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Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

February 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home. People who […]

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Telescopes spy a monster radio jet streaming from a bright and early object in the universe

February 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Telescopes spy a monster radio jet streaming from a bright and early object in the universe

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe. At double the width of […]

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A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord. On Wednesday, […]

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AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano

LONDON (AP) — Scientists hope a mix of artificial intelligence and human expertise will help decipher ancient scrolls carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago. Hundreds of papyrus scrolls were found in the 1750s […]

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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

February 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. “We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of sea […]

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Thursday 6/25

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In motor racing, what does a yellow flag mean?

A yellow flag in racing universally signals a hazard or danger on the track, such as a crash, spun-out car, or debris. It commands drivers to immediately slow down, maintain position, and strictly refrain from overtaking other cars until the track is deemed clear and a green flag is displayed.

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What is the sixth sign of the Zodiac?

The sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo, spanning from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, this Earth sign is celebrated for being analytical, practical, and highly detail-oriented.

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Who was the only president of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, serving from February 1861 until the Confederacy's collapse in May 1865.
A former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was chosen to lead the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

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How old is Annie, according to the musical's script?

According to the musical's script, Annie is 11 years old. 
Her age is specifically mentioned early in the show—during a 3 a.m. scene in the orphanage when she comforts the younger orphans and reads the note her parents left behind

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What U.S. state is proud to call itself "the Beaver State"?

Oregon is proudly known as "the Beaver State." 
The nickname honors the industrious animal that played a significant role in the region's early history and the lucrative fur trade. It has been closely tied to the state's identity for over a century, which is also reflected on the reverse side of the Oregon State Flag and by the mascot of Oregon State University.

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