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VIDEO: Part 3 of 3—Sen. John Braun: Bridging Policy and Public Safety Challenges

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on VIDEO: Part 3 of 3—Sen. John Braun: Bridging Policy and Public Safety Challenges

In this video, Sen. John Braun raises concerns about reduced penalties for gun-related crimes and the influence of special interest groups. He underscores the importance of logical policy-making to address crime and ensure community safety, […]

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Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (AP) — The world’s woes got you down? Feeling burnout at work? Need a little something extra to fight illness or prep for surgery? The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering its residents […]

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Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. According to […]

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A 16th-century Spanish explorer claimed this Florida beach town. Now it’s a remote work hotspot

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A 16th-century Spanish explorer claimed this Florida beach town. Now it’s a remote work hotspot

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Lori Matthias and her husband had tired of Atlanta traffic when they moved to St. Augustine, Florida, in 2023. For Mike Waldron and his wife, moving from the Boston area […]

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At least 7 killed in Ukraine after Moscow launches drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on At least 7 killed in Ukraine after Moscow launches drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services. The attacks, including on the capital, Kyiv, […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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