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Tuesday, June 10, 201406/10/2014

This substance was invented by the Bayer Company in the late 1800’s, thought to be a cure for morphine addiction. What is it?

In Breakfast for your Brain

The scientists who invented it and used it said it made them feel heroic….

Friday, June 6, 201406/06/2014

Vote For Ithaca!

Outdoor Magazine is conducting a bracket to find out the best place to live. Ithaca is 1 of 4 towns left in the running!

Tuesday, June 3, 201406/03/2014

This is the hottest planet in our solar system. Which planet?

In Breakfast for your Brain

Often associated with love.

Friday, May 30, 201405/30/2014

This is the most dangerous sport in America. Which sport?

In Breakfast for your Brain

It can be played indoors or outdoors.

Tuesday, May 27, 201405/27/2014

This actor has recorded the most on-screen kills in history (369 to be exact). Who?

In Breakfast for your Brain

His deadliest movie is “Commando”, where he kills 74 people.

Thursday, May 22, 201405/22/2014

2 members of this 90’s Grunge band started out as a CCR cover band. Which band?

In Breakfast for your Brain

One of the members comitted suicide, and the 20th anniversary of his death was this year.

Tuesday, May 20, 201405/20/2014

Did Led Zeppelin Steal Stairway to Heaven?

A band is suing Led Zeppelin over “Stairway to Heaven”! Click to listen, and you be the judge!

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A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

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The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

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Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.

1 week ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.