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Month: February 2026

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2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought. The findings, published Monday in Nature Neuroscience, may […]

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Business

Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China’s ability to use its dominance of these hard […]

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US stocks climb as gold and silver prices keep falling

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks climb as gold and silver prices keep falling

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose on Monday following sharp swings that shook financial markets overnight, including tumbles for Asian stocks. Gold and silver prices sank further following their latest wild moves. On Wall Street, the […]

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Business

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn’t a failure to get on board with the company’s artificial intelligence plans. Plumb, his […]

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What sign are you if you were born on Valentine’s Day?

If you were born on Valentine’s Day (February 14), your zodiac sign is Aquarius. This sign covers birthdays from January 20 to February 18.

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What is biltong?

Biltong is a traditional South African air-dried, cured meat snack. It is made by marinating thick cuts of meat—usually beef or game like ostrich—in vinegar, salt, and spices (such as coriander and pepper), then hanging them to dry slowly without heat.

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In what year did both the Titanic sink and Fenway Park in Boston opened?

Both the sinking of the Titanic and the grand opening of Fenway Park took place in the year 1912. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, and Fenway Park hosted its first game just five days later on April 20, 1912.

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What name is shared by America's first Naval hero and the bass player for Led Zeppelin?

The name shared by both figures is John Paul Jones.

The American Revolutionary War naval commander is remembered as the "Father of the American Navy", while the English multi-instrumentalist (born John Baldwin) adopted the historic moniker as his stage name for Led Zeppelin.

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What is the process by which an animal regurgitates and chews a cud?

The process of an animal regurgitating and chewing a cud is called rumination. It occurs in specialized plant-eating mammals known as ruminants—such as cows, sheep, goats, and deer—allowing them to break down tough, fibrous plant material that they quickly swallowed during grazing.

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