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A New Jersey man is convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie

February 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A New Jersey man is convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A New Jersey man was convicted Friday of attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie multiple times on a New York lecture stage in 2022. Jurors delivered the verdict after deliberating for less […]

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Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

February 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing […]

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Israel identifies remains of child hostages but says another body from Hamas was not their mother

February 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Israel identifies remains of child hostages but says another body from Hamas was not their mother

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday it had positively identified the remains of two young hostages but another body released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal was not the boys’ mother […]

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Yosemite National Park delays summer reservations

February 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Yosemite National Park delays summer reservations

Yosemite National Park has announced it will delay the sale of summer reservations for its popular campsites. In a post on its social media pages Friday, the park said the delay impacts five campgrounds: Upper […]

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced and single

February 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced and single

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially became divorced and single Friday. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved their divorce settlement on Jan. 6, and declared that it would take effect on Feb. 21, after California’s required […]

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Sunday 6/07

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Which U.S. restaurant chain has the slogan "Service with the speed of sound"?

Sonic Drive-In is the restaurant chain that used the slogan "Service with the speed of sound". 
When the founders discovered the original name ("Top Hat Drive-In") was already trademarked, they selected the new name "Sonic" because it perfectly matched their signature slogan

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What country music singer was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1983?

Carrie Underwood was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on March 10, 1983. 
She rose to national prominence after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Following her victory, she quickly became one of the most successful artists in country music history. Her debut album, Some Hearts, features iconic hits like "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats" and stands as one of the fastest-selling debut country albums in Nielsen history.

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In Ireland, what is known as "the Black Stuff"?

In Ireland, "the Black Stuff" is a widely used affectionate nickname for Guinness, the iconic dry Irish stout.  While its advertising leans heavily into the "black" moniker, the beer actually has a deep ruby-red hue when held up to the light, which comes from the use of roasted barley in the brewing process.

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Which famous tennis player used a metal racquet to win the US Open in 1967, marking a shift away from wooden racquet?

Billie Jean King famously used the stainless-steel Wilson T-2000 to win the 1967 U.S. National Championships (now the US Open). Her victory marked the first time a Grand Slam tournament was won with a non-wooden racquet, sparking a major shift in tennis equipment.

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What is crossed with a blackberry, dewberries and loganberry to produce a boysenberry?

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Monday 6/08

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the Hawaiian name for yellow fin tuna?

The primary Hawaiian name for yellowfin tuna is ‘ahi. 
Historically, large yellowfin were highly prized by native fishermen, and the name ‘ahi (which translates to "fire") was coined because the fish would pull handlines out of their canoes so fast that the ropes would smoke and burn against the wood

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Which cast member of "The Big Bang Theory" has a real PhD?

Mayim Bialik is the only cast member from The Big Bang Theory with a PhD in real life. She earned her doctorate in neuroscience from UCLA in 2008 and used her real-life scientific background to play the neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler.

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The former ranch supply town of Pecos, Texas, was home to the first what?

Pecos, Texas, is home to the world's first official rodeo, held on July 4, 1883. 
The legendary competition began as an informal bragging-rights dispute between cowboys from rival area ranches as to who had the best "outfit". To settle the argument, they organized a number of horse and cattle contests on the holiday, which evolved into the annual West of the Pecos Rodeo.

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What Rolling Stones song asks "How come you taste so good?"?

That line is from the 1971 classic The Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar from their album Sticky Fingers.

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What would you call a northern marine creature with ivory tusks?

Walrus: These massive marine mammals are known for their thick whiskers and prominent ivory tusks, which are elongated canine teeth. Both males and females have them, using them to haul themselves onto sea ice, break breathing holes in the ice, and forage for food.

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