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Month: January 2025

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Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime at Peach Bowl

January 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Texas avoids huge upset, beats Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime at Peach Bowl

ATLANTA (AP) — Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an interception […]

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Science / Health

Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

January 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week, a clash is playing out in Colorado Springs, where conservative leaders are restricting the treatment over objections from […]

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Business

Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

January 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore. […]

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Business

Man arrested in shooting of 2 security guards outside a Los Angeles Target

January 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Man arrested in shooting of 2 security guards outside a Los Angeles Target

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two security guards at a downtown Los Angeles shopping plaza were wounded in a gunfight with a man as they tried to stop him from making off with more than $1,000 […]

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National / International

New Orleans New Year’s Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weapon

January 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Orleans New Year’s Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weapon

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say a man who drove a pickup truck at high speed into a crowd of people celebrating the new year in New Orleans early Wednesday was hell-bent on creating carnage. While a […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What do zoologists call the leader of a wolf pack?

  • The leader is commonly referred to as the "alpha" wolf.
  • The alpha wolf is typically the strongest and most dominant member of the pack.
  • Alpha pairs often lead the pack, usually consisting of a male and female.
  • They are responsible for making decisions regarding hunting and territory.
  • The alpha's role includes maintaining order and hierarchy within the pack.
  • The concept of "alpha" has evolved, and some researchers now prefer "breeding pair" to describe the leaders.

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How many rings are on the Olympic flag?

  • The Olympic flag features a total of five rings.
  • The rings are interlocked to symbolize unity among the continents.
  • Each ring is a different color: blue, yellow, black, green, and red.
  • The colors were chosen because at least one of them appears in every national flag.
  • The flag was designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.
  • It was first flown at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.

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The "Dreamcatcher" was invented by which Native America group?

  • The "Dreamcatcher" is primarily associated with the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe.
  • It was created as a protective charm to filter out bad dreams.
  • The design typically features a circular frame with a woven net or web.
  • Traditionally, it is adorned with feathers and beads.
  • The practice has been adopted by various Native American cultures over time.
  • Dreamcatchers are now widely recognized as symbols of Native American heritage.

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What is a tightrope walker called?

Tightrope walking, also called funambulism, is the skill of walking along a thin wire or rope. It has a long tradition in various countries and is commonly associated with the circus. Other skills similar to tightrope walking include slack rope walking and slacklining.

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What novel did Ian Fleming introduce James Bond in?

One of the most famous Bond novels, Fleming wrote Casino Royale in early 1952 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica while waiting to get married.

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