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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

Beyond the Ticket: The Complex Reality of State Lottery Money and Public Education

#LotteryFunds #EducationFunding #StateBudget #PolicyAnalysis #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Lottery’s Hidden Code: Unpacking How “Education Funds” Really Work in Your State

Uncover the complex truth about state lottery funds: how they're allocated, their real impact on education budgets, and their role in state finance.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

From Goober Peas to State Snack: The Complex History of Boiled Peanuts

#boiledpeanuts #SouthernFood #CulinaryHistory #WestAfricanRoots #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Unearthing the Surprising West African Roots of the South’s Beloved Boiled Peanut

Discover the surprising West African origins and complex cultural journey of boiled peanuts, a Southern staple with a rich history of adaptation.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

From Penny Candy to TikTok Trend: Unraveling the Curious Case of Circus Peanuts

#CircusPeanuts #CandyHistory #BananaFlavor #Nostalgia #PopCulture #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Circus Peanuts: The Bizarre Marshmallow Candy That Continues to Divide Generations

Unpack the bizarre history of Circus Peanuts, the marshmallow candy with a mysterious banana flavor that inspired Lucky Charms and divides palates.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

From Penny Candy to TikTok Trend: Unraveling the Curious Case of Circus Peanuts

#CircusPeanuts #CandyHistory #BananaFlavor #Nostalgia #PopCulture #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Circus Peanuts: The Bizarre Marshmallow Candy That Continues to Divide Generations

Unpack the bizarre history of Circus Peanuts, the marshmallow candy with a mysterious banana flavor that inspired Lucky Charms and divides palates.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

Beyond Chance: How Cognitive Biases Shape Lottery Choices and Fuel a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

#GamblersFallacy #CognitiveBias #LotteryPsychology #HumanBehavior #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Gambler’s Fallacy: Unpacking the Brain Glitch That Fuels “Overdue” Lottery Number Picks

Explore the Gambler's Fallacy, a cognitive bias influencing lottery choices, from its historical roots to its societal and commercial impacts.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

From Ancient Andes to American Fields: The Complex History of the Peanut and its Ties to Forced Migration

#PeanutHistory #AmericanFoodways #SlaveryHistory #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Peanut’s Transatlantic Odyssey: Unearthing its Journey from South America to American Staple, Forged by Slavery

Uncover the complex history of the peanut, from its South American origins to its role in the transatlantic slave trade and its rise as an American staple.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

Beyond the Myth: The Many Minds Behind America's Beloved Peanut Butter

#PeanutButterHistory #FoodFacts #AmericanCuisine #CulinaryEvolution #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Surprising Truth: Unraveling Peanut Butter’s Complex History

Uncover the true, complex history of peanut butter, challenging popular myths and revealing the scientific innovations and cultural shifts that shaped this American staple.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Peanut Paradox: How Past Medical Advice Fueled an Allergy Epidemic and What Science Uncovered Next

#PeanutAllergy #FoodAllergy #ScienceNews #HealthGuidelines #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Peanut Allergy Prevention: Unpacking the Immunological Shift Behind a Growing Public Health Challenge

Explore the peanut allergy paradox: how past medical advice inadvertently fueled an epidemic, and the scientific breakthroughs now preventing and treating it.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ancient Threat, Modern Vigilance: Human Plague Case Confirmed in South Lake Tahoe

#Plague #LakeTahoe #PublicHealth #Wildlife #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Plague’s Resurgence: Lake Tahoe Resident Contracts Rare Infection, Prompting Health Warnings

A South Lake Tahoe resident contracted plague, highlighting the disease's rare but persistent presence in Western U.S. ecosystems and public health vigilance.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

From Super Bowl Stunt to Corporate Shift: The Unseen Mechanics Behind Mr. Peanut's Longevity

#MrPeanut #Planters #BrandEvolution #MarketingStrategy #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Mr. Peanut’s Strategic Reinvention: A Century of Adapting a Classic Brand

Uncover the strategic reinventions that kept Mr. Peanut relevant for over a century, from his 1916 origin to his dramatic Super Bowl "death" and "rebirth."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Unseen Threat: How Aflatoxin Shapes International Food Standards and Your Plate

#Aflatoxin #FoodSafety #PeanutContamination #FoodRegulations #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Aflatoxin’s Hidden Code: Navigating Global Food Safety and Trade Challenges

Uncover the unseen world of aflatoxins, potent carcinogens impacting global food safety, trade, and regulatory standards, from US farms to EU tables.

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

Unpacking the Evolving Power and Complex Challenges of DNA Evidence
#DNAForensics #ScienceOfJustice #GeneticPrivacy #FactRage #FactRageNews

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DNA Fingerprinting’s Evolution: From Lab Bench to Legal Battleground

"Explore the complex evolution of DNA fingerprinting, from its foundational discovery to modern forensic applications, ethical dilemmas, and future challenges."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

Precision in Paint: How Electrostatic Technology Revolutionized Industrial Coatings
#ElectrostaticPainting #AutomotiveTech #IndustrialInnovation #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Hidden Charge: Unpacking the Electrifying Science Behind Flawless Industrial Finishes

"Explore electrostatic painting, the technology behind automotive's flawless finishes, leveraging static electricity for efficiency and environmental benefits."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

Deconstructing the Divine Proportion: Why the Parthenon Wasn't Built with a Universal Beauty Law
#GoldenRatioMyth #ParthenonFacts #ScienceVsMyth #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Golden Ratio Myth: Unraveling the Parthenon’s True Proportions

"Explore why the persistent myth of the golden ratio in the Parthenon's design is debunked by historical and mathematical evidence."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

The 'Divine' Deception: Why Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio Aren't the Secret to All Art and Music
GoldenRatio #Fibonacci #ArtMyths #ScienceFacts #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Unraveling Golden Ratio Myths: The Truth Behind Art and Music’s ‘Divine’ Secrets

"Deconstructs the widespread belief that Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio were intentionally used by artists like Da Vinci and composers like Bartók."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Fibonacci Enigma: Is This Market 'Secret' a Blueprint for Profit or Collective Belief?
#FibonacciRetracement #TechnicalAnalysis #FinancialMarkets #TradingStrategy #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Fibonacci Retracement: Unpacking Its Predictive Power in Financial Markets

"Deconstruct the controversial use of Fibonacci retracement in financial technical analysis, exploring its predictive power and the self-fulfilling prophecy argument."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

Unpacking LCDs: The Ingenious Physics Behind Ubiquitous Displays
#LCD #DisplayTech #Science #Innovation #FactRage #FactRageNews

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The Unseen Code: How Liquid Crystals Bend Light to Create the Screens All Around Us

"Explore the ingenious physics of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), from their unique material properties to modern advancements like Mini-LED and Quantum Dots."

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FactRage @factrage.bsky.social · Aug 27

The CPU's Clever Illusion: Decoding How Your Computer Juggles Tasks with Cores and Hyper-Threading
#CPUMultitasking #TechExplained #FactRage #FactRageNews

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