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Month: December 2024

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Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support

December 8, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support

by Mike McInally, Washington State StandardDecember 8, 2024 The leaders of the Greater Idaho movement have asked President-elect Donald Trump to support their efforts to have counties in eastern Oregon join Idaho – a state […]

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Sports

No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw four touchdown passes and No. 1 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State 45-37 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship, giving the Ducks a first-round bye and almost […]

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Oddities

Red Bull gave him wings — and handcuffs

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Red Bull gave him wings — and handcuffs

A St. Louis man is behind bars after trying to make off with $500 worth of Red Bull energy drinks and leading police on a high speed chase. The chase ensued after police tried to […]

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Oddities

If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

A man is under medical evaluation after allegedly trying to open the cabin door of an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas midflight. The man, only identified as a Canadian national, allegedly asked a […]

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Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

Remember that movie where Stuart Little, that mouse from the story books, drove his little sports car around the house? Well, it turns out he isn’t the only rodent with a need for speed. University […]

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Saturday 8/15

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What chemical element is added to rubber to "vulcanize" it?

The chemical element added to rubber to vulcanize it is sulfur.
Why Sulfur is Used
  • Sulfur makes rubber hard.
  • It stops rubber from melting in the heat.
  • It keeps rubber from cracking in the cold.
  • It helps rubber bounce back after you stretch it.

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What color flag indicates a fair throw in the shot put?

A white flag indicates a fair (or good) throw in the shot put. 
Flag Colors and Meanings
  • White Flag: Signals a legal, fair throw once the implement lands and the athlete exits the circle properly.
  • Red Flag: Signals a foul or failed attempt (such as stepping on the toe board or landing outside the sector).
  • Yellow Flag: Used by officials to indicate that only 15 seconds remain on the thrower's 60-second time limit.

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What city is the capital of Maine?

The capital of Maine is Augusta. It sits on the Kennebec River and has a population of about 19,000 people.

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Mel Gibson both directed and starred in which 1995 movie?

Mel Gibson both directed and starred in the 1995 epic historical drama Braveheart, in which he played the Scottish warrior William Wallace.

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Who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in the film "Raging Bull"?

Robert De Niro won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 53rd Academy Awards in 1981 for his intense portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta in the 1980 film "Raging Bull".

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