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What’s an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

December 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What’s an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come from? Atmospheric rivers generally […]

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Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’

December 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —“oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine […]

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You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

December 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their […]

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Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

December 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Severely injured in a […]

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Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments

December 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep. Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” […]

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In the 1991 movie "Thelma and Louise" who plays the part of Thelma?

In the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, the part of Thelma Dickinson is played by Geena Davis, while Susan Sarandon plays the role of Louise Sawyer. Davis portrayed the character's journey from a timid housewife to an empowered woman, a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. 

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The Titanic sank while on its way to what city?

The Titanic sank while on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, in the early hours of April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. 

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Which Disney film included the songs "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"?

The Disney film that includes the iconic songs "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is the classic 1964 musical Mary Poppins, featuring music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers. 

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What plant makes up most of the koala's diet?

The plant that makes up most of a koala's diet is the eucalyptus leaf, also known as gum leaves, which provide both food and habitat, though they are selective, eating from only a few dozen of the hundreds of eucalyptus species and needing specialized digestion to handle the toxins. 

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Who was the Greek god of fire?

The Greek god of fire, metalworking, and the forge was Hephaestus (or Hephaistos), the master craftsman of the Olympians, known for creating divine armor, weapons, and inventions, often associated with volcanoes and fire. He was the son of Hera, sometimes with Zeus, and was famously cast from Olympus for being lame, but later returned due to his unparalleled skills, using hammers, anvils, and tongs as his symbols. 

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