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Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For over a decade, Adrian Budnick has taken adoption photos of the dogs at Nashville’s county animal shelter, but it wasn’t until the COVID pandemic that an idea came to her. […]

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In vote to change Illinois state flag, residents choose to keep old flag

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In vote to change Illinois state flag, residents choose to keep old flag

The Illinois state flag will continue to fly high after surviving a vote to possibly change it. According to The Associated Press, residents of the Prairie State were asked to voice their opinion on choosing a […]

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Get drunk on history with Prohibition-era whiskey

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Get drunk on history with Prohibition-era whiskey

A blast from the past washed up on the Jersey Shore in the form of 11 Prohibition-era whiskey bottles. According to ABC affiliate WPVI, Austin Contegiacomo was walking his dog on New Jersey’s Margate Pier when the pooch sniffed […]

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Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help

ROME (AP) — Residents of the Tuscany beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses catering to […]

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If you want to stay in Australia, leave the baby wombat alone

March 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If you want to stay in Australia, leave the baby wombat alone

No matter how friend-shaped they may be, it’s always a good idea to leave wild animals alone. Such is the lesson being learned by Sam Jones, an American influencer who, while in Australia, filmed a video of herself […]

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Thursday 3/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is January's birthstone?

The primary January birthstone is Garnet, a gemstone typically known for its deep red color but available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, and purple. Garnet symbolizes protection, friendship, and strength, and is commonly used in jewelry like necklaces and rings, ranking 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale by American Gem Society. 

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Which U.S. state has the peach blossom for its state flower?

Delaware has the peach blossom (Prunus persica) as its official state flower, a designation adopted on May 9, 1895. It was chosen to honor the state's significant agricultural history as a major producer of peaches, historically known as the "Peach State".

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Which U.S. president asked Jet Li to be his personal body guard?

President Richard Nixon asked a young Jet Li to be his personal bodyguard in 1974. During a White House performance by the Chinese national Wushu team, the then-11-year-old Li so impressed Nixon with his martial arts skills that the president said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being my bodyguard when you grow up?". 

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Who took home the Country Music Association very first music video award in 1984 for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight"?

Hank Williams Jr. took home the inaugural Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Video of the Year for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight" in 1984. The groundbreaking, star-studded video, directed by John Goodhue, featured cameo appearances from numerous country legends and was recognized for its technological achievement at the time.

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What does sonography use to make pictures of the inside of the body?

Sonography (ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves, typically between 2 and 18 MHz, to create real-time images of the body's internal structures. A transducer sends these sound waves into the body and detects their echoes as they bounce off tissues, allowing a computer to calculate distances and form2D images without radiation.

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