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Holly Near
Holly Near (born June 6, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and activist who began performing publicly at age eight and later studied theatre at UCLA. After early roles in TV shows like The Mod Squad and films like Slaughterhouse-Five, she became a prominent anti-war activist, joining th...
Metabolic equivalent of task
The metabolic equivalent of task (MET) is a standard unit that measures the energy cost of physical activities, with 1 MET defined as the energy burned while sitting quietly (3.5 mL of oxygen per kilogram per minute). It is widely used to grade everything from vigorous household chores to running, and a free online
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress who has earned a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, consistently ranking among the world's highest-paid actresses. The daughter of actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow, she achieved global stardom as Rachel Green
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds (born October 23, 1976, in Vancouver) is a Canadian-American actor, producer, and entrepreneur, best known for his comedic and superhero roles, and he ranked as the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. He began acting at age 13, landing early TV roles like Hillside and Two Guys...
Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie (born January 13, 1971) is a Republican U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th district since 2012, known for his libertarian views and the nickname "Mr. No" due to his staunch opposition to federal spending, warrantless surveillance, and interventionism. Raised in Vanceburg, Kentucky, Ma...
Pension
A pension is a retirement scheme where regular contributions are made during an individual's working career to provide periodic payments after retirement, distinct from severance pay, which is a fixed amount for involuntary termination. Pensions generally fall into two categories: defined benefit plans...
The Furious
The Furious is a 2025 English-language Hong Kong action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki, which premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025 and was released in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026 to critical acclaim. The plot centers on a mute handyman (Xie Miao) who, after his daughter is kidnap...
2006 Los Angeles Angels season
The 2006 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season marked the franchise's 46th year in the American League and their 41st at Angel Stadium, with the team aiming for a third consecutive AL West title. However, they fell short, finishing in second place with a solid 89–73 record and missing t...
Iga Świątek
Iga Świątek (born 31 May 2001 in Warsaw) is a Polish professional tennis player who has held the world No. 1 ranking for 125 weeks and is currently ranked No. 5. She is the first Pole to win a major singles title, having claimed six Grand Slams: four French Opens (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024), the 2022 US Open, and the 2025...
United States presidential approval rating
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Presidential job approval ratings in the United States were first introduced around 1937 by George Gallup to measure public support for the president during their term. While individual polls can be skewed by unscientific methods like self-selected...
Tesla, Inc.
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, and named after inventor Nikola Tesla. Elon Musk joined in 2004, became chairman, and was named CEO in 2008, later recognized as a co-founder. The com...
Taylor Trammell
Taylor Trammell (born September 13, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Houston Astros, having previously suited up for the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. A standout two-sport athlete in high school in Georgia—where he rushed for...