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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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At the end of "The Da Vinci Code", the Holy Grail is revealed to be buried at what popular spot?

At the end of The Da Vinci Code, the Holy Grail (revealed as Mary Magdalene) is ultimately discovered to be buried beneath the Inverted Pyramid in the Louvre Museum, in Paris, though this discovery is a culmination of clues pointing back to the legendary tomb at Rosslyn Chapel, near Edinburgh, Scotland, which holds a secret vault referencing the Grail's true location. 

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Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of federal land?

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Which U.S. best-selling wine is often referred to as "over-oaked" and "not food-friendly"?

The U.S. best-selling wine often labeled "over-oaked" and "not food-friendly" is typically California Chardonnay, particularly the heavily oaked, buttery styles that became popular but then saw a backlash from wine drinkers seeking fresher, less rich whites like Sauvignon Blanc, leading to the "ABC" (Anything But Chardonnay) trend. 

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What company introduced the first canned ham in the US in 1926?

Hormel Foods (then Geo. A. Hormel & Co.) introduced the first canned ham in the U.S. in 1926, called the "Hormel Flavor-Sealed Ham," a revolutionary product that extended the shelf life of ham and made it a staple food item for Americans, paving the way for other canned meats like SPAM later on. 

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What food item does the painting technique "Tempera" commonly uses as a binder?

The food item commonly used as a binder in traditional tempera painting is egg yolk, which mixes with powdered pigments to create a fast-drying, permanent paint, hence its name "egg tempera". Other variations might use egg whites or even milk protein (casein) as binders, but egg yolk is the classic choice, known for producing luminous colors. 

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