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Month: February 2026

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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its […]

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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/26/2026

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/26/2026

The worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower, even though most stocks rose. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 17 points, and the […]

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Instagram says it will notify parents if teens ‘repeatedly’ search for terms related to suicide

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Instagram says it will notify parents if teens ‘repeatedly’ search for terms related to suicide

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision […]

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Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles

LONDON, Ohio (AP) — A fire at an Ohio hog farm complex killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles across the rural landscape, an official […]

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Oregon

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state’s devastating 2020 wildfires in the latest verdict in a class-action lawsuit against the utility that includes thousands […]

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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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