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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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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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