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AOL’s dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AOL’s dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow. AOL previously confirmed it would be pulling the plug on Tuesday (Sept. 30) — writing in a brief update on its support site last month […]

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US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada. The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in […]

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California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can’t ticket

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can’t ticket

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in Northern California were understandably perplexed when they pulled over a Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel and therefore, no […]

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping

NEW YORK (AP) — OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a virtual merchant that can help sell goods for Etsy and Shopify as the artificial intelligence company looks for new revenue in online commerce. ChatGPT users […]

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Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as the Dow sets another record

September 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as the Dow sets another record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the finish of their latest winning month on Tuesday, as Wall Street yawned at the potential shutdown of the U.S. federal government that’s looming. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first to play the role of James Bond in the series of films?

Sean Connery is widely recognized as the first actor to portray James Bond in the official Eon Productions film series, starring in Dr. No (1962). He defined the 007 character in six official films between 1962 and 1971, plus a later return in 1983, establishing the archetype of a sophisticated yet dangerous agent

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What is the average lifespan of the hummingbird?

Hummingbirds typically live for 3 to 5 years in the wild, though many do not survive their first year. While5 years is average, some species can live for more than 10 years, with a female Broad-tailed hummingbird holding the record at over 12 years.

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What classic video game featuring a yellow, ghost-chomping character was released in North America in August 1980?

The classic video game released in North America in 1980 featuring a yellow, ghost-chomping character is Pac-Man. Developed by Namco and released in Japan in May 1980, it was licensed by Midway Manufacturing and brought to North American arcades by October 1980, quickly becoming a massive cultural phenomenon.

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Who is credited with inventing the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell is officially credited as the inventor of the telephone, receiving the first U.S. patent for the device on March 7, 1876. While Bell is widely recognized, the invention was contentious, with Italian inventor Antonio Meucci and American Elisha Gray also developing similar technologies around the same time. 

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In the movie "The Karate Kid", what is the name of Daniel's master?

Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi, better known as Mr. Miyagi, is a fictional character of Robert Mark Kamen's The Karate Kid franchise, appearing in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994). He was portrayed by Japanese-American actor Pat Morita. A wise, Okinawan-born karate master, he mentors Daniel LaRusso in the first three films (1984–1989) and Julie Pierce in the fourth film (1994).

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