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Can canned chicken broth go bad?

October 19, 2026 by freefacts
An opened can of chicken soup with a spoon resting in the can

Yes. Unopened canned chicken broth keeps for years on the shelf, but after opening USDA FSIS says to refrigerate low-acid canned goods and use them within 3 to 4 days.

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Is Diwali a school holiday in New York City?

October 19, 2026 by freefacts
Lit clay diya oil lamps arranged on rice for Diwali

Yes, when it falls on a school day. State law makes Diwali an NYC public school holiday, but in 2026 it falls on Sunday, November 8, so schools will not close on a weekday for it.

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What is the first known green star?

October 19, 2026 by freefacts
Hubble image of Sirius A with its small white dwarf companion Sirius B

The first known green star is the white dwarf WD J1330+6435; sodium from accreted planetary debris absorbs orange and red light, giving it a chartreuse green color, Warwick astronomers reported in October 2026.

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Can boys be born with Turner syndrome?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
A 45,X karyotype showing a single X chromosome and no Y chromosome

Generally, no. Turner syndrome is diagnosed in girls and women whose cells have one X chromosome with the second sex chromosome missing or altered; a typical boy has an X and a Y.

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Do you need 6 months left on your passport to travel?

October 19, 2026 by freefacts
Dark blue United States passport book with gold lettering and eagle seal

Often. Some countries, especially in Europe, require a passport valid for at least 6 more months after your travel dates, according to the U.S. State Department. Requirements vary by destination.

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What is Slovenia’s last remaining glacier?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
Skuta Glacier in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia

Slovenia’s last remaining glacier is Skuta in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps; the Triglav Glacier has melted completely, AP-based reporting found in October 2026.

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Can birth control affect getting pregnant?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
An opened blister pack of oral birth control pills

No. Birth control does not permanently harm fertility; ovulation and pregnancy can return after you stop most methods, though the Depo-Provera shot can delay fertility for months.

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Does APY include compounding?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
Front cover of a historic Post Office Savings Bank deposit book

Yes. APY reflects both the interest rate and compounding frequency over a 365-day period under Regulation DD. The interest rate alone does not include compounding.

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Who bought Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home in Wapakoneta, Ohio?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
The domed Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio

The Auglaize County Historical Society is acquiring Neil Armstrong’s Wapakoneta boyhood home with a $400,000 donation from retired pilot Ken Schreiber, with tours planned by 2030.

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Do birds eat bees?

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by freefacts
A red male Summer Tanager perched on a branch

Yes. Some birds, such as the Summer Tanager, regularly eat bees and wasps, catching them in mid-air and even raiding wasp nests and beehives.

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