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Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

July 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Anne Wojcicki’s bid to buy 23andMe, the genetic testing company she cofounded nearly 20 years ago, has received the court greenlight. That means Wojcicki’s nonprofit TTAM Research Institute will purchase “substantially all” […]

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Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company is selling ‘dupes’ of some of its products

July 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company is selling ‘dupes’ of some of its products

Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing. Lululemon Athletica claims in its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District […]

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Wall Street is split as Tesla and tech drop while most other US stocks climb

July 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street is split as Tesla and tech drop while most other US stocks climb

NEW YORK (AP) — A mixed day of trading left the U.S. stock market split on Tuesday as Wall Street’s momentum slowed after setting record highs in each of the last two days. The S&P 500 dipped […]

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US stocks push further into record heights

June 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks push further into record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market added to its record on Monday as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in its first trading after completing […]

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US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

June 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high Friday, another milestone in the market’s remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge caused by fears that the Trump administration’s trade policies could harm the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, […]

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Thursday 8/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

Paul Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.

Key Details
  • Childhood Friends: Allen and Gates met at the Lakeside School in Seattle.
  • Location: They started the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Original Name: They first called it Micro-Soft, short for microcomputer software.

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv (also spelled Kiev). [1]
Quick Facts
  • Location: North-central Ukraine, sitting on both banks of the Dnieper River.
  • Population: Around 2.9 million people.

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Tips of hair that are damaged are called what?

Damaged tips of hair are most commonly called split ends (scientifically known as trichoptilosis).

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Most people breathe through one nostril at a time - True or False?

True, most people naturally breathe more through one nostril at a time due to a subconscious physiological process known as the nasal cycle.
How the Nasal Cycle Works
  • Alternating Airflow: The autonomic nervous system causes the blood vessels in the nasal tissues (turbinates) to swell on one side while shrinking on the other. 
  • Dominant Side: This shift makes one nostril the primary airway while the other is partially congested. 
  • Switching Time: The dominant side naturally alternates every 30 minutes to 6 hours, though most people do not notice it during normal daily activities. 
  • Purpose: This resting process keeps the nasal tissues moist, improves filtration, and enhances your sense of smell.

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Margaret Mitchell published only one book during her lifetime, the 1936 Civil War-era novel Gone with the Wind. 
    • Publication Year: 1936
  • Awards Won: National Book Award (1936) and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1937)
  • Legacy: It became one of the best-selling books of all time and was adapted into a famous 1939 film.

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