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Oddities

Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

Taking off one’s shoes when entering a home in Japan is customary. Likewise, preschoolers are instructed to remove their shoes and put on a pair of slippers that they store in dedicated cubby boxes overnight. […]

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The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

Artificial intelligence is being used in all sorts of areas these days, and believe it or not, that includes the church.  DW News reports that St. Peter’s Church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has basically outsourced confessions to a hologram […]

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Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

You’ve heard of a gym rat, but what about a gym deer? Well, one Tennessee gym recently had to deal with just that, and let’s just say the animal was not a welcome member.  Competitive […]

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Lifestyle

Debt the halls: 66% of Americans will go into debt this holiday season

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Debt the halls: 66% of Americans will go into debt this holiday season

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and for many that means racking up the bills in order to check off all the gifts on their list. According to a new debt.com survey of 1,000 people, 66% of […]

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Sports

Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon against No. 3 Penn State for Big Ten title with both eyeing CFP

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon against No. 3 Penn State for Big Ten title with both eyeing CFP

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came to Indianapolis in July with a purpose. He wanted a sense of what Lucas Oil Stadium was like before making what he hoped would be a return […]

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Friday 2/20

Challenge your mind and friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the name for a drink of half iced tea and half lemonade?

A drink consisting of half iced tea and half lemonade is most commonly called an Arnold Palmer. Popularized by the golfer of the same name, this non-alcoholic beverage is also frequently referred to as a "Half and Half".

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What military cemetery is located across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial?

Arlington National Cemetery is located directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Situated at the end of Memorial Avenue and the Memorial Bridge, this 639-acre site serves as the final resting place for over 400,000 veterans and their families.

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What did the letter Q originally stand for in NASDAQ?

In the acronym NASDAQ, which stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, the "Q" originally stood for "Quotations". It highlighted the exchange's start in 1971 as a system for providing electronic price quotes rather than a traditional trading floor.

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The process of water changing to vapor is known as what?

The process of liquid water changing into water vapor (a gas) is known as evaporation. It occurs when water molecules absorb enough heat energy to break their bonds and escape from the surface, often driven by the sun or increased temperatures.

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What type of mythological creature was tasked with forging thunderbolts for Zeus?

The Cyclopes (singular: Cyclops) were the one-eyed race of giant, master craftsmen tasked with forging thunderbolts for Zeus. These three brothers—Arges, Brontes, and Steropes—created the weapons in gratitude after Zeus freed them from Tartarus, subsequently using them to defeat the Titans.

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