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Month: February 2025

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A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord. On Wednesday, […]

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AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano

LONDON (AP) — Scientists hope a mix of artificial intelligence and human expertise will help decipher ancient scrolls carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago. Hundreds of papyrus scrolls were found in the 1750s […]

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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. “We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of sea […]

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Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump’s new government contractor rules

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump’s new government contractor rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The move, which […]

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What to know about home insurance coverage after a major natural disaster

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What to know about home insurance coverage after a major natural disaster

SEATTLE (AP) — It’s one thing to fix your home after something basic has gone wrong, but it’s a different beast to rebuild and recover after a major natural disaster has destroyed multiple properties on your […]

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Friday 5/15

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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