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Month: August 2025

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Oddities

Woman makes bra-zen attempt at smuggling turtles through the airport

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Woman makes bra-zen attempt at smuggling turtles through the airport

The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, would like to remind travelers to “stop hiding animals in weird places on your body and then trying to sneak them through airport security.” Back in March, the TSA […]

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A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An osprey caught a fish but got tired in the heat and dropped it onto power lines, sparking a brush fire in western Canada — at least that’s what firefighters […]

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Lifestyle

Kids who own smartphones before age 13 have worse mental health outcomes: Study

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kids who own smartphones before age 13 have worse mental health outcomes: Study

Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they’re older, a new study suggests. The study, published Sunday in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, […]

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Entertainment

‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling Matthew Perry fatal dose gets September trial date

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling Matthew Perry fatal dose gets September trial date

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman charged with selling Matthew Perry the dose of ketamine that killed him is headed for a September trial. Jasveen Sangha’s trial — the only one forthcoming in the death of the “Friends” star after […]

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Entertainment

NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets

Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework […]

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What is the explosion at the end of a star's life cycle called?

The massive explosion at the end of a star's life is called a supernova, a cataclysmic event where a star briefly outshines its entire galaxy, releasing immense energy and scattering heavy elements into space, leaving behind either a neutron star or a black hole. 

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What is a wallaby?

A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia and New Guinea, closely related to kangaroos but generally smaller, known for its powerful hind legs for hopping, a balancing tail, and a pouch (marsupium) for carrying young. They're herbivorous, come in various types like brush, rock, and hare wallabies, and are classified by their habitat, thriving in forests, scrublands, and rocky terrains. 

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What is the common term for an injury to the neck caused by a jerk of the head?

The common term for a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful jerk of the head (forward and backward) is whiplash, which involves stretching or tearing of neck muscles and ligaments, often from car accidents or falls.

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What city boasted the world's first subway line?

London, England, boasts the world's first subway line, known as the London Underground or "the Tube" (or "underground railway"), which opened on January 10, 1863, running steam locomotives between Paddington and Farringdon Street. This revolutionary system, initially using steam-powered trains in cut-and-cover tunnels, paved the way for modern urban underground transport. 

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What is the most populous bird in the world?

The most populous bird in the world is the Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), with populations numbering in the tens of billions (around 22-26 billion), far exceeding any wild bird.

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