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This Day in History, May 13
On May 13th, 1950, the first all-time Formula One Grand Prix took place. Read More
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Sam Altman's eye-scanning orbs have arrived, sparking curiosity and fear
Earlier this month, a mysterious store selling a vision of the future opened its doors in downtown San Francisco's Union Square district.
A cryptic message appeared on the storefront window: "World is the real human ...Read more
Local governments in Colorado demanding more accountability from oil and gas
When the Denver City Council rejected a $25 million contract with Suncor Energy last week, it was just the latest example in the past year of local governments in Colorado pushing back against the oil and gas industry.
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This Day in History, May 12
On May 12th, 1873, Oscar II of Sweden-Norway was crowned King of Sweden.
Trump administration cuts endanger many critical science programs in Alaska, researchers say
Scientific work that has long benefited Alaskans is in the crosshairs as President Donald Trump's administration moves to slash funding for climate and environmental studies, Alaska scientists say.
Entire research ...Read more
Today's Word "cabal"
cabal \kuh-BAHL; kuh-BAL\ (noun) - 1 : A secret, conspiratorial association of plotters or intriguers whose purpose is usually to bring about an overturn especially in public affairs. 2 : The schemes or plots of such an ...Read more
Petals Around the Rose
You roll five dice. The computer calculates the score. Your job is to find out what the computer based the score on.
If you roll 5, 4, 6, 3, and 5, the score is 10.
If you roll 1, 3, 3, 4, and 2, the score is 4.
If you roll 1, 6, 2, 6, and 4,the score is 0.
What is the method?
View full teaser and answerToday's Word "maunder"
maunder \MON-duhr\ (intransitive verb) - 1 : To talk incoherently; to speak in a rambling manner. 2 : To wander aimlessly or confusedly.
"But if it be given to a man 'to maunder away his mind in softness,' he cannot live ...Read more
Einstein's Riddle
Einstein's Riddle: Einstein wrote the following riddle. He said that 98% of the world could not solve it. But several NIEHS scientists were able to solve it, and they said its not all that hard if you pay attention and are very patient. Give it a try:
There are 5 houses in 5 different colors in a row. In each house lives a person with a different nationality. The 5 owners drink a certain type of beverage, smoke a certain brand of cigar, and ...
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Illinois weather enthusiasts alarmed at how federal cuts may endanger lives and diminish pursuit
CHICAGO — Melanie Snow and her husband talk about the weather like it’s gossip.
Every day, they read National Weather Service discussions — technical documents from the agency where meteorologists explain the ...Read more
These researchers are charged with defending the planet against asteroids
In December, astronomers identified that the asteroid YR4 had a small but not insignificant chance of striking Earth in 2032, a scenario that experts postulated could have more explosive potential than 500 Hiroshima ...Read more
Today's Word "contretemps"
contretemps \KAHN-truh-tahn\ (noun) - An inopportune or embarrassing situation or event; a hitch.
"For the moment, the author goes from contretemps to contretemps. I have nothing against contretemps. I adore the Inferno. ...Read more
Anagrams
Each sentence below contains a word that can be anagrammed to answer or describe the sentence.
Example: Craft that might tip in the ocean. Answer: Canoe (Anagram of ocean)
1. Bit of brush
2. Opposite of unite
3. Writings of a steno
4. They affix without paste
5. Having less reason for fears
6. Animal that may need a shoer
This Day in History, May 11
On May 11th, 1928, the first analogue TV service was begun in New York.
Michigan pauses program to lethally gas nuisance geese at Belle Isle, other sites
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has paused a pilot program that allowed for the collection and lethal gassing of nuisance Canada geese, according to a Friday letter from M. Scott Bowen, the ...Read more
Sharks spotted off Massachusetts coast: 'This is an enormous shark… Holy cow!'
BOSTON — The sharks are back!
The second largest shark species in the world is being spotted close to the Bay State coast, according to shark researchers.
Multiple basking sharks were seen off Plymouth Friday morning. ...Read more
With hurricane season ahead, Trump cuts leave Florida weather offices understaffed
MIAMI — With hurricane season only weeks away, federal budget cuts have left key Florida weather offices understaffed, and former employees worry that additional proposed reductions to staff and research could compromise...Read more
Today's Word "ululate"
ululate - \UL-yuh-layt; YOOL-\ (intransitive verb) - To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals.
"They began to ululate again, rolling their tongues so that their spittle flew as they emitted that ...Read more
Oxymorons
Can you figure out which well-known oxymorons these words translate to?
Ex) Initial facsimile = original copy
1) Latest ritual
2) Average huge
3) Juvenile grown-up
4) Factual deceptions
5) Unwell fitness
This Day in History, May 10
On May 10th, 1497, Amerigo Vespucci left for his voyage to the New World.
Mussel quarantine in place in California due to toxin risk. What you need to know
LOS ANGELES — California public health officials have announced a quarantine on mussels that aren't commercially harvested, cautioning that naturally occurring toxins make the species potentially poisonous to humans this...Read more
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