
This week we're experiencing the world's first VR waterslide, the Best Emoji of The Year has been announced, Adidas pledges to go plastic-free while Starbucks opens its first signing store, and LEGO recreates James Bond's Aston Martin. Find out more in this week's Five Things in Five Minutes.
1. The world's first VR waterslide is here
Visitors to Europe's largest waterpark in Germany can experience something different when they strap on headsets and slide down the world's first virtual reality waterslide.
2. And the Best Emoji of the Year is...
The 'Thinking Face' emoji has been awarded Best Emoji of the Year by Emojipedia in honour of World Emoji Day on 17 July!
3. Adidas vows to go plastic-free by 2024
Global sportswear brand Adidas puts its best foot forward pledging to use only recycled plastic by 2024. The move will save an estimated 40 tonnes of plastic a year!
4. LEGO recreates James Bond's Aston Martin
LEGO has recreated a toy version of 007's famous wheels, complete with an ejector seat and hidden machine guns.
5. Starbucks to open first-ever "Signing Store"
Starbucks is embracing inclusivity opening the first store to be run in American Sign Language!