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October 14, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 15, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 15, 2023 :</p>

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Show HN: 3D Binpacking Algorithm Visualized

https://skusavvy.com/bin-packing-preview

Summary: In a historic move, the UN has declared access to clean water and sanitation as a human right. This decision aims to address the global water crisis affecting billions and emphasizes the importance of water for health, dignity, and social and economic development. The UN urges governments to prioritize water and sanitation infrastructure investments.

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The British Mosquito once carried Niels Bohr in its bomb bay

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-nuclear-scientist-and-the-warplane-that-became-britains-most-unlikely-airliner

Summary: The British Mosquito aircraft, a multi-role plane from WWII, once carried nuclear physicist Niels Bohr in its bomb bay. Bohr, a key figure in the Manhattan Project, escaped Nazi-occupied Europe on the Mosquito, which was operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation. The aircraft was known for its speed, endurance, and ability to fly at high altitudes, making it suitable for transporting VIPs and critical cargo during the war.

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