Names matter. That’s the message from the Department of the Interior as it works to replace the names of public lands that are outdated at best and outright offensive at worst. In November 2021, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland—the first Native American person to serve as a cabinet secretary in U.S. history—established a task …
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DJ Khaled Latest Dunk Attempted Resulted In Him Being Assed Out, For Lack Of A Better Term
Getty Image DJ Khaled has always been known for baring his soul when it comes to chatting about his music, but this time he seemed to share a little more than fans were expecting to see — his butt. Over the weekend, the DJ/producer posted a clip on his Instagram Story where he could be …
What Does XL Week Entail on 'Wheel of Fortune'? The Term Indicates Extra Fun for Winners
‘Wheel of Fortune’ is celebrating its historic 40th season with more surprises and prizes than ever. So what does XL mean on ‘Wheel of Fortune’? Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-xl-mean-on-wheel-of-fortune
TikTokers Record Their Stunned Reactions to NSFW Slang Term "Colorado Campfire"
Defined on ‘Urban Dictionary,’ “Colorado campfire” is slang for a sexual act that involves marshmallows. See how TikTokers reacted to its definition. Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/what-is-a-colorado-campfire-tiktok
Why Do We Call Internet Liars “Catfish”? The Term Actually Dates Back to the '90s
Where did the term “catfish” come from? We use it all the time now, but why are internet liars actually called “catfish”? Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/where-did-the-term-catfish-come-from
What Does Punching Mean in the U.K.? The Term Is Used on ‘Love Island’
For viewers who aren’t as familiar with what “punching” means, the word has is in reference to the boxing term “punching above your weight.” In boxing, when a person tries to fight someone above their weight class, it often is a losing battle. In the relationship/Love Island U.K. universes, when someone is “punching” in their …
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Trump’s Habit Of Hoarding Documents In Cardboard Boxes Was Reportedly A Concern At The End Of His Term (And Now)
Getty Image As more details emerge from the FBI “raid” of Mar-a-Lago, which is already being downgraded to a “low-key” search, a new report claims that White House officials were growing increasingly concerned with Donald Trump‘s habit of carting around documents in cardboard boxes. Following his loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, …
Steve Bannon Says He’s Rounding Up ‘4,000 Shock Troops’ To ‘Deconstruct’ The Government During Trump’s Second Term
Getty Image On the heels of being found guilty on contempt of Congress charges, Steve Bannon is proudly boasting that he’s going to “deconstruct” the government by gathering up “4,000 shock troops” in preparation for Donald Trump‘s second term. Bannon made the bold claim on his podcast while reacting to Axios writer Jonathan Swan preemptively …
‘Not enrolled at Blinn College for a current or upcoming term’: Kyle Rittenhouse can’t get his college story straight
Kyle Rittenhouse’s story about his college plans keeps changing. First, he claimed to be enrolled in Arizona State University. Then he planned to attend Texas A&M University. Now he says he’s going to Blinn College. But the school told one outlet that he hasn’t enrolled in classes yet. Last November, a jury acquitted Rittenhouse of …
What Does Baghdad Mean on ‘Chicago Med’? The Term, Explained
“I’m a veteran, but I’m not even offended for the reasons you may think. It just seems to be dehumanizing to the real people who live there,” the Redditor wrote. “It’s not all enemy combatants, there are decent people in Baghdad, Iraq and to nickname your trauma room after a real-life war zone, regardless of …
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Intermittent Fasting Works, Helps at Least in the Short Term
Dec. 23, 2021 — Intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss and other health benefits, at least in the short-term, new research suggests. Combined results from a total of 130 clinical trials show that intermittent fasting could help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, “bad” cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, and blood pressure, among …
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Senate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel to new term at FCC
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel was confirmed for another term on Tuesday following a 68-31 vote in the Senate. In a statement on Twitter, Rosenworcel thanked President Joe Biden and the Senate for cementing her role at the agency. “It’s the honor of my lifetime to lead the @FCC and serve as the …
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