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A random tree in Torontoyes, a treehas become an unlikely online sensation, racking up dozens of glowing five-star reviews on Google. Known affectionately as Rodney the Tree, the landmark recently gained viral attention after a screengrab of its Google Maps listing was shared on the subreddit r/MadeMeSmile. The post’s caption: “Someone marked a random tree in Toronto as a tourist attraction – and the reviews are genuinely taking me out, alongside a handful of screengrabs of the 180 online reviews. Someone marked a random tree in Toronto as a tourist attraction – and the reviews are genuinely taking me out. byu/waitingforthesun92 inMadeMeSmile One visitor claimed to have traveled all the way from the U.K. just to see Rodney, who stands proudly on a patch of grass near King Street and Strachan Avenue. Definitely worth it, they wrote. We did the night tour, which I would highly recommend. Another reviewer from nine months ago, who “traveled all the way from South Carolina,” described the tree as the “real gem of Toronto,” above the city’s other famous landmarks, notably the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and Casa Loma museum. If you are planning a visit to Rodney The Tree, however, be careful not to accidentally view the wrong tree. As one reviewer warned, there is a similar (but far inferior) imposter nearby.” The Reddit thread quickly turned into a celebration of other hilariously overhyped attractions, including the now-infamous Bude Tunnel in the U.K. Once ranked No. 4 on TripAdvisor in its area, the tunnel is simply a covered walkway connecting a Sainsburys car park to a nearby road. But according to the 1,500-plus reviews, it’s nothing short of life-changing. One user gushed: came here with a group of friends as it was known to be a popular destination. Drove from Preston and were not disappointed. Easy 100m long and protects you from the Cornwall sunshine. Considering going back. Of course, not everyone was charmed. One unimpressed visitor gave the tunnel a single star: Its just a walkway with nothing to see… surely someone is having a joke. Not everyone can get in a joke, apparently.
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To ban or not to ban cellphones in school, that is the perennial question facing parents and educators across the country. A new study published in The Lancet lends credence to the latter camp, finding no evidence that restricting student access to cellphones improved either well-being or grades in reading and math. The study examined 30 schools in the U.K., 20 of which restricted cellphones in some capacity, 10 which did not. In restrictive schools, phones were not allowed to be used during the school day for recreational purposes, and were required to be kept off inside bags, stored in lockers, kept in a pouch, handed into the school reception, or phones were not allowed onto the school premises altogether, the authors wrote. In permissive schools, phones were permitted to be used at any time or at certain times (e.g., breaks/lunch) and/or in certain zones (e.g., outside). Contrary to popular belief, the researchers found no significant difference in the mental well-being of those students allowed to use their phones compared to those who were not. Importantly, that doesnt mean cellphones dont pose problems. The researchers found that the more time students spent on cellphones and social media, the lower their mental well-being. However, banning cellphones and eradicating social media isnt the answer here. While plenty of research shows the damage phones and social media can do to our mental health and dwindling attention spans, love them or hate them, cellphones arent going anywhere. Educators and administrators are better off putting their energy into helping teenagers navigate a world with cellphones and social media. Learning how to focus despite the pull of a phone in their back pocket will serve students better than coming up with ways to circumvent restrictive phone policies. Reactionary hacks have been pushing the false narrative that social media and smartphones are leading to declining literacy and mental health problems. Its false, and its simply the latest iteration of a long running freak out about the technology and media that young people are using, writes journalist Taylor Lorenz in User Mag. While no one thinks students should be allowed to scroll on their phones all day in class, banning phones outright wont magically make all problems disappear. If youve ever tried to ban a child from doing literally anything, youll understand why.
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Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles in the U.S.nearly all Cybertrucks made up to Februaryto fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, adding to a series of call-backs for the pickup truck since last year. While Tesla does not break out deliveries of its Cybertrucks, the recalled vehicles would represent a vast majority of the pickups on the road, based on analyst estimates. The recall could prove to be a setback for Tesla, whose stock has lost about half its value this year as the company grapples with rising competition, an aging lineup, and backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s controversial role overseeing cuts to federal spending in the Trump White House. The recall is meant to address a stainless-steel exterior trim panel that can detach from the vehicle, making it a road hazard that boosts the risk of a crash, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) notice. Tesla’s service will replace the assembly for free. Demand for the unconventional EV pickup has already shown signs of weakness toward the end of last year, following several delays. Shares of the EV maker fell 1.4% in premarket trading. Tesla shares, initially boosted post-election due to Musk’s relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, have fallen nearly 42% this year. Analysts have pointed to a change in sentiment toward the EV maker from existing customers and potential new buyers, as reactions toward the brand such as protests at Tesla stores across the U.S. and sales boycotts emerge. Tesla accounts for a large portion of recalled vehicles in the U.S. In 2024, Tesla topped the list for U.S. recalls with its vehicles accounting for 5.1 million call-backs, according to recall management firm BizzyCar. However, most issues for the brand’s cars were usually resolved with over-the-air software updates. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa, Akash Sriram and Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Anil D’Silva)
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