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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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Friday 8/14

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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