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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem. The bill, which passed […]

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Man stuck in a glass case of emotion and also hunger

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Man stuck in a glass case of emotion and also hunger

With the rise of cellphones, there seems to be little use for public phone booths nowadays. Perhaps it was a lack of practice that led to a man in England getting stuck in one. The Manchester […]

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Let’s go the mall and hopefully not fall into a sinkhole, today

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Let’s go the mall and hopefully not fall into a sinkhole, today

As Robin Sparkles famously sang, at the mall, having fun is what it’s all about. But this particular mallgoer definitely wasn’t having fun. NJ.com reports that Laura Botwin, of Essex County, is suing the local Livingston Mall […]

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The meow is coming from inside the house

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The meow is coming from inside the house

It can be unnerving to hear a noise coming from inside the walls — just ask the students of Hogwarts when the Chamber of Secrets was opened — but for the family of a missing cat, it […]

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Lifestyle

Away with daylight savings: Majority of Americans would rather not have to change their clocks

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Away with daylight savings: Majority of Americans would rather not have to change their clocks

Daylight saving time starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time, but if it was up to most Americans it wouldn’t be happening at all. According to a new YouGov poll, 64% of Americans would rather not change […]

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Wednesday 5/06

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What type of food is Fontina?

Fontina is a mild, semi-soft cow's milk cheese originating from the Italian Alps (Aosta Valley), renowned for its rich, buttery, and nutty flavor with a smooth texture. It is a premier melting cheese often used in fondues, gratins, and sauces. While authentic Fontina DOP is raw and earthy, many varieties now exist globally, including milder, waxed versions from Denmark and the U.S.. 

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What name is given to the diagram in which sets are represented by circles?

A diagram that uses circles (or other closed curves) to represent sets and their logical relationships is called a Venn diagram. Named after British mathematician John Venn, these diagrams illustrate intersections, unions, and differences between groups, with overlapping areas indicating common elements. 

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What U.S. mountain range has a "road to nowhere"?

The Great Smoky Mountains (a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains) in North Carolina feature the "Road to Nowhere," officially known as Lakeview Drive. Located near Bryson City in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 6.5-mile road was left unfinished, ending abruptly at a tunnel due to environmental issues in the 1960s. 

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What part of a building do trusses support?

Roof trusses primarily support the roof structure, including sheathing, underlayment, and roofing materials (like shingles), while also providing structural stability and forming the ceiling line. They bridge the span between exterior walls to distribute weight efficiently, and can also support interior ceiling loads on their bottom chords

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What ocean liner was retired in 1967 and became a hotel at Long Beach?

The RMS Queen Mary was retired in 1967 and subsequently became a hotel, museum, and tourist attraction in Long Beach, California. After a final voyage departing Southampton on October 31, 1967, the historic British ocean liner was permanently moored in Long Beach to begin its new role.

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