Я регулярно участвую в хакатонах и конкурсах для разработчиков. При всей прелести основной работы, в ней частенько не хватает творческой активности, поэтому меня спасают конкурсы с относительно свободными задачами. Там можно не только выиграть ценные призы, но и поделать что-то нестандартное. А это и приятно само по себе и полезно для программиста, как источник новых знаний и нового опыта.
В этот раз мы с командой приняли участие в хакатоне от Яндекса и Великого Новгорода. Цель была такая: создать навык (то есть голосового чат-бота) для «Алисы», который будет интересен гостям и жителям этого города. Подробнее в статье.
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The custom of putting candles on cakes dates back to the ancient Greeks, who honored the goddess Artemis by placing lit candles on round, moon-shaped cakes. They believed that the smoke from the candles carried their wishes and prayers up to the gods in the sky.
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The name Ethiopia comes from the ancient Greek word “Aithiopia.” It comes from “aithō” (to burn) and “ops” (face), meaning “burnt face.” Ancient Greeks used this word to describe dark-skinned people living south of Egypt. The word appears in the works of Homer, who lived around the 8th century BCE. 🌍🔥
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In ancient Greece, rhaphanidosis was a documented punishment for adultery 📜. Those convicted would have a radish root inserted into their anus as both physical penalty and public shaming .
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The first vending machine was invented in the 1st century AD by Greek engineer Heron of Alexandria. It dispensed holy water when a coin was inserted—the weight tilted a lever, opening a valve to release water before the coin dropped. 💧⚖️
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🌍 Over 2,200 years ago, the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes calculated Earth’s circumference using only a stick and his brain — and he was almost exactly right! 📏
By observing shadows in two cities, he calculated the Earth was about 40,000 km around. Ancient genius at its finest!
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In ancient Athens, some elite men formed socially recognized relationships with adolescent boys called eromenos. The adult, erastes, acted as a mentor, teaching the boy skills and introducing him to society. These relationships were accepted at the time and had strict social rules: the boy had to be young and not fully grown. Once he reached adulthood, remaining in that role was considered inappropriate..
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