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Fridaygram: scribbling on maps, lightweight material, canine antics

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Summary

Earlier this week, Google Maps API introduced a new feature that allows users to draw on maps using tools for various shapes, enhancing the interactive experience by mimicking physical map annotations like circles, boxes, or even coffee cup stains. In other news, researchers in California have developed what they claim to be the world's lightest material, with a density of 0.9 mg/cc, so light that it can rest on the fluff of a dandelion, albeit impractically. Additionally, a peer-reviewed paper titled "A Vicious Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Study of Canine Tail-Chasing and Human Responses to It, Using a Free Video-Sharing Website" is highlighted for those seeking weekend entertainment and scientific exploration through YouTube, forming part of the Fridaygram—a weekly segment by Google Code Blog aimed at delivering nerdy fun for developers, covering Google-related updates, scientific discoveries, and occasionally hidden gems.

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