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Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket […]

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Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98, according to a news report. A statement issued […]

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Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic ‘forever chemicals’

December 27, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with […]

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China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan

December 27, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government placed sanctions on seven companies on Friday in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory. […]

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Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the ‘Magnificent 7’ weighs down the market

December 27, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the ‘Magnificent 7’ weighs down the market

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The losses were made worse by sharp declines for the Big Tech stocks known […]

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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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