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Month: December 2024

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Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

December 14, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs’ 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night. Jerami Grant […]

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Oddities

That’s a lot of dough: $31K worth of pies stolen from British chef

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on That’s a lot of dough: $31K worth of pies stolen from British chef

In what sounds like a lie you made up to explain why you were late for Thanksgiving dinner, five figures’ worth of pies were stolen from a van belonging to a Michelin-starred chef. Tommy Banks, […]

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Mars smooths over ridge-less candy situation with $2.50 compensation

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mars smooths over ridge-less candy situation with $2.50 compensation

A customer who was not completely satisfied with his candy bar experience got a few bucks for his trouble. According to the BBC, Harry Seager, of England, was about to dig into a Mars bar when he saw […]

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Breaking bovine: Passenger allegedly tries to fly with meth-caked cow pajama onesie

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Breaking bovine: Passenger allegedly tries to fly with meth-caked cow pajama onesie

We don’t remember seeing this on Breaking Bad. An airline passenger has been indicted for allegedly possessing a cow pajama onesie, among other pieces of clothing, that was “caked in methamphetamine,” according to a press release […]

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Lifestyle

Mocha Mousse named Pantone Color of the Year for 2025

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mocha Mousse named Pantone Color of the Year for 2025

Get ready to see a lot of brown next year, because Pantone has named Mocha Mousse their Color of the Year for 2025. The company describes Mocha Mousse as “an evocative soft brown that transports our senses into […]

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Wednesday 12/10

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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According to Greek mythology, who was the Greek god of music?

According to Greek mythology, the primary god of music, song, poetry, and the arts was Apollo, the Olympian god of light, healing, and prophecy, often shown playing the lyre. He led the Muses in their performances, but other deities like Dionysus (ecstatic music) and the Muses themselves (like Euterpe for flute) also had musical roles. 

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What team did basketball star Larry Bird play 13 seasons for?

Basketball legend Larry Bird played his entire 13-season NBA career (1979-1992) with the Boston Celtics, leading them to three NBA championships and becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players. 

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In table tennis, what is the minimum height the ball must be tossed from the server’s hand before hitting it for a serve?

In table tennis, the ball must be tossed vertically upwards at least 16 centimeters (about 6.3 inches) from a flat, open palm, and struck on its way down, ensuring it's always visible to the opponent for a legal serve. 

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The song "Disco Inferno" appeared on the soundtrack to what 1970s movie?

The song "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps appeared on the soundtrack for the iconic 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, a massively popular movie that defined the disco era. Its inclusion on the best-selling soundtrack helped propel the song to its peak chart success in 1978, making it a signature tune

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Which US actor is the first to star in 8 consecutive number one hit movies?

Will Smith was the first US actor to star in eight consecutive number one hit movies, a record he set between 2002 and 2008. The streak includes films such as Men in Black II, Bad Boys II, I, Robot, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, Hancock, and Seven Pounds, though the exact list can vary depending on the source. 

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