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Month: December 2024

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Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

December 6, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay […]

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Oddities

Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

Taking off one’s shoes when entering a home in Japan is customary. Likewise, preschoolers are instructed to remove their shoes and put on a pair of slippers that they store in dedicated cubby boxes overnight. […]

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The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

Artificial intelligence is being used in all sorts of areas these days, and believe it or not, that includes the church.  DW News reports that St. Peter’s Church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has basically outsourced confessions to a hologram […]

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Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

You’ve heard of a gym rat, but what about a gym deer? Well, one Tennessee gym recently had to deal with just that, and let’s just say the animal was not a welcome member.  Competitive […]

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Lifestyle

Debt the halls: 66% of Americans will go into debt this holiday season

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Debt the halls: 66% of Americans will go into debt this holiday season

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and for many that means racking up the bills in order to check off all the gifts on their list. According to a new debt.com survey of 1,000 people, 66% of […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what part of the human body would you find the fissure of Rolando?

The fissure of Rolando (or central sulcus) is located in the human brain, specifically on the lateral surface of each cerebral hemisphere. It is a prominent fold that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe, and the primary motor cortex from the primary somatosensory cortex. 

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What two U.S. Presidents’ grandson and daughter married each other?

Julie Nixon, daughter of President Richard Nixon, married David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, on December 22, 1968. Their union united two prominent political families, as David's grandfather, Dwight, was the 34th President and Richard Nixon had served as his Vice President. 

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What country is nicknamed the "Land of a Thousand Smiles"?

Thailand is known as the "Land of a Thousand Smiles" (or "Land of Smiles"). This nickname highlights the friendliness and warmth of the Thai people and culture, as well as the country's popularity as a welcoming tourist destination. 

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The zodiac sign "Leo" refers to what animal?

The animal sign for Leo is the Lion, representing royalty, power, and courage. As the "king of the jungle" of the zodiac, this fire sign is known for being a natural leader, confident, loyal, and dramatic, often loving to bask in the spotlight and protect their loved ones. 

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The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred during what war?

The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War.

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