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Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row. Snow briefly covered the grass and rooftops in parts of the western Florida Panhandle on […]

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Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

RAQQA, Syria (AP) — The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. The […]

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Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee

PENCO, Chile (AP) — Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South […]

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High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20

January 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20

MADRID (AP) — A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train in an accident that authorities estimate left more than 20 […]

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Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

January 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine’s power grid, […]

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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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