British Paralympic sprinter John McFall is set to make history as the first disabled astronaut in space. The 45-year-old surgeon is a member of the European Space Agency astronaut reserve and has been cleared to participate in a two-week mission to the Haven-1 commercial space station, set to launch as soon as next year. Among other tasks, The Guardian said, McFall will assess how the space environment affects modern prosthetic limbs, “which often rely on sensors and microprocessors to function properly.”
In Poland, bus route 666 is once again whisking passengers from Krakow to Hel. The “Highway to Hel” route number was changed from 666 to 669 three years ago, following complaints from Christian groups angry over the number’s “satanic associations,” said CNN. But new operator Flixbus brought back 666 as a way to boost tourism and “increase the route’s visibility,” a spokesperson told TVN24. Hel is a popular seaside destination, with an average summer temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
