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Month: December 2024

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No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl

December 31, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl […]

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No. 1 Oregon faces Ohio State in Rose Bowl as Big Ten foes battle again for spot in CFP semifinals

December 31, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No. 1 Oregon faces Ohio State in Rose Bowl as Big Ten foes battle again for spot in CFP semifinals

No. 6 Ohio State (11-2, CFP No. 8 seed) vs. No. 1 Oregon (13-0, CFP No. 1 seed), Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ohio State by 2 1/2. Series record: Ohio […]

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Oddities

Hump day: Rhode Island firefighters bring fallen camel back to his hooves

December 31, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hump day: Rhode Island firefighters bring fallen camel back to his hooves

If your camel has fallen over and can’t get up, who you gonna call? The fire department, apparently. Such is the story for Rhode Island man Henry Cabrera and his 2,000-pound humped ungulate named Harley. According to Boston.com, Cabrera […]

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Entertainment

The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

December 31, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands […]

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years

December 31, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history but not every legal issue between the two. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who originally recorded the song "Blue Bayou"?

Roy Orbison originally recorded and had a hit with "Blue Bayou" in 1963, though he first recorded it in late 1961, with the song later becoming a signature hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1977, who had a massive success with her cover. The song was written by Orbison and Joe Melson. 

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What kind of a dog is Marmaduke?

Marmaduke is a lovable, giant Great Dane, known for his mischievous but good-hearted nature in the popular comic strip and movies. Despite their imposing size, Great Danes are often called "gentle giants" and are known for being patient and family-oriented, much like Marmaduke himself. 

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Shortly after the start of the Spanish-American War, the US Navy blockaded what island?

Shortly after the Spanish-American War began in April 1898, the U.S. Navy established a naval blockade around the island of Cuba, aiming to cut off Spanish supplies and support for their forces fighting Cuban revolutionaries. President William McKinley ordered the blockade, which focused on Cuba's northern coast and ports like Cienfuegos, kicking off major naval operations in the Caribbean. 

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What is the 3 letter code for O'Hare International Airport?

The three-letter code for O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) is ORD, a legacy from its original name, Orchard Field Airport, even though it was later renamed for naval hero Butch O'Hare. The code "ORD" comes directly from "Orchard" and was kept for continuity when it became a major commercial airport. 

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Who play the burglars in, Home Alone?

The robber from Home Alone you're likely thinking of is Marv Merchants, played by actor Daniel Stern, who, with his partner Harry (Joe Pesci), formed the "Wet Bandits" or "Sticky Bandits" trying to rob Kevin McCallister's house. Daniel Stern recently made headlines for a citation in California for soliciting prostitution, but he's also known for his role as Marv, his work on The Wonder Years, and his life as a farmer.  

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