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Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

December 6, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay […]

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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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Thursday 3/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what sport is the Heisman Trophy awarded?

The Heisman is awarded annually since 1935 to the top player in college football. It is considered the most prestigious award in the sport.

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What is the Capital of New Mexico?

The New Mexico State Capitol, located in Santa Fe at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, is the only round state capitol in the United States, often called the "Roundhouse". Inaugurated in 1966, it features a unique design blending Pueblo and Territorial revival styles, modeled after the Zia sun symbol. It houses an extensive, publicly accessible art collection and operates as a free-to-visit site for tours.

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At which famous venue is a giant Christmas tree displayed each year in New York City?

The giant Christmas tree is displayed annually at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this iconic holiday tradition usually features a large Norway Spruce and is lit in a ceremony at Rockefeller Plaza in early December, staying on display until mid-January, overlooking the center's famous ice skating rink. 

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What was Popeye the Sailor Man's favorite food?

Popeye the Sailor Man's favorite food is spinach. He is famous for eating a can of spinach to gain superhuman strength to defeat his enemies. The association of spinach with strength was created in the 1920s to combat child malnutrition. 

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In the movie "Cast Away", how long was Chuck Nolan marooned on the island?

In the movie Cast Away, Chuck Noland (played by Tom Hanks) is marooned on the deserted island for four years. After his plane crashes in late 1995, he survives alone until escaping on a raft and being rescued in 1999, as indicated by the timeline in the film. 

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