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Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month

NEW YORK (AP) — Google’s online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other […]

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As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe’s limit how many cartons customers can buy

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe’s limit how many cartons customers can buy

Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are getting hard to find. And when stores do have eggs, consumers are starting to face limits on how many they can buy. Eggs […]

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Color me nostalgic: Crayola brings back 8 classics for 2025

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Color me nostalgic: Crayola brings back 8 classics for 2025

Some of the crayon colors you may remember from childhood are coming back. For 2025, Crayola’s doing something it’s never done in its 120-year history: it’s bringing back eight long-retired crayon shades. Some have been […]

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FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

DALLAS (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order last month […]

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Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson star in trailer for new comedy Friendship

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson star in trailer for new comedy Friendship

Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson are frenemies in the new trailer for the upcoming comedy Friendship. The new A24 film takes Robinson’s signature cringe-style comedy to the big screen. Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, the film follows suburban dad Craig, played […]

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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