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If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

A man is under medical evaluation after allegedly trying to open the cabin door of an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas midflight. The man, only identified as a Canadian national, allegedly asked a […]

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Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

Remember that movie where Stuart Little, that mouse from the story books, drove his little sports car around the house? Well, it turns out he isn’t the only rodent with a need for speed. University […]

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Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

Taking off one’s shoes when entering a home in Japan is customary. Likewise, preschoolers are instructed to remove their shoes and put on a pair of slippers that they store in dedicated cubby boxes overnight. […]

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The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

Artificial intelligence is being used in all sorts of areas these days, and believe it or not, that includes the church.  DW News reports that St. Peter’s Church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has basically outsourced confessions to a hologram […]

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Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

You’ve heard of a gym rat, but what about a gym deer? Well, one Tennessee gym recently had to deal with just that, and let’s just say the animal was not a welcome member.  Competitive […]

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Thursday 12/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many US States names end with the letter N?

There are four states that end with the letter N: Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?

Salt Lake City is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West" due to its historical and modern-day position as a major transportation hub. This nickname reflects its role at the intersection of major highways like Interstate 15 and Interstate 80, and its historical significance as the endpoint of the Transcontinental Railroad. 

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Which land mammal is the manatee most closely related to?

The land mammal most closely related to the manatee is the elephant. Despite their very different appearances and habitats, manatees and elephants share a common ancestor and have several physical and genetic similarities, such as thick skin, nails on their flippers (like elephant toes), and a prehensile upper lip in manatees that functions similarly to an elephant's trunk. 

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Chicago is located on the shore of what lake?

Chicago is on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is one of the five Great Lakes, and the city's shoreline stretches for miles along its southwestern edge.  

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What is the name of the distance around the outside of a circle?

The distance around a circle is called the circumference. It is the circle's equivalent to the perimeter of a square or rectangle.  
  • Circumference: is the total length of the boundary around the circle

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