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New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years. Scientists think dogs descended from an ancient population […]

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The Latest: TSA official stresses record-high airport wait times as shutdown drags on

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Latest: TSA official stresses record-high airport wait times as shutdown drags on

At a House Homeland Security committee hearing that stretched over three hours on Wednesday, lawmakers and Transportation Security Administration officials stressed the urgency of the ongoing government shutdown as TSA workers scrape by without pay and long […]

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Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran

NEW YORK (AP) — Hopes for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher on Wall Street Wednesday, while oil prices eased. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in its latest flip – flop after the United States delivered a […]

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One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie

CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — Below Cleveland, in a subterranean world many surface dwellers don’t know exists, miners extract a crucial winter mineral — salt. The Whiskey Island salt mine, owned by food giant Cargill, helps […]

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‘Cruelty’ Is the ‘Point’: Leavitt Slams Dems on Day 40 of DHS Shutdown

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Cruelty’ Is the ‘Point’: Leavitt Slams Dems on Day 40 of DHS Shutdown

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had a message for Democrats who voted against reopening the Department of Homeland Security during a 40-day shutdown. “For the Democrats in Congress, the cruelty of this shutdown is […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is Paul Stanley's persona name in the band KISS?

Paul Stanley, the charismatic frontman of the band Kiss, was born Stanley Harvey Eisen. He legally changed his name to Paul Stanley for his career. As a founding member, he adopted the iconic stage persona known as The Starchild.

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Which famous work did Thomas Paine write?

Thomas Paine wrote several highly influential political and philosophical works, but his most famous is Common Sense, a 47-page pamphlet published in 1776 that made the case for American independence from Great Britain.

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What bird gets its pink color from the algae and shrimp it eats?

Flamingos get their iconic pink color from their diet. They filter-feed on algae, tiny seeds, fly larvae, and brine shrimp that are rich in carotenoids—natural red, orange, and yellow pigments. As their bodies digest this food, the pigment is absorbed into their fats and deposited into their developing feathers.

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What is the first book of the Bible named for a woman?

The first book of the Bible named after a woman is the Book of Ruth. Found in the Old Testament, it tells the story of a Moabite widow who demonstrates unwavering loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and ultimately becomes the great-grandmother of King David.

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The water moccasin snake is also known as what?

The water moccasin is most commonly known as the cottonmouth. This name comes from the bright, cotton-white interior of its mouth, which it prominently displays when threatened.

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