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Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid. After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat from the asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA and […]

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Science / Health

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say. The […]

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Washington

Saving Taxpayers Millions – State Workers’ Ideas Honored by OSOS Productivity Board 

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Saving Taxpayers Millions – State Workers’ Ideas Honored by OSOS Productivity Board 

OLYMPIA – The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, recognized individuals and groups, who proposed plans to reduce costs in state government or generate new revenue, […]

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National / International

Microsoft workers protest sale of AI and cloud services to Israeli military

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Microsoft workers protest sale of AI and cloud services to Israeli military

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five Microsoft employees were ejected from a meeting with the company’s chief executive for protesting contracts to provide artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military. The protest on Monday […]

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Business

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs

Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce. The proposal drafted by the National Center for Public Policy Research — a […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which company is the largest manufacturer of tires?

By sheer volume, LEGO is the world’s largest tire manufacturer, producing over 318 million tiny rubber tires annually for its sets. However, in the automotive industry, Michelin (France) and Bridgestone (Japan) are the largest manufacturers by revenue, consistently battling for the top spot with over $25 billion in annual sales each.

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How many cards are usually used in a game of solitaire?

Virtually all Solitaire games are played with one or more standard 52-card packs. Standard Solitaire uses one 52-card pack.

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What is the study of human behavior and mind called?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior, exploring mental processes, emotions, motivations, and both conscious and unconscious phenomena. It is a diverse field that examines how the brain functions, how people interact, and how to improve well-being

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On the US version of "The Office", what is the name of the documentary crew's cameraman who briefly appears in an episode?

The documentary crew's boom operator/cameraman who appears in Season 9 of The Office is named Brian (played by Chris Diamantopoulos). Introduced in "Customer Loyalty" (Season 9, Episode 12), he is shown comforting Pam and later intervenes in a warehouse altercation, breaking the fourth wall.

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What was astronaut Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.'s nickname?

Astronaut Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.'s nickname was "Buzz." It originated in his childhood because his younger sister mispronounced "brother" as "buzzer," which was later shortened. He officially changed his legal name from Edwin to Buzz in the 1980s.

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