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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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Sports

Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon against No. 3 Penn State for Big Ten title with both eyeing CFP

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon against No. 3 Penn State for Big Ten title with both eyeing CFP

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came to Indianapolis in July with a purpose. He wanted a sense of what Lucas Oil Stadium was like before making what he hoped would be a return […]

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Tuesday 7/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does a standard violin have?

A standard acoustic violin has four strings. They are tuned in a sequence of perfect fifths: G, D, A, and E.

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What did Elwood trade for a microphone in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

In the movie "The Blues Brothers", Elwood traded their old car, a Cadillac (the previous Bluesmobile), for a microphone.

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From which country did the troll doll originate?

Troll dolls originated in Gjøl, Denmark, in 1959, created by a Danish woodcutter and fisherman named Thomas Dam. He carved the first doll out of wood because he was too poor to buy a Christmas gift for his young daughter, Lila.

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The dish, "Pad Thai" originates from what Asian country?

Pad Thai originates from Thailand, where it is recognized as a national dish. It was heavily promoted by the Thai government in the 1930s and 1940s during a period of national economic hardship and political change to build national identity and reduce domestic rice consumption.

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The Empire State Building went dark for 15 minutes to mark the August 2004 death of what actress?

The Empire State Building went dark for 15 minutes on August 10, 2004, to honor the legendary actress Fay Wray, who died on August 8 at the age of 96.

Connection to the Landmark
  • King Kong (1933): Fay Wray starred as Ann Darrow in the classic monster film.
  • The Climax: The movie's famous final sequence features the giant ape scaling the skyscraper while holding her.
  • Final Visit: She made her final poignant visit to the Empire State Building just three months before her passing.

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