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Do you think our energy grid is overly strained?

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As data centers, increased demand, and other factors strain our grid, prices are rising for people around the country — with many not seeing a clear path to relief.

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Which state hosts a python-hunting Super Bowl each year?

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Each year, Florida launches a 10-day event with cash prizes for hunters who catch the most pythons, part of its ongoing efforts to control the invasive species.

  • Correct answer: 🍊 Florida

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Would you buy a disaster-proof Lifepod?

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A Lifepod is one of those things most people would never expect to need until they do. Lifepods could be especially crucial in areas susceptible to earthquakes, tsunamis, or flash flooding.

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A town within what state recently became the first to ban AI data centers?

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Red Bank, a New Jersey township, has recently become the first in its state to ban AI data centers within city limits. The town has also called for a statewide ban, representing a larger trend in communities nationwide.

  • Correct answer: 🛣️ New Jersey

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Scientists have discovered a new species of what creature, nicknamed the ‘sea wasp?’

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The new species is a type of box jellyfish, known for its painful and sometimes deadly stings. The discovery is helping scientists better understand marine life in Southeast Asia — and keep beachgoers safe from stings.

  • Correct answer:🪼 Jellyfish

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Which is usually the rainiest season where you live?

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In many parts of the U.S., the spring and summer are the rainiest times of the year, but in other areas, the rainy days are pretty evenly spread out — or even occur more frequently during winter.

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Do you think we’re currently able to predict severe storms far enough in advance?

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Severe weather is increasing in many parts of the world, largely due to warming temperatures. But new technology out of Mexico may help keep pace by predicting these storms far in advance.

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Do you think schools should regulate how students use AI?

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AI could hinder learning by providing answers — and not always the correct ones — without a student actually learning how to reach correct answers. Unregulated, it offers a wealth of opportunities for plagiarism, again getting in the way of learning and the formation of original thoughts.

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Scientists recently discovered new species of marine life after placing underwater hotels near what U.S. territory?

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The so-called “underwater hotels” were placed in 2018 and recently retrieved, showing that these coral reef monitoring devices had found several marine species never discovered before.

  • Correct answer: Guam

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What’s the biggest factor preventing you from getting a backup battery system?

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Backup batteries come with major upsides — including resilience during storms and outages as well as potential energy savings — but they also come with costs and therefore a big decision for homeowners considering buying them outright.

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