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Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

April 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults continues to fall to record low levels as e-cigarette use rises, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early Thursday. Nearly 10% of adults […]

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This is when domesticated dogs possibly arrived in the West, new research says

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This is when domesticated dogs possibly arrived in the West, new research says

The origins of how dogs became man’s best friend across large swaths of the globe are becoming more clear. Dogs may have been widely distributed throughout western Eurasia at least 14,200 years ago, but the […]

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Why chocolate will cost more for Easter despite cocoa prices cooling, silver lining on egg prices

April 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why chocolate will cost more for Easter despite cocoa prices cooling, silver lining on egg prices

Shoppers should expect the cost of some essential Easter basket items, like a big chocolate bunny, to be higher this year, despite a dip in cocoa prices over the past several months. Approximately 90% of […]

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Surf coach speaks out after rescuing father, daughter from rip current

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Surf coach speaks out after rescuing father, daughter from rip current

A university surf team coach is being called a hero for helping rescue a father and daughter who were caught in a rip current last weekend in Southern California. Lucas Taub, head coach of Westcliff University’s surf […]

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Shark attack survivor speaks out after he was bitten in both legs while surfing

March 31, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Shark attack survivor speaks out after he was bitten in both legs while surfing

A surfer who was bitten by a shark off the coast of Northern California spoke out from his hospital bed, sharing details of how he freed himself to get back to shore safely. James Eastman […]

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Sunday 4/12

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In which sport is the America's Cup awarded?

The America's Cup is awarded in the sport of sailing. It is a prestigious international match racing competition between sailing yachts, recognized as the oldest active trophy in international sport, first held in 1851. The competition tests sailing skill, technology, and design.

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Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?

Peter Sellers was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine, featured in April 1964 dressed as a desert sheik. While other men appeared on covers alongside female models later, it was not until Hugh Hefner appeared solo in 2017 that a man was honored as a solo cover star.

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Which country has the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, not Egypt. While Egypt is more famous for its structures, Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 known Nubian pyramids, which is nearly twice the number of pyramids found in Egypt (roughly 118–138). 

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Which Disney villain turns into a giant snake in the final battle with the hero?

The Disney villain who transforms into a giant, monstrous cobra during the final battle with the hero is Jafar from the 1992 animated film Aladdin. In the climax, Jafar uses his sorcerer powers to become a giant snake to constrict Aladdin before eventually wishing himself into an all-powerful genie. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

The famous phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered"—or in Latin, Veni, vidi, vici—is attributed to the Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar. He used the phrase around 47 BCE to describe his swift and decisive victory against King Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela, likely in a letter to the Roman Senate.

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Monday 4/13

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Which country and western singer is best remembered for her recording of "Crazy"?

Patsy Cline is best remembered for her iconic 1961 recording of "Crazy". Written by Willie Nelson, the song became a signature hit for Cline, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Her version is considered a "Nashville Sound" classic, featuring the Jordanaires and producer Owen Bradley

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Who provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from 1928 to 1946?

Walt Disney himself provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from his debut in 1928 until 1946. As the creator, he supplied the character's signature falsetto voice, laughs, and squeaks in classic shorts like Steamboat Willie, before passing the role to Jimmy Macdonald.

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What country has the world's longest single tram line?

Belgium holds the record for the world's longest single tram line with the Coast Tram (Kusttram). This line stretches 67 kilometers (roughly 42 miles) along the entire Belgian coastline, running from De Panne near the French border to Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border.

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Which university did Bill Gates drop out of in the 1970s to start Microsoft?

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 after three semesters to found Microsoft with Paul Allen. The then-20-year-old took a leave of absence to develop software for the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer and never returned to complete his studies, though he later received an honorary degree in 2007.

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Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as what?

In the 1830s, ketchup was first sold as a medicine to treat ailments like indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice. Marketed by American physician Dr. John Cook Bennett in 1834, it was sold as "tomato pills" and promoted as a "cure-all" for various digestive issues before later evolving into a popular condiment

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