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New version of The Traitors featuring civilians headed to NBC

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New version of The Traitors featuring civilians headed to NBC

A new version of The Traitors is on its way. NBC has announced that an all-new civilian-only version of the Peacock reality competition show is headed to the network. Instead of having celebrities and socialites compete for the top […]

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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. […]

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Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in […]

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Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

SEATTLE (AP) — Smash-and-grab thieves in Seattle made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold and other items in a daring midday jewelry store robbery that took just about 90 seconds, […]

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Merkley Statement on Conclusion of Global Plastics Treaty Talks

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Merkley Statement on Conclusion of Global Plastics Treaty Talks

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a long-time leader and fierce advocate for tackling the plastic pollution crisis across its entire life cycle—released the following statement after the conclusion of the second part of […]

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Sunday 11/08

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which New England state doesn't border the Atlantic Ocean?

Vermont is the only New England state that does not border the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Landlocked Geography: Unlike its five neighbors—Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut—Vermont is completely landlocked. 
  • Borders: It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. [

  • Water Bodies: Instead of an ocean coastline, a major portion of Vermont's western border is formed by Lake Champlain on Wikipedia.

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What competition was dreamed up by the eccentric "Chairman Kaga"?

The competition dreamed up by the eccentric "Chairman Kaga" is Iron Chef (originally Ryōri no Tetsujin). 
In the lore of the iconic 1990s Japanese cooking show, the flamboyant and wealthy Chairman Kaga (played by actor Takeshi Kaga) spent his vast fortune constructing a culinary arena called "Kitchen Stadium". Driven by an obsessive passion for food, he established his "Gourmet Academy" to stage high-stakes, gladiatorial cooking battles between master guest challengers and his elite resident Iron Chefs. Each battle would dramatically begin with Kaga revealing a secret ingredient and shouting his famous catchphrase: "Allez cuisine!" (French for "Go cook!").

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What year did Hawaii become a US state?

Hawaii officially became the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959.

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What is the official name of the Oscar trophy?

The official name for an Oscar statuette is the Academy Award of Merit.

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How many tentacles does a squid have?

A squid has two tentacles and eight arms, giving it a total of ten limbs (though a few rare species, like the octopus squid, reabsorb their tentacles as they mature).
Difference Between Arms and Tentacles
  • Arms (8): Shorter limbs that are lined with suction cups along their entire length. They are used to hold, control, and move food toward the beak.

  • Tentacles (2): Much longer, retractile limbs with suction cups (or hooks) only at the tips. They shoot out to grab distant prey

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