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The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

Like a father making sure no one’s been messing with the thermostat, the city of Krakow, Poland, is also concerned about its energy bill. The culprit? Not the darn kids, but a statue of a fire-breathing […]

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Happy Hour

Can’t stomach high egg prices? Substitute some aquafaba

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Can’t stomach high egg prices? Substitute some aquafaba

As bird flu cases continue to rise in the U.S., heavily impacting egg-laying flocks, so have the prices on cartons of fresh eggs due to dwindling supply. Egg prices are up nearly 37% from last […]

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Science / Health

Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office […]

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Entertainment

Call it the Dog Bowl. Westminster show’s canine athletes get their piece of Super Bowl weekend

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Call it the Dog Bowl. Westminster show’s canine athletes get their piece of Super Bowl weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re at the top of their sport. They run, weave and go airborne. And they went all out for this weekend’s championship. Sorry — no, they’re not the Chiefs or the […]

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Entertainment

Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot: ‘This will be for you’

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot: ‘This will be for you’

Buffy is coming back. Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed she is returning to her iconic character Buffy Summers in a reboot of the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In a post shared to Instagram on Thursday, Gellar wrote that […]

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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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