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Oddities

The tortoise and the scare: Reptile escapes from high school enclosure

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The tortoise and the scare: Reptile escapes from high school enclosure

This tortoise attempted a slow and steady escape. Georgia’s Hinesville Police Department reports that the reptile got loose from its enclosure at a local high school. According to the department’s Facebook, the tortoise “made it a surprising […]

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Oddities

Dash making a hissing sound? Maybe check for snakes

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dash making a hissing sound? Maybe check for snakes

We’ve heard of a brake inspection, but what about a snake inspection? That’s what a driver in Florida needed after discovering a python slithering through the dashboard of their car. Instead of stopping at a […]

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Lifestyle

Experts weigh in as more beauty brands market makeup for kids as young as 3

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Experts weigh in as more beauty brands market makeup for kids as young as 3

Experts are weighing in on the growing trend of young girls using makeup and the companies choosing to market their products to children as young as 3. Yamalis Diaz, a clinical child and adolescent psychologist […]

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Entertainment

An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line […]

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Entertainment

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC […]

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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