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Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

December 18, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state. […]

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New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard

December 18, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard

SCOTCHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year. The mastodon […]

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Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

December 18, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said. They are North Atlantic right whales, which number less than 400 and […]

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Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

December 18, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year […]

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US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

December 18, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and will investigate further after the auto industry raised questions about whether all […]

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Sunday 3/29

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the name for a drink of half iced tea and half lemonade?

A drink made of half iced tea and half lemonade is commonly called an Arnold Palmer. Named after the famous American golfer who popularized the combination, it is also frequently referred to simply as a "half and half". The drink is a non-alcoholic blend typically served over ice.

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What makes Cajun "dirty rice" its dark color?

Cajun dirty rice gets its dark, "dirty" color primarily from browning finely minced meat—traditionally chicken livers, gizzards, or heart—along with ground beef or pork in a skillet. The intense cooking process caramelizes the meat and creates browned bits (fond) on the pan, which are then absorbed by the white rice.

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Which candy was originally called "chicken feed"?

Candy corn was originally known as "chicken feed" when it was created in the 1880s by George Renninger. The Goelitz Confectionery Company (now Jelly Belly) popularized it, marketing it to rural Americans as a farm-themed treat, featuring a rooster on the packaging.

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Which branch of science is concerned with the study of matter and energy?

Physics is the scientific study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

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What does a bibliophile enjoy?

The classic bibliophile loves to read, admires and collects books, and often amasses a large and specialized collection. Bibliophiles usually possess books they love or that hold special value, as well as old editions with unusual bindings, autographed, or illustrated copies.

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