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Scottish government assures that cats won’t be banned from country

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scottish government assures that cats won’t be banned from country

Despite suggestions to the contrary, it’s still legal to have a cat in Scotland. According to The Associated Press, First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has issued a statement assuring citizens that the government is not banning feline […]

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101 reasons not to flee arrest in a Dalmatian onesie

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 101 reasons not to flee arrest in a Dalmatian onesie

Just because you’re dressed like a dog doesn’t mean you can run as fast as a dog. That’s what Dylan Keith Devereaux learned when he led the Florida Highway Patrol on a car chase, all while dressed […]

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Butter is better: Why your kitchen appliances may suddenly be the wrong color

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Butter is better: Why your kitchen appliances may suddenly be the wrong color

Another day, another trend — and the latest could mean your kitchen appliances are falling out of fashion, mainly because of their finish.  Meet KitchenAid’s 2025 Color of the Year, Butter. According to a KitchenAid press […]

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Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, ‘floating piece of Americana’ still thriving

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, ‘floating piece of Americana’ still thriving

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Flying a few hundred feet above the streets and shores of Daytona Beach, the Goodyear Blimp draws a crowd. Onlookers stare and point. Drivers pull over for better looks, snapping […]

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power renewed for season 3 at Prime Video

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power renewed for season 3 at Prime Video

It’s official — Prime Video is headed back to Middle-earth. The streamer has renewed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for a third season, it confirmed Thursday. In fact, season 3 is currently in preproduction and will begin […]

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Wednesday 10/07

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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