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Missouri woman pleads guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Missouri woman pleads guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Missouri woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and […]

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Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 million

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury has awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old Arizona woman for a spine injury she suffered in a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride […]

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What’s going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

February 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What’s going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was its annual celebration of notable American artists. That has changed since the return of Donald Trump. In […]

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US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes […]

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Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees across the country, many of whom have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, were back at agency offices Monday under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate. Billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading Trump’s Department of […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Why did people go to Sutter's Mill, California, from 1848 to the mid 1850's?

People went to Sutter's Mill, California, from 1848 through the mid-1850s to search for gold and find sudden wealth during the California Gold Rush. 
The Discovery of Gold
  • James W. Marshall found flakes of gold in the American River at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848.
  • Marshall was a carpenter building a water-powered sawmill for the Swiss pioneer John Sutter.
  • News of the discovery leaked out, spreading across the United States and the rest of the world.

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Which former U.S. president turned 100 years old on October 1, 2024?

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old on October 1, 2024. 
Key Milestones
  • First Centenarian President: He became the first U.S. president in history to reach the age of 100.
  • Term in Office: He served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981.
  • Longest-Living: He holds the record as the longest-lived president in American history.

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Which US state gets its name from a made-up word?

Idaho has a completely made-up name. In 1860, a mining lobbyist named George M. Willing invented the word and lied to Congress, claiming it was a Native American Shoshone term meaning "gem of the mountains". 
How the Made-Up Name Stuck
  • The Deception: Congress initially used the name for a proposed territory before finding out it was a fake word. Lawmakers swapped the name to Colorado instead.
  • The Escape: Before the fraud was fully realized, the name had already been given to a local steamship, a town, and a county.
  • The Adoption: Because the word was already printed on maps and widely spoken, Congress used the name anyway when officially creating the Idaho Territory in 1863, which later became the 43rd state.

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What type of a drum has vibrating wires across its bottom?

A snare drum is a drum that has vibrating wires across its bottom. 
Key Features of a Snare Drum
  • Snare Wires: Thin metal wires, cables, or strings stretched tightly across the bottom head.
  • Bottom Head (Resonant Head): A very thin plastic or skin membrane that vibrates against the wires.
  • Top Head (Batter Head): The surface you strike with sticks or brushes.
  • Characteristic Sound: Produces a sharp, buzzing, or cracking sound when hit due to the wires rattling against the bottom head.

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For what movie did Dan Aykroyd receive an Oscar nomination?

Dan Aykroyd received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy.

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