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Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help

July 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced it is launching a new program that will allow Americans to share personal health data and medical records across health systems and apps run by private tech companies, promising that […]

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Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track miniscule changes to Earth’s land and ice

July 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track miniscule changes to Earth’s land and ice

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and India paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite on Wednesday capable of tracking even the slightest shifts in land and ice. The $1.3 billion mission will help forecasters and first […]

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Some facts about the strongest earthquakes ever recorded

July 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Some facts about the strongest earthquakes ever recorded

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami waves to wash ashore in Japan and Alaska and calls for people around the Pacific to be on alert or move to […]

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A Free Market Fix for Health Care: Pass the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

July 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A Free Market Fix for Health Care: Pass the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

For decades, the political and media class has told Americans that the only way to fix health care is with more government—more mandates, more regulations, and more spending.   What has that approach delivered? Skyrocketing costs and unaccountable […]

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Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?

July 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?

ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — First the scientists dress dead swine in clothes, then they dispose of the carcasses. Some they wrap in packing tape, others they chop up. They stuff the animals into plastic bags […]

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What is the soft, triangular, fleshy part of the inside of a horse's hoof called?

The soft, triangular, fleshy part on the underside of a horse's hoof is called the frog, a crucial V-shaped structure that acts as a shock absorber, provides traction, and helps pump blood through the leg, preventing fluid from pooling

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Cincinnati chili is served over what?

Cincinnati chili is famously served over spaghetti, creating a "two-way," or as a topping for hot dogs ("coneys"), often with shredded cheddar cheese, onions, and beans in various combinations known as "ways" (3-way, 4-way, 5-way). It's a distinct, sauce-like meat topping with a unique blend of spices, unlike traditional chili. 

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What does "UL" in a circle mean, when found on electrical equipment?

The "UL" in a circle on electrical equipment signifies that the product has been tested and certified by UL Solutions (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science company, meaning it meets rigorous safety, quality, and performance standards for North America, reducing risks for consumers and ensuring compliance with regulations. This iconic mark indicates the product, from small appliances to large systems, has passed independent, third-party evaluations for potential hazards like electrical shock or fire. 

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Who was the first player in NBA history to play in over 1,000 consecutive games?

The first and only player in NBA history to play over 1,000 consecutive games was A.C. Green, known as the "Iron Man," who holds the all-time record with 1,192 straight games from 1986 to 2001, making him the only player to surpass the 1,000-game milestone. 

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Who is Snoopy's arch enemy?

Snoopy's arch-enemy, primarily in his fantasy as the World War I Flying Ace, is the infamous Red Baron, a German fighter pilot based on the real-life Manfred von Richthofen, who Snoopy constantly battles in his imaginary dogfights from his doghouse. Another recurring antagonist in his daydreams, though less central, is the Cat Next Door. 

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