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USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

December 6, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide […]

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Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

December 6, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

LONDON (AP) — An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking […]

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Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service

December 6, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales took another step Friday in her return to public life following cancer treatment, in hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. Dressed in a festive red coat […]

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Thursday 12/11

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In "The Arabian Nights", the tale of Aladdin and his lamp is actually set in what non-Arabian country?

In "The Arabian Nights," the tale of Aladdin is set in China, though it's a fantastical, Middle Eastern-flavored version of China, as the story was added to the collection by a French translator who heard it from a Syrian storyteller. The original tale features a Chinese boy and an Arabian sorcerer, blending Eastern and Middle Eastern elements, making it feel familiar to Western audiences despite its Far Eastern setting. 

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Which is the third largest US state in surface area?

The third largest U.S. state by total surface area is California, following Alaska (largest) and Texas (second largest), with approximately 163,695 square miles, encompassing diverse landscapes from coastlines to deserts and mountains. 

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What nationality was author Jules Verne?

Author Jules Verne was French; he was born in Nantes, France, and became a famous French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as a pioneer of the science fiction genre. 

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What is a group of turkeys called?

A group of turkeys is most commonly called a flock, but they also have more unique names like a rafter, gaggle, gang, or posse, with "rafter" possibly coming from them roosting in barn rafters and "gaggle" from their sounds. A group of young turkeys is a brood, and male turkeys can be a posse, gang, or even a gobble.  

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How many hairs does the average human lose each day?

It's normal to lose 50 to 150 hairs per day, as shedding is part of the natural hair growth cycle, with new hair growing in as old hair falls out. This amount varies by individual, but consistent loss over 100-150 strands, clumps of hair, or bald spots could signal an underlying issue, warranting a doctor's visit.  

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