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National / International

Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule. While there have been bursts of deadly […]

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Sports

‘Front-row seats to something amazing’: In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

December 20, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Front-row seats to something amazing’: In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl. Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game. Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit” to win an Olympic basketball title […]

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Oddities

Bend, Oregon, invaded by googly-eyed vandalism

December 20, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bend, Oregon, invaded by googly-eyed vandalism

The town of Bend, Oregon, is refusing to bend to the antics of vandals employing a very specific craft store product. As reported by the city’s Instagram page, various art instillations around Bend, which include sculptures of […]

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Oddities

Born to be wild: Dog makes capture hard in the Big Easy

December 20, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Born to be wild: Dog makes capture hard in the Big Easy

News that dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years has apparently not reached the floppy ears of one particular pooch. According to The Associated Press, a 17-pound terrier mix named Scrim continues to be on the run […]

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Oddities

Sing us a song, you’re the recently reemployed bus-driving piano man

December 20, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sing us a song, you’re the recently reemployed bus-driving piano man

According to the courts of Italy, singing your heart out while enjoying an alcoholic beverage is a perfectly acceptable remedy for anxiety, despite what your job may tell you. As reported by the U.K.’s The Times, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who recorded the song "Ain't That A Kick In The Head"?

Dean Martin sang the original and most famous version of "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," which was released in 1960. The song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and featured in the film Ocean's 11. 

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What U.S. state has the longest freshwater shoreline?

Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States—and the world—with approximately 3,200 to 3,300 miles of shoreline along four of the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie). This extensive, diverse coastline includes sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and wetlands. 

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What war do the girls in "Little Women" grow up during?

The March girls in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women grow up during the American Civil War (roughly 1861–1865). While living in New England, they experience the absence of their father, who serves as a Union chaplain, and navigate economic hardships and personal growth during the conflict.

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What type of plane was the B-29 Superfortress?

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine, propeller-driven heavy bomber and strategic bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Forces primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was the most technologically advanced bomber of its era, featuring a pressurized cabin, remote-controlled gun turrets, and the capacity to carry a 20,000-pound bomb load over long distances. 

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Who had a best seller at age 84 with her autobiography "Me: Stories of My Life"?

Katharine Hepburn had a best seller at age 84 with her autobiography, Me: Stories of My Life, published in 1991. The legendary actress, born in 1907, wrote the candid memoir reflecting on her life, career, and close friendship with Spencer Tracy. The book was a highly successful, widely read, and critically received memoir.

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