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What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows. They have been particularly lethal in parts of California where landscape, climate, weather and geology can combine to […]

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Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months, so it’s not […]

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Kilauea is spewing lava again. It is the Hawaii volcano’s latest activity in an on-and-off eruption

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kilauea is spewing lava again. It is the Hawaii volcano’s latest activity in an on-and-off eruption

HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two […]

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US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A recording released by the federal government appears to include audio of the implosion of the experimental submersible that went missing on its way to the wreck of the Titanic. A […]

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Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. […]

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What fish became popular at fish stores after the release of "Finding Nemo"?

The clownfish became extremely popular at fish stores after the release of "Finding Nemo" in 2003.

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You can find Grand Teton National Park in which U.S. state?

The Grand Tetons are in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

  • Region: Northwestern Wyoming, just south of Yellowstone National Park.
  • Valley: The mountain range towers over the valley known as Jackson Hole.
  • County: Located in Teton County, Wyoming.

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Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is derived from what source?

Saffron comes from the three tiny red stigmas inside the purple flower of the Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus.

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Male honey bees, called drones, fertilize the queen bee during special outdoor trips known as mating flights.

Male honey bees, called drones, fertilize the queen bee during special outdoor trips known as mating flights.

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What year did Labor Day became an official U.S. federal holiday in America?

Labor Day became an official U.S. federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed the legislation into law.

  • First Celebration: The first unofficial Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. 
  • State Recognition: Oregon was the first state to pass an official law recognizing the holiday on February 21, 1887, with about 30 states celebrating it by 1894. 
  • The Law: Congress rushed to pass the legislation in the summer of 1894 following intense labor unrest and the violent Pullman Strike. You can read more about the timeline on the U.S. Department of Labor History Page.

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