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Southwest Airlines’ checked bag fee going into effect 

June 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Southwest Airlines’ checked bag fee going into effect 

The era of free checked bags while flying Southwest Airlines is coming to an end. Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their second […]

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From Zap, North Dakota, to Zip City, Alabama, some of the funniest town names in the US

May 26, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on From Zap, North Dakota, to Zip City, Alabama, some of the funniest town names in the US

Parade is taking a metaphorical road trip, running down 75 of the “funniest town names” in the country.  While not exactly a ranking of which is necessarily funnier, the list starts with Big Bottom, Washington, before […]

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Women who eat the ‘right’ carbs in midlife are more likely to age in good health

May 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Women who eat the ‘right’ carbs in midlife are more likely to age in good health

Women who eat mostly unprocessed carbs — like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and fiber — and avoid refined carbohydrates in midlife may be more likely to reach age 70 in good health, according to […]

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Dig out your capri pants, they’re back in style

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dig out your capri pants, they’re back in style

Capris — yes, the pants you may have shelved back in 2010 — are back. Over the years, capris have found their way in and out of the fashion cycle, worn by fashion icons such as Audrey […]

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Schools, authorities sound alarm over ‘Chromebook Challenge’ TikTok trend

May 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Schools, authorities sound alarm over ‘Chromebook Challenge’ TikTok trend

A growing TikTok trend challenging users to insert objects into laptops, with some sparking fires or resulting in evacuations, has school districts and fire departments across multiple states sounding the alarm to parents, students and […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What sign are you if you were born on Valentine’s Day?

If you were born on Valentine’s Day (February 14), your zodiac sign is Aquarius. This sign covers birthdays from January 20 to February 18.

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What is biltong?

Biltong is a traditional South African air-dried, cured meat snack. It is made by marinating thick cuts of meat—usually beef or game like ostrich—in vinegar, salt, and spices (such as coriander and pepper), then hanging them to dry slowly without heat.

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In what year did both the Titanic sink and Fenway Park in Boston opened?

Both the sinking of the Titanic and the grand opening of Fenway Park took place in the year 1912. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, and Fenway Park hosted its first game just five days later on April 20, 1912.

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What name is shared by America's first Naval hero and the bass player for Led Zeppelin?

The name shared by both figures is John Paul Jones.

The American Revolutionary War naval commander is remembered as the "Father of the American Navy", while the English multi-instrumentalist (born John Baldwin) adopted the historic moniker as his stage name for Led Zeppelin.

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What is the process by which an animal regurgitates and chews a cud?

The process of an animal regurgitating and chewing a cud is called rumination. It occurs in specialized plant-eating mammals known as ruminants—such as cows, sheep, goats, and deer—allowing them to break down tough, fibrous plant material that they quickly swallowed during grazing.

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