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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 […]

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Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that obscures night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico. DarkSky […]

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How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the […]

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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating […]

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TikTok’s fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTok’s fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

WASHINGTON (AP) — In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the international radio code word for the letter F?

The international radio code word for the letter F is Foxtrot. This word is part of the widely used NATO phonetic alphabet, or International Radio Telephony Spelling Alphabet, which assigns specific, clearly audible words to letters to ensure accurate communication, especially in aviation and maritime contexts.

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What is a male turkey called?

An adult male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler. These terms are used interchangeably for mature males, which are known for their large size, iridescent feathers, and, during mating season, a, colorful red, white, and blue head. Younger males (juveniles) are called jakes.

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What does an ombrometer measure?

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What is a more common word for a fata morgana?

A more common term for a fata morgana is a superior mirage or simply a mirage. It is a complex, superior optical illusion where distant objects, such as ships or landmasses, are distorted, magnified, and stacked to resemble castles in the air, usually caused by cold air trapped under warm air.

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Which superhero team is Reed Richards a member of?

Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, is the leader and founding member of the Fantastic Four. He is renowned as a brilliant scientist and stretching-powered hero who operates out of the Baxter Building with his wife Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), brother-in-law Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and friend Ben Grimm (Thing).

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