Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, has shaken the tech world with a $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome, a bold move that dwarfs his company’s valuation. Speaking at the Oxford Union, he urged students to embrace lifelong learning, declaring, “Education is not an event. You can choose to stop, or you can choose to learn forever.”
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Frank's Sign, a diagonal earlobe crease, has sparked debate regarding its link to cardiovascular issues. Studies suggest a modest association with coronary artery disease and stroke, but aging and other factors complicate the connection. Experts emphasize that it's not a definitive diagnostic tool, advising focus on established risk factors like blood pressure and family history.
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