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• Hacker News1Apple Music 404 Not FoundApple Music reportedly includes a hidden iPod-style feature that users can interact with and play around in.Secret Breakout game easter egg:Commenters were delighted to learn the hidden game, a Breakout clone called "Brick," is reached via Settings > About and holding the center button. Some recalled playing it on old iPods.Click wheel nostalgia and dedicated players:Users lament the loss of the click wheel but note its continued use in watches, remotes, and modern DAPs. Many say dedicated, non-streaming music players are making a comeback.Apple Music iPod playlist contents:The web iPod's track data varies by country, with the US list around 1,029 songs. Commenters also noted duplicate tracks, 1:30 previews, and Safari redirecting the page to the Music app.
• Reddit science1Researchers found that older adults who napped frequently—defined as most days or every day—had a 48% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who rarely or never napped, even after accounting for demographic factors, health conditions, and nighttime sleep characteristicsCorrelation versus causation:Many commenters argue napping is a symptom rather than a cause, possibly tied to poor night sleep, undiagnosed sleep apnea, or early dementia, and note the study only shows an association.Unintentional napping distinction:Users stress that the findings apply only to unintentional napping, not planned naps, and say the clickbait headline and vague wording caused confusion.Cultural napping comparisons:One user notes that countries with afternoon nap traditions, like China and France, would show clear dementia differences if napping caused it, though others point out the study's wording was unclear.
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