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NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

November 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that’s making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system. Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas is only the […]

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New museum in California offers immersive experience of the Shroud of Turin

November 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New museum in California offers immersive experience of the Shroud of Turin

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) — An interactive museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin, which some say was Jesus’ burial cloth, opens its doors to the public Wednesday at the Christ Cathedral campus in Southern […]

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As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

November 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves. Investigators in at least three states found […]

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Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger

November 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger

MILAN (AP) — Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: An acrobatic, wild dolphin. The feeling appears to be mutual — he so far refuses to leave — but proximity to humans has put […]

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Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

November 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy […]

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Friday 2/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, the organ responsible for filtering toxins and processing nutrients, and it can be caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or the immune system attacking the liver itself (autoimmune hepatitis). This inflammation damages liver cells, leading to symptoms like jaundice, pain, fatigue, and potentially severe scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure if chronic.  

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What famous ship was sunk on May 7, 1915?

The RMS Lusitania was a famous British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat (U-20) on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. The attack killed nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans, significantly swaying U.S. public opinion against Germany during World War I. 

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How many Smithsonian museums and galleries are in Washington, D.C.?

There are 17 Smithsonian museums, galleries, and the National Zoo located in the Washington, D.C. area, with nearly all offering free admission. These include major sites on the National Mall, such as the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

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Which singer began her rise to superstardom actually as a dancer on a sketch-comedy television program?

Jennifer Lopez began her rise to superstardom as a dancer, specifically known as a "Fly Girl" on the sketch-comedy television program In Living Color in the early 1990s. She was a regular on the show from 1991 to 1993 before launching a successful career as an actress, singer, and dancer. 

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What alloy is comprised of copper and zinc?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2⁄3 copper and 1⁄3 zinc.

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