Deep Dive
Why did a politician in New Jersey fake his Spotify Wrapped list?
To boost his New Jersey credentials by appearing to listen to more Bruce Springsteen songs than he actually did.
What unusual gift trend has become popular for Christmas this year?
Giving unclaimed mail as presents, where recipients receive random, unopened packages that were abandoned by their original owners.
Why was Frosty the Snowman deemed the most dangerous Christmas song?
Because its high tempo of 172 beats per minute can be distracting to drivers, making it a potential hazard on the road.
What role did Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson play in a college production of Little Shop of Horrors?
She played Seymour, the lead role in the production.
What did Justice Jackson say about her experience performing with Matt Damon in a drama class?
She mentioned that they were paired for a scene in a class, and the professor praised her performance while giving Matt Damon feedback.
What was the unusual tradition at the Supreme Court that Justice Jackson had to take care of as the junior justice?
She was responsible for managing the meals in the cafeteria for the other justices, including introducing online ordering.
What did a recent poll reveal about how parents are saving time and money for dinner?
One-third of parents regularly eat their kids' leftover school lunches for dinner to save time and money.
What innovative AI product has been introduced by a British phone company to combat phone scams?
An AI grandma named Daisy, designed to frustrate scammers by keeping them on the line with confusing chit-chat.
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