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Jul 27, 2018 AI Snips
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Hands-On Lamb Deliveries And Adoption Tricks
- James describes how farmers manually reposition lambs during difficult births to ensure correct delivery order and protect the lamb's mouth.
- He recounts tricks farmers use to get ewes to adopt orphan lambs, including scenting and staged 'birth' theatrics.
The Million-Dollar Recommendation Contest
- Andy recounts Netflix's million-dollar challenge to improve its recommendation algorithm and the 10% accuracy gain by winners.
- He notes the contest was fiercely competitive and hinged on odd viewing patterns like Napoleon Dynamite fans.
Combat Rituals And Sacrifice In Moche Culture
- Moche culture staged ritual combat where removing a hat indicated defeat and often preceded human sacrifice.
- Archaeological pottery reveals that winners or losers could be ritually executed, reflecting complex ritual priorities.