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‘Brain rot’ is the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Brain rot’ is the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year

Oxford University Press has officially chosen “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year. Brain rot is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of […]

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Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement. The 47-year-old Moss […]

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NW Schools Basketball Saturday

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NW Schools Basketball Saturday

JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten opener EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 21 points to lead No. 6 Southern California to a 66-53 win over Oregon […]

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Kenneth Walker III ruled out for Seahawks heading into crucial NFC West game vs. Cardinals

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kenneth Walker III ruled out for Seahawks heading into crucial NFC West game vs. Cardinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals because of ankle and calf injuries. Walker didn’t practice on […]

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Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of […]

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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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