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Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

October 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

With federal SNAP food assistance set to run dry this weekend amid the protracted U.S. government shutdown, Louisiana, New Mexico and Vermont became the latest states Wednesday announcing help for low-income households that rely on the funds to […]

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Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

October 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way. These dinosaur remains are different from the wrapped mummies of Egypt or natural human mummies that […]

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In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers

October 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers

In the summers, the sky is jet black when Raul Cruz arrives at this Imperial Valley sugarcane field to start his day. He chops, cleans and bundles the crop, taking heed as the sun rises. […]

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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

October 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world. Peanut allergies began […]

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With confidence and support from each other, more women are redefining baldness as beautiful

October 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on With confidence and support from each other, more women are redefining baldness as beautiful

NEW YORK (AP) — “Being bald is sexy. It’s an attitude. It’s a luxury. It’s a lifestyle.” That’s how Brennan Nevada Johnson, who shaved her head voluntarily 14 years ago, opens the video podcast she launched last […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How fast can bees fly?

A honey bee typically flies at an average speed of 15 miles per hour (24 km/h), and can reach a maximum burst speed of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h)

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What Bruce Willis action movie takes place on Christmas eve?

The Bruce Willis action movie that takes place on Christmas Eve is Die Hard. 
    • Plot: New York City police detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) travels to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, at her office holiday party in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper.
  • The Conflict: A group of heavily armed terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) seizes the building and takes the partygoers hostage, leaving McClane to fight back alone.

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Graham Kerr became famous under what nickname?

Graham Kerr became famous under the nickname "The Galloping Gourmet". 
    • Origin of the name: The persona grew out of a 1967 book called The Galloping Gourmets, which he co-authored with wine expert Len Evans after a fast-paced, 35-day worldwide trip to visit top restaurants. 
  • Signature style: He became known for leaping over a dining chair at the start of his show, cooking with generous amounts of butter and wine, and charming viewers with his humor and British accent.

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What type of snake is a Sidewinder?

A sidewinder is a venomous rattlesnake belonging to the pit viper family (Viperidae) and the genus Crotalus (specifically Crotalus cerastes).

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Who flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls?

James Henry Trotter (along with his insect friends) flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls in Roald Dahl's classic children's book, James and the Giant Peach.

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