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Month: November 2025

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Oddities

Just call it Lucifer: Newly discovered horned bee has devilish name

November 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Just call it Lucifer: Newly discovered horned bee has devilish name

Please allow this new bee to introduce itself. Australia’s Curtin University has announced the discovery of a devilish insect dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer after the hornlike protrusions on its face. “When writing up the new species description I was […]

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Happy Hour

2026 dining trend predictions point to earlier dinners and more

November 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2026 dining trend predictions point to earlier dinners and more

Consumers can check out early insights for what dining trends may have true staying power in 2026, as Chase Travel released its new trends report for the year ahead, shaped by consumers, booking data and insights from […]

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Entertainment

Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

November 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night. “It […]

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First teaser released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

November 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First teaser released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

NEW YORK (AP) — The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night. “It […]

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First teaser released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

November 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First teaser released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

We have our first look at The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Lionsgate has released a teaser for the prequel film, which shows a young Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, being chosen as a tribute for the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

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"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

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What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

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Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

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What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

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