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Can the rise of the ‘recession Aperol spritz’ predict the economy?

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Can the rise of the ‘recession Aperol spritz’ predict the economy?

We can’t predict what’s going to happen with the economy, but the latest drink trend sees people enjoying alcohol more financially responsibly. Business Insider reports on the rise of the Spaghett, which the publication refers to as […]

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Woman makes bra-zen attempt at smuggling turtles through the airport

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Woman makes bra-zen attempt at smuggling turtles through the airport

The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, would like to remind travelers to “stop hiding animals in weird places on your body and then trying to sneak them through airport security.” Back in March, the TSA […]

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A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

August 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An osprey caught a fish but got tired in the heat and dropped it onto power lines, sparking a brush fire in western Canada — at least that’s what firefighters […]

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Freeze, Cheese! Costumed Chuck E. arrested for fraud

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Freeze, Cheese! Costumed Chuck E. arrested for fraud

Did you know the “E” in Chuck E. Cheese stands for entertainment? Well, it certainly doesn’t stand for “engaging in criminal activity.” Nevertheless, that’s what a Florida man who worked at a Tallahassee Chuck E. […]

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Cone or shell? Missing tortoise found at local ice cream parlor

August 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cone or shell? Missing tortoise found at local ice cream parlor

Tortoises may not have teeth, but this one may have a sweet tooth. The BBC reports that a tortoise that was missing from an English village was found 16 days after it escaped its pen. The reptile […]

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The Dude from "The Big Lebowski" liked to drink what?

The Dude from The Big Lebowski famously loved drinking White Russians, a creamy cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa), and cream or milk, though he also occasionally had beer like Miller Golden Drafts. 

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On what day of the week did 2025 begin?

2025 (MMXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2025th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 25th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 6th year of the 2020s decade.

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What is the place where projectors are used to show the night sky?

The place where projectors are used to show the night sky is called a planetarium, a special theater with a domed ceiling that acts as a screen to project realistic images of stars, planets, and galaxies for education and entertainment. These venues use various technologies, from traditional star balls to digital full-dome projection systems, to simulate the cosmos and teach about astronomy

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What city is the capital of Nevada?

Carson City is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the 6th most populous city in the state.

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Who does Eddie Murphy trade places with in the 1983 movie "Trading Places"?

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