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Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try and curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other — an issue in areas where farms […]

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‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. […]

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Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury. The Indian Health Service has […]

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Business

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nvidia leads the US stock market higher

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ticked higher on Wednesday, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and pulled a bit closer to its all-time high set late last month. […]

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Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey acknowledges some […]

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Friday 3/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does the common Bass guitar have?

A standard bass guitar has four strings, typically tuned to E, A, D, and G, one octave lower than the four lowest strings on a guitar. While four is the most common and standard, five- and six-string models are widely used for extended range, and some basses can have even more strings

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What is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is also the only wonder still in existence. Built around 2580–2560 BCE as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it stood as the world's tallest human-made structure for thousands of years.

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In what city was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written in Baltimore, Maryland. Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics on September 14, 1814, after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, with the final manuscript completed at the Indian Queen Tavern in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

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What type of surface is curling played on?

Curling is played on a long, carefully prepared sheet of ice inside an ice rink. The surface is not perfectly smooth but is instead sprayed with water droplets that freeze into small bumps called "pebble," which helps the granite stones glide and allows sweepers to influence their path.

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Whose sidekick was named Sancho Panza?

Sancho Panza was the loyal, earthy squire and sidekick to Don Quixote, the main character in the novel The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1605. He accompanied the knight on his adventures, often providing a realistic contrast to Quixote's delusions

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