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US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

March 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

NEW YORK (AP) — A drop in oil prices on Monday helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began. The S&P 500 climbed 1% for its biggest gain in […]

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Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

March 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

ATLANTA (AP) — Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month. […]

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Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

March 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Thousands of workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company began a two-week strike Monday in Colorado, threatening to make already costly beef even more expensive for U.S. consumers. As the sun rose, employees […]

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US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

March 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing some sanctions on Russian oil shipments, reflecting global concerns over sharply higher crude prices due to supply shortages stemming from the Iran war. The move, intended to soothe jittery markets over […]

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How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/13/2026

March 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/13/2026

Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy. After briefly easing early Friday, crude oil prices rose […]

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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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