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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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Friday 3/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does the common Bass guitar have?

A standard bass guitar has four strings, typically tuned to E, A, D, and G, one octave lower than the four lowest strings on a guitar. While four is the most common and standard, five- and six-string models are widely used for extended range, and some basses can have even more strings

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What is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is also the only wonder still in existence. Built around 2580–2560 BCE as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it stood as the world's tallest human-made structure for thousands of years.

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In what city was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written in Baltimore, Maryland. Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics on September 14, 1814, after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, with the final manuscript completed at the Indian Queen Tavern in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

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What type of surface is curling played on?

Curling is played on a long, carefully prepared sheet of ice inside an ice rink. The surface is not perfectly smooth but is instead sprayed with water droplets that freeze into small bumps called "pebble," which helps the granite stones glide and allows sweepers to influence their path.

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Whose sidekick was named Sancho Panza?

Sancho Panza was the loyal, earthy squire and sidekick to Don Quixote, the main character in the novel The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1605. He accompanied the knight on his adventures, often providing a realistic contrast to Quixote's delusions

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