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No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so

April 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so

About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do […]

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The Latest: Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday

April 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Latest: Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday

U.S. President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs has triggered an escalating trade war and sent global markets plummeting. The S&P 500 fell 6% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5% and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8%. China announced Friday […]

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Iran’s currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

April 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Iran’s currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran ’s rial currency traded Saturday at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday, costing over 1 million rials for a single greenback […]

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Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans

April 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans

LONDON (AP) — The maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as Britain’s struggling auto industry begins to respond to the 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by President Donald Trump. Jaguar […]

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Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

April 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, drops of this size have happened throughout history. Stomaching them is the price investors have had to pay in […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Notch, peak, and shawl are different types of what?

Notch, peak, and shawl (often confused with shank) are different types of suit jacket lapels. 
Here is a quick look at each style:
  • Notch lapel: Features a small, V-shaped cut where the collar meets the lapel. It is the most common and versatile style for everyday business suits and blazers. 
  • Peak lapel: Features sharp points that angle upward toward the shoulders. It offers a bold, formal look often used on double-breasted suits and tuxedos. 
  • Shawl lapel: Features a smooth, continuous rounded curve with no sharp breaks or points. It is reserved for high-formal evening wear and traditional tuxedos.

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Which cowboy musical artist first recorded the song, Here Comes Santa Claus?

The singing cowboy Gene Autry first recorded the holiday classic "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" on August 28, 1947.
Song Origins and History
  • Inspiration: Autry wrote the song after hearing children cheer "Here comes Santa Claus!" while he rode his horse in the 1946 Santa Claus Lane Parade in Hollywood.

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What was the name of George Washington's home?

George Washington's estate and home is called Mount Vernon. 
About Mount Vernon
  • Location: Virginia, near Alexandria along the Potomac River.
  • History: George Washington expanded the original house into a large 21-room mansion.
  • Name Origin: His half-brother Lawrence named the property after Admiral Edward Vernon.

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What part of the human body is affected by scoliosis?

Scoliosis primarily affects the spine, causing an abnormal sideways curve and twist. Because the spine links to the rest of the skeleton and supports surrounding tissues, this curve changes body shape and can put pressure on nearby muscles, ribs, and internal organs.

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In Shakespeare's play who was the wife of Othello?

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