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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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Tuesday 4/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What children's classic first chapter is titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole"?

The children's classic with the first chapter titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole" is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (often shortened to Alice in Wonderland), written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865. In this chapter, the protagonist, Alice, follows a waistcoat-wearing White Rabbit down a large hole, initiating her journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland

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What is the capital of South Korea?

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Korea. Situated on the lower Han River the capital is only 35 miles from the Demilitarized Zone established with North Korea in 1953.

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Which First Lady saved a portrait of George Washington from a fire at the White House?

First Lady Dolley Madison famously saved the iconic Lansdowne portrait of George Washington from the White House on August 24, 1814, shortly before British troops set fire to the building during the War of 1812. She ordered the large painting to be cut from its frame to ensure its safety before fleeing.

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Which U.S. President first added a putting green to the White House lawn?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower first added a putting green to the White House lawn in 1954. An avid golfer, Eisenhower had the 3,000-square-foot green installed on the South Lawn near the Oval Office to practice his short game, with assistance from the United States Golf Association (USGA) and private donations.

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How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

US swimmer Michael Phelps won a total of five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also secured one silver medal, bringing his total medal haul at the 2016 Games to six.

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