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 The Conversation: U.S. weekly news quiz
From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic experts and edited by a team of journalists.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Land of 10,000 outdoor hobbies
Winters can be frigid in Minnesota, but Karl Erickson, the woodworking program manager at Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) can find ways to make the cold weather both fun and a learning …
FOSTER THE FAMILY
What do you do when a foster child you have raised for several years is suddenly going home to her birth parents? How do you react the first time the school principal calls you in to discuss a …
Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally
It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …
Overwhelmed? Call crisis nursery for parenting help
A woman came into the Greater Minneapolis Nursery (GMCN) looking for shelter for her children. Her boyfriend had been prostituting her and had taken all of her money. She was terrified for herself …
Teaming up for good
It was sunny and 70 degrees for the 17th Annual Linden Hills Woofstock, and the pooches were not to be disappointed. Nor were the fans of The Disappointments, the latest teenage rock group coming …
Interesting facts

20 of the biggest insects in the world

Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.

20 of the strangest natural phenomena in America

From features in national parks to regional quirks, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the strangest natural phenomena in the U.S.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Arson fires at Stevens House
The Minneapolis Park and RecreaCon Board Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent arson fires at the Stevens House, located at 4901 South Minnehaha Park …
Healing our house divided
This fall, The Westminster Town Hall Forum presents “Healing Our House Divided”  a four-part series in which intellectually diverse thinkers will argue that community can surmount …
MFD commemorates 30th anniversary of first all-women fire crew
Current and former fire department staff, city officials, friends and family joined together at Minneapolis Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave.) on Sept. 23, 2022, to honor the four members of the …
WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET
Before Lake Street was a popular hub of Minneapolis, it was a rural area where farming was prevalent. There were rarely any streetcars or buses that rode up and down the street, but rather, horses …
Repairs coming to historic park buildings
The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis …
From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year's must-have shopping fad since 1973
CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years.
Who actually invented the lightbulb—and the illuminating history of modern lighting
LED Lighting Supply looked at the history of electric lighting, from early incandescent lightbulbs to LED technology.
The deadliest accidental explosions ever recorded
Stacker compiled information from historical archives, accident reports, and country records to find some of the most deadly nonnuclear accidental explosions recorded in history.
Parachuting to Mars: Safe Exploration of the Red Planet
(BPT) - Two years ago, NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars, an aerospace feat helping prepare the mystery planet for potential human exploration. While many companies are proud to have …
70 photos from the '70s that show how the world was changing
Stacker compiled a collection of 70 images that show how the '70s changed the world. See photos of the decade's defining moments from politics to pop culture.

Colleges with the most Olympians since Tokyo 2020

Best Universities compiled data from Team USA to identify the schools with the highest concentration of college athletes turned Olympians.

Odds of 50 random events happening to you

Stacker reveals the true odds of rare instances, such as bowling a perfect game or living to be 100.

23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

Stacker compiled a list of 23 astronomical events to observe in 2023 using a variety of news and scientific sources.  
Things you should know

The largest lottery jackpots in US history

Stacker compiled a list of the 15 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history from news reports and lottery press releases. 

US presidents who were elected for a second term, ranked

Stacker dug through the data of C-SPAN's most recent ranking of all U.S. presidents based on a 10-point scale devised by academics to rank those chief executives who served more than one term in office.

People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

We found that people tend to think they should speak about 45% of the time to be likable in a one-on-one conversation with someone new. However, it appears speaking up a bit more is actually a better strategy. Quinn Hirschi, University of Chicago The …

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?

It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover up with blankets and eventually just give up and go indoors. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of people who don’t seem bothered by mosquitoes in the slightest.

More fun facts
Gun control legislation that passed and failed over the last 20 years
Stacker compiled 23 pieces of gun control legislation that either passed or failed over the last 20 years, using information from government reports and political news sources.
25 terms you should know to understand the gun control debate
Gun control is one of the most heated political topics in the United States. Stacker has compiled a list of 25 terms to help you understand the news, debate, and public conversation.
Here's how legislation in every state affects trans youth
Stacker took a look at data from the Movement Advancement Project on sexual orientation and gender identity policies that affect transgender youth and ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C.  
5 changes to reproductive health care in the US since Roe's reversal
Stacker investigated how reproductive health care has changed in the U.S. since the reversal of Roe v. Wade using various news and government sources.  
How the US compares to other countries on policies that could mitigate homelessness
Foothold Technology cited data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to visualize how U.S. housing stock and policies compared to other countries.
7 common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years
Stacker investigated seven common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years using data from the ACLU.
States where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested
Stacker investigated where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested using data from the Department of Justice.
The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters
Twingate analyzed data from U.S. federal government agencies for this list of 10 common cybercrime characters encountered by consumers in scams.
People in these 20 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump
As some deep-pocketed GOP donors turn away from former President Trump and his latest race, Stacker takes a look at who contributed heavily to his last campaign, using data from Open Secrets.
10 groundbreaking inventions and the women who created them
Stacker scoured the internet to highlight 10 groundbreaking inventions and celebrate the women who created them.
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