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Turkey, chicken, shrimp, and lobster are some of the foods believed to bring bad luck, according to this list of 12 unlucky foods to avoid on New Year’s. (See List)  

Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance as a grizzled version of Buddy the Elf during Sunday’s Los Angeles Kings hockey game, complete with the iconic costume, a cigarette, and a drink in hand. (See Buddy)  

A must-see sky-watching guide for 2025 highlights upcoming celestial events, including meteor showers, a solar eclipse, and a supermoon, many of which can be enjoyed with the naked eye. (See List)  

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Ladies and gentlemen, here are the most popular Flyover stories for 2024, ranked by your clicks. Enjoy!

This list of the most reliable car brands—Lexus, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, and MINI—is based on a study analyzing three years of data from car owners. (See List)  

A late-summer deluge in Morocco flooded parts of the Sahara Desert, creating lagoons among palm trees and sand dunes. (See Lagoons)  

A cinematographer captured footage of Emperor penguin chicks leaping 50 feet off an Antarctic cliff, showcasing a never-before-seen behavior.  (See Chicks)  

Here are the best fast-food restaurants in every state, offering a bucket list of must-try meals across the country, according to Love Food. (See List)  

A psychologist developed a three-word phrase to help win arguments by demonstrating empathy and respecting both sides. (See Phrase)  

This ranking of state tax burdens, with New York at the highest and Alaska at the lowest, is based on a study of property, income, and sales taxes across the U.S. (See Rankings)  

Three Hilton Head white-tailed deer were filmed leaping off a bridge into the water, seemingly without reason. (See Deer)  

➤ Scientists have been live streaming a Prairie Rattlesnake den in Colorado to study and observe the snakes' behaviors. (See Snakes

➤ People from other countries have identified 14 obvious traits that make Americans easily recognizable abroad. (See List)  

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Did you make a resolution?

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Yesterday's Results:

Will you stay up until midnight?

  1. Yes: 26%
  2. No: 40%
  3. Haven't in years: 34%

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—  Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne on becoming the first woman to run a marathon every single day of the year. 

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U.S. Treasury Hacked, Trump Backs Johnson, Tour an Underground Bunker

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Treasury Department officials confirmed that a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited third-party software to gain access to department computers, describing this as a "major incident.

When Faith Is Forbidden - Free with any gift

Monday, December 30, 2024

Today, we're sharing an important end-of-year opportunity from our partner charity, The Voice of the Martyrs, whose work supports persecuted Christians worldwide. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

Jimmy Carter's Passing, Top Champagnes, and Flying Ferries

Monday, December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, died yesterday in Plains, Georgia, as the oldest former president in US history. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

TikTok Controversy, Mega Millions, and 16th Century Cannons in Arizona

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers Wednesday that he wouldn't recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 election after it was reported that an upside-down flag was flown at his

Homelessness Rises, Severe Weather Hits, and New Jersey Sinks

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Federal officials reported an 18% increase in homelessness on Friday, citing affordable housing shortages, inflation, stagnant wages, and natural disasters as contributing factors. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

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