Weekly Rewind: August 4

10. Long Live Prince Philip

The Guardian wrote an article about The Daily Telegraph's bemusing blunder in which they announced that the Duke of Edinburgh had passed away... despite him remaining very much alive! The article seemed to be a work in process and was published incomplete, something the paper had to later apologise for.

9. Facebook Invents Incomprehensible Language

Worried about the future of AI? Tech Times revealed that perhaps our worst fears have already been confirmed after reports that Facebook had to shut down one of its systems when it constructed a language their researchers couldn't understand. While this is a giant leap for mankind, it's also slightly terrifying...

8. McDonald's Revives Szechuan Sauce

Were you a big McDonald's eater in the 1990s? You might remember its limited edition Szechuan Sauce, which emerged in 1998 as a promotion alongside the release of Disney's Mulan. And if you do remember the sauce, you'll be glad to know that the burger giant has brought it back to its stores (Chicago Business) after Ricky and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland hinted that he'd love for nothing more than to taste more of the good stuff. And for all those that haven't tried, now's your chance...

7. Nothing in Life is Free

Even bike shops offering free air to passing cyclists to pump up their tyres are being threatened with fines. The Metro revealed that Tower Hamlets - a borough in London (the same one which coincidentally fined a girl aged five for selling lemonade) - is punishing Isambard's Cycles for keeping an air pump outside its store. They claim that it 'obstructs a public highway' although they're more than happy for it to remain, so long as the store owners purchase a license for it.

6. Canadian Olympic Stadium to House Refugees

Canada has opened up its borders and as of Wednesday, its Montreal Olympic Stadium to house asylum seekers arriving from the US according to the BBC. Despite Canadian's seemingly liberalism, there are some concerns about the number of refugees arriving to the province and whether Montreal will be able to cope under the influx. But for the time being, the nation and its people have been very accommodating.

5. Don't Waste the Earth's Resources

The Independent revealed that on August 2, we've already used up our allowance of water, soil, clean air and other natural resources allocated for the rest of 2017. Known as Earth Overshoot Day, this worrying date reviews our global footprint against our biocapacity - ie what we use verses our ability to produce new resources - and it ain't looking good. Unfortunately, little is being done to halt or slow down the process.

4. Thumbs Down All Round for Emoji Movie

Although we pride ourselves on our positivity here at shots, who doesn't love a really scathing review? Luckily The Emoji Movie has been getting plenty of those, with critics across the world sharpening their pencils for one-star reviews. i News round up the notices that caused The Telegraph to say 'there aren't enough poops in the world'.

3. JK Rowling? More Like JK Rolling In It...

Apparently, JK Rowling took some time off relating all current affiars to Harry Potter on Twitter this year in order to earn some money. Some serious money, with The Guardian naming her the world's richest author in 2017, beating out Stephen King, Dan Brown and John Grisham.

2. Hyperloop Hits 190 MPH

Good news for people who want to pretend they're living in Tron... A hyperloop, the possible public transport of the future, was tested in Nevada, with the vehicle reaching speeds of nearly 200mph; the speed of Elon Musk's heartbeat when he heard his latest crazy idea could actually work (probably). More on this story over at The Verge.

1. Helen Mirren F***'s Off Moisturiser

You've got to love Helen Mirren for her unbashed, brutal honesty. This week, The Independent reported that Dame Helen slated moisturiser, despite being the brand ambassador for L'Oreal. "I know that when I put my moisturiser on, it probably does fuck all, but it just makes me feel better," she said. In the Age Perfect campaign for L'Oreal that she fronts, her wrinkles and features were left untouched due to her insistence - sparked by her frustration at the lack of elderly women featured in beauty campaigns. Go Helen!