion oscillate unexpectedly. The Great Red Spot, an anticyclone in Jupiter’s southern hemisphere, is the largest storm in the solar system, big enough to fit Earth inside it. While previously believed to be stable, the storm is shrinking and jiggling, with its shape becoming skinnier or fatter over time.Researchers published these findings in The Planetary Science Journal, presenting them at the 56th annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society’s Division for Planetary Sciences. Amy Simon, the study’s lead author, explained that Hubble’s high-resolution images allowed scientists to observe that the storm is simultaneously squeezing in and out while speeding up and slowing down.Tracking changes in the storm can help scientists better understand processes taking place in Jupiter's atmosphere. NASA/ESA/STScI/Amy SimonThe Great Red Spot’s cold center creates thick clouds due to condensation of ammonia and water. The research also found the presence of phosphine gas, possibly linked to the storm’s iconic red color.The shrinking storm is expected to reach a stable size, reducing its wobble. Ongoing observations will help scientists better understand the processes in Jupiter’s atmosphere and could offer insights into weather systems on exoplanets. The study underscores the importance of long-term monitoring for revealing hidden patterns in complex atmospheric systems like Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.

  2024-10-19 09:00
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  Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? Doctor explains

  Smartwatches are becoming an essential part of fitness and health routines, with over a quarter of the US population using them in 2023. By 2026, it's projected that more than 100 million Americans will wear smart devices for health tracking. But can they truly detect heart issues like irregular heart rhythms or heart attacks?CNN spoke with Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and wellness expert, to answer these questions. Dr. Wen emphasized that while smartwatches are great for tracking exercise, steps, and heart rate, they are not approved to diagnose heart attacks. If symptoms like chest pain occur, immediate medical attention is necessary, regardless of smartwatch readings.CNN UnderscoredRegarding heart rhythm, some smartwatches claim to detect atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke. However, smartwatches should not replace medical-grade equipment, and those advised by doctors to use specific heart monitoring devices should follow professional guidance.

  2024-09-14 09:00