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X is the biggest player in the eyewear industry. The company owns bands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Sunglass Hut and many others. In addition, it designs & manufactures the entire range for brands like Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Coach, Miu Miu and Tory Burch.
In 2018, it merged with Essilor and the combined entity now holds 30% of the global market.
Name the company.

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Luxottica. Not surprisingly, it has been accused of price gouging.

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The world history has been divided into different eons & eras. The last three eras defined are:
era
However unofficially, there is movement to classify the current age that we’re living in, under a new name. What is it & why?

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The Anthropocene
This is due to the great change brought about by humans. The Trinity test in July 1945 has been proposed as the start of the Anthropocene.

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The following animals have been named after this celebrity.
1993 – a spider from California
2003 – an ant from South America
August 2023 – a snake from Peru
The actor called the latest naming an honour, but joked that people ought to stop naming terrifying creatures after him.
Name the actor.
#NationalWildlifeDay

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Harrison Ford

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X are found only in China but are popular across the world due to their appearance. Recognizing this, China started giving them as gifts to nations, which with it had friendly ties. However, in 1984 this stance was changed and China started leasing them out, rather than straight up gifting. The rentals started with $50,000 per month, but were then changed to US$1 million per year.
Getting the opportunity to rent one is considered an honour and signifies the diplomatic relationship with China.
What am I talking about?

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Pandas.
The country leases pandas to other nations, known as Panda Diplomacy.
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