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Here’s what eggs and cigarettes now have in common

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s what eggs and cigarettes now have in common

With egg prices rising due to the spread of bird flu, wouldn’t it be nice not to have to buy a full carton? Well, a New York City bodega is here for you. According to […]

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Prosecutor says golden toilet was stolen from English palace in ‘audacious raid’

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Prosecutor says golden toilet was stolen from English palace in ‘audacious raid’

LONDON (AP) — It was not your typical smash-and-grab burglary and the booty was precious: a toilet worth more than its weight in gold. The one-of-a-kind 18-carat gold toilet was swiped in under five minutes […]

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Lifestyle

App described as ‘Uber with guns’ offers personal security with a ride

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on App described as ‘Uber with guns’ offers personal security with a ride

There seem to be apps for everything these days, and now that includes hired guns. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new app, Protector, has just launched, offering on-demand security services with a ride thrown in, described […]

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Entertainment

Lester Holt to step down as anchor of NBC’s flagship ‘Nightly News’ after a decade

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lester Holt to step down as anchor of NBC’s flagship ‘Nightly News’ after a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s veteran Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of the network’s flagship “Nightly News” broadcast in the coming months. Holt, who has been the face of “Nightly News” for a decade, won’t […]

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Selena Gomez says Only Murders co-stars ‘deserve’ SAG Award ‘more than I do’

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Selena Gomez says Only Murders co-stars ‘deserve’ SAG Award ‘more than I do’

One of the surprises of Sunday night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards was Only Murders in the Building winning outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series — as well as star Martin Short winning outstanding performance by a male […]

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Wednesday 6/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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