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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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Tuesday 3/03

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many red squares are there on a standard checker board?

A standard checkerboard has 32 red squares. It consists of 64 total small squares, which alternate between 32 red (or light) and 32 black (or dark) colors.

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Where did Susie fall asleep in the Everly Brothers song "Wake Up Little Susie"?

In the 1957 Everly Brothers hit "Wake Up Little Susie," Susie falls asleep at the movies (specifically a drive-in theater) while on a date with the narrator. They doze off during the film and do not wake up until 4:00 AM, long past her 10:00 PM curfew.

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According to one popular interpretation, what does "Pinocchio" mean in Italian?

According to a popular interpretation based on its Tuscan dialect roots, "Pinocchio" is believed to be derived from the Italian words pino ("pine") and occhio ("eye"). This interpretation suggests the name translates to "pine eye" or "pine head," a nod to the character being a wooden puppet.

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Which famous actor was offered the role of Neo in the film "The Matrix" but turned it down?

Will Smith was offered the role of Neo in "The Matrix" but turned it down, choosing to star in the 1999 film Wild Wild West instead. Smith has stated he was "not mature enough as an actor" at the time and believed he would have "messed it up," ultimately praising Keanu Reeves's portrayal.

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What do butterflies use their antennae for?

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