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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Albert Einstein: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the first"

The article reflects on a famous quote by Albert Einstein regarding the infinite nature of the universe and human stupidity, drawing parallels with contemporary society.

Mar 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hikers Found in Terrible Emergency Situation in the Bothnian Sea – Expert Says: "Pure Stupidity"

Two German hikers faced a life-threatening situation while trying to cross the ice of the Bothnian Sea, leading to criticism from experts.

Mar 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump blundered into Iran war - now he wants our kids to pay for his stupidity

The article criticizes Donald Trump's aggressive actions in Iran, attributing significant global economic destabilization to his decisions.

Mar 16 • 09:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Leader: The War in Iran Shows How the USA is Weakened by Its Own Stupidity

The article critiques the United States' decision-making regarding the war in Iran, particularly in relation to its impact on global stability and America's own strategic position.

Mar 14 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

"Waste and Stupidity": Danish Expert on Fatal American Attack on Girls' School

A Danish expert discusses the implications of a US missile strike that hit a girls' school in Iran, killing over 175 children and civilians.

Mar 11 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Murphy's Law and Hanlon's Razor: Stupidity is More Common than Evil

The article critiques the validity of Murphy's Law, arguing that the concept is generally false and reflects a misunderstanding of how things often go right in complex scenarios like air travel and urban traffic.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish skier apologizes: "Own stupidity"

Finnish cross-country skier Emil Liekari apologizes after making inappropriate comments following a time penalty in the Lahti World Cup qualifier.

Mar 9 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

An impossibility of class III

The article discusses the impossibility of eradicating human stupidity, framing it within the context of Michio Kaku's classification of impossible technologies.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tiina Laanem: There is plenty of stupidity around that deserves louder attention

Author Tiina Laanem discusses her book 'Seest siiruviiruline,' encouraging shared reading experiences between grandparents and grandchildren while reflecting on aging and societal perceptions.

Mar 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sharp exchange of views between the Foreign Minister and the PiS MEP. 'Aggressive stupidity'

A heated debate arises over the EU's Security Action for Europe, with Polish politicians divided on the initiative's funding implications for defense.

Mar 5 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man stabs and kills woman after being rejected for a kiss and calls it 'foolishness' and 'stupidity' in MG

A man fatally stabbed a 38-year-old woman after she refused to kiss him, with the attack witnessed by her young son.

Feb 26 • 08:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What the Stoic Phrase by Seneca Means: 'A Man Without Passions Is So Close to Stupidity That He Only Needs to Open His Mouth to Fall Into It'

The article explores the meaning of a quote from Stoic philosopher Seneca, emphasizing the importance of passions in human life.

Feb 22 • 22:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Miłosz: How Much Does Political Stupidity Cost Us

The article discusses the potential savings of billions of zlotys possible through the EU's SAFE program for military equipment purchases in Poland.

Feb 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Extreme stupidity: Austrian disqualified from third place for having shoes that were too big

Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified from the Olympics despite qualifying for the finals due to wearing shoes that were too large.

Feb 16 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

It's Stupidity, Stupid!

The article discusses the degradation of perceived intelligence in the political realm, likening contemporary elections to a mantra of madness where stupidity prevails.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intolerance, Stupidity, and Fanaticism

The article discusses the intertwined nature of intolerance, stupidity, and fanaticism, arguing that they often coexist within individuals.

Feb 9 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer

Donald Trump has softened his previous condemnation of the UK's Chagos Islands deal, referring to it as the best option available for Keir Starmer after having labeled it an act of stupidity just weeks earlier.

Feb 5 • 19:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Von Däniken's Legacy: How Stupidity Is Sold with Authority

Swiss author Erich von Däniken, who passed away at 90, leaves behind a controversial legacy of promoting pseudoarchaeology and historical claims while having a troubled past marked by criminal behavior.

Jan 16 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Treachery and stupidity to the fore as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform

The article discusses Robert Jenrick's defection to the Reform party and critiques the increasing frequency of Nigel Farage's press conferences as a sign of his growing need for attention.

Jan 15 • 19:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Janusz Lewandowski: A New Chapter in the History of Polish Stupidity

The article reflects on 30 years of democracy in Poland, contrasting the historical struggles for independence with the current political climate that seems to disregard the lessons of the past.

Jan 15 • 03:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

On-air fight between agricultural unionists over blockades: We have been humiliated, said Tsiliyas - You are going from stupidity to stupidity, replied Maroudas

Agricultural unionists Tsiliyas and Maroudas engaged in a heated on-air argument regarding blockades, criticizing each other’s actions and statements.

Jan 13 • 09:12 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

USA leaves World Climate Council: When stupidity reigns

The article criticizes the Trump administration's withdrawal from the World Climate Council as an irrational decision that undermines the U.S.'s global influence.

Jan 9 • 06:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO Everton Defender Received a Red Card for Incredible Stupidity

In a 1-1 Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton, Everton ended the game with two players sent off, notably due to a defender's reckless actions.

Jan 8 • 06:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Due to total stupidity, Dinamo could already earn 10 million euros! This was a complete hit

Dinamo's summer squad reconstruction, featuring the standout signing of 20-year-old Sergi Dominguez from Barcelona, has led to impressive performance results, including a strong defensive record this season.

Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Jerzy Surdykowski: The heroes of the new 'History of Stupidity in Poland' would be Grzegorz Braun and the Braunists

Jerzy Surdykowski argues that Grzegorz Braun and his followers represent the modern narrative of stupidity in Poland, echoing sentiments on the nature of foolishness and its consequences.

Dec 29 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Bjørn Lomborg: "Stopping existing nuclear power plants is stupidity"

Danish environmentalist Bjørn Lomborg argues against the shutdown of existing nuclear power plants, advocating for a more critical and balanced approach to ecological issues.

Dec 27 • 00:10 UTC

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