Coffee With Tanya - Vol.20

Talking about: AI for surveys, typewriter history, goal achievements, fastest roller coasters, SpaceX rocket test

Hey there, curious minds! ☕️ Ready for another round of fascinating gems?

Here is what's on today's menu:

1. AI - Transform your surveys into conversational interviews 🗣️
2. History - The evolution of writing machines ⌨️
3. Inspiration - Stephen Duneier's goal-crushing secret 🤫
4. Fun - The fastest roller coasters in the world 🎢
5. Tech - SpaceX's starship: The boomerang rocket 🚀🤗
6. Word bites - Serein 🔡

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on // Franklin D. Roosevelt

AI - Replio: Your New Conversation Buddy

Did you know there's a tool that can turn your surveys into thrilling AI-powered chats? 🤖 Say hello to Replio! This gem is shaking up the research world faster than you can say "please fill out this form."

Here's why Replio is the talk of the town and you should check it out:

• Efficiency - It's like having a tireless intern who works 24/7 ⏰ allowing you to gather more data faster.
• Depth - It gets people talking more than your chatty neighbor 🗣️ leading to more nuanced and comprehensive responses from participants.
• Scalability - It's a research octopus, handling multiple interviews at once 🐙 reaching thousands of customers simultaneously.

Check it out on Product Hunt and watch this video that shows you how it works.

History - Typewriters Evolution

Here's a fun fact: October is basically the typewriter's birthday month! 🎂 That's right, the beloved clackety-clack machine (btw this is a nostalgic term often used to describe a typewriter) has some serious autumn vibes.

The interesting part is that the typewriter was invented by an Italian guy named Pellegrino Turri between 1801 and 1808 to help his blind friend, Countess Carolina Fantoni da Fivizzano, write independently (full article here). This takes "helping others" to another level ladies and gentelmen.

Some typewriter milestones:

• Invention - October 1868: The first practical typewriter was born 👶
• Commercialization - October 1873: Remington started mass-producing these writing wonders 🌏
• Innovation - October 1961: IBM introduced the Selectric - it was like the iPhone of typewriters 📱

Isn't it wild how we went from typewriters to tiny computers in our pockets?

If you're itching for more "how we got here" stories, dive into the history of the printing press or word processing software. It's like a tech time travel adventure!

Inspiration - Stephen Duneier's Goal-Crushing Secret

Ever feel like your to-do list is taller than Mount Everest? 🏔️

Well, I've got a treat for you.

Stephen Duneier's TED Talk "How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals" is like a secret map to conquering your personal Everest.

Duneier's golden nuggets of wisdom:

• Think small to win big (it's like eating an elephant... one bite at a time) 🐘
• Turn your Goliath goals into manageable Davids
• Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day (and neither is your dream life!)

I make an effort to 'think small' to achieve big wins. It takes practice, but I truly believe that consistent effort can make all the difference.

Duneier's strategy can be applied to both personal and professional challenges, offering a new way to look at goal setting and achievement.

For more inspiration, these books can also bright some light: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear or "Mindset" by Carol S. Dweck.

Thrill Seekers' Paradise - Roller Coasters Defy Limits

Adrenaline junkies, this one's for you! If you're traveling or planning a trip soon, make sure to check out this list. The world's fastest roller coasters are waiting to satisfy your need for speed!

Top 5 speed monsters:

1. Formula Rossa (Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪) - 149 mph 🏎️ faster than some planes at takeoff!
2. Kingda Ka (Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey 🇺🇸) - 128 mph
3. Do-Dodonpa (Fuji-Q Highland, Japan 🇯🇵 ) - 112 mph
4. Red Force (Ferrari Land, Spain 🇪🇸) - 111 mph
5. Fury 325 (Carowinds, North Carolina 🇺🇸) - 95 mph

Here you can find a slideshow with all these monsters! Would you go for it?!

Tech Watch - SpaceX's Starship: The Boomerang Rocket

Did you know that we're one step closer to reusable space travel? 🚀

Yes, Elon Musk's SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone with their latest Starship rocket test, successfully landing part of the Starship back onto its launch pad (with it's huge hugging hands).

Why this is out of this world:

• Reusability: This test brings us closer to fully reusable and quickly deployable rocket ♻️
• Innovation: The ability to land and reuse rockets could reduce the cost of space travel 🌌

This breakthrough could revolutionize space exploration and potentially open up new possibilities for space tourism and interplanetary travel.

If this is your thing so you can look into NASA's Artemis program or Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Would you ever travel to space?

Word Bites! 📚🌟

Today we have a fascinating new word... Serein 🌧️

Ever seen rain falling from a cloudless sky after sunset? That's serein! It's like nature's magic trick - now you see clouds, now you don't, but it's still raining...

October in History

• October 2, 1869 - Birth of Mahatma Gandhi 🕊️ The pioneer of nonviolent civil disobedience was born in India, inspiring civil rights movements worldwide.
• October 4, 1957 - Launch of Sputnik 1 🛰️ The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, kickstarting the Space Age and intensifying the Cold War space race.
• October 9, 1940 - Birth of John Lennon 🎸 The Beatles' founding member was born in Liverpool, leaving an indelible mark on music and the peace movement.
• October 16 - World Food Day 🌾 Established by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization in 1979 to raise awareness about global hunger and food security issues.
• October 31 - Halloween 🎃 This spooky celebration, rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, now involves costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack-o'-lanterns.

That's all for this October's edition.

Stay curious, keep learning, and I'll catch you next month! 👋

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Ciao! 🌟