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This is awesome!

This instrument uses real violins, moving bows, and a perforated paper roll to perform music with no human player.

Phonoliszt‑Violina, early 1900s. pic.twitter.com/GMnsGk0537
— Muse (@xmuse_) April 14, 2026

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Consumer

PepsiCo’s Lower Snack Prices Dish Up an Earnings Win

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Industry consultants view the deal as a win-win for both firms and advisors.

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