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Month: January 2025

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Oddities

‘Life-threatening nonsense’: Man clings to high-speed train for 20-mile ride

January 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Life-threatening nonsense’: Man clings to high-speed train for 20-mile ride

A 40-year-old Hungarian man managed to hang onto an InterCity Express train for 20 miles as it traveled 175 mph on its voyage from Munich to Lubeck.  According to the BBC, he’d gotten off to take a […]

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Oddities

A food bank netted a huge haul of 13,000 fresh salmon. The catch? The fish were still alive

January 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A food bank netted a huge haul of 13,000 fresh salmon. The catch? The fish were still alive

AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York food bank was offered more than 40,000 pounds of coho salmon — a bountiful feast. But there was a catch. The fish were still swimming in their […]

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Lifestyle

Americans trust nurses, but not members of Congress, new survey says

January 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Americans trust nurses, but not members of Congress, new survey says

Nurses are the most-trusted people in America, according to an annual Gallup poll. Three out of four agree they’re highly honest and ethical, according to the yearly survey rating 23 professions. Grade-school teachers come in second, with […]

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Entertainment

Taylor Swift will present at the Grammys. Here’s more to know about Sunday’s show

January 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Taylor Swift will present at the Grammys. Here’s more to know about Sunday’s show

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still […]

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Entertainment

Netflix announces 2025 slate during Next on Netflix event: All the details

January 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Netflix announces 2025 slate during Next on Netflix event: All the details

During its Next on Netflix presentation on Thursday, Netflix announced a slew of upcoming releases for their most-anticipated shows and movies of 2025. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Squid Game season three will premiere on […]

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Friday 3/06

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What type of berry was once believed to cause birthmarks when eaten by pregnant women?

Strawberries were once widely believed in folklore to cause birthmarks in infants if a pregnant woman ate them or experienced an intense, unsatisfied craving for them.

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Who played Clark Kent in the first "Superman" movie in 1978?

In the 1978 film Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie), the role of Clark Kent was primarily portrayed by Christopher Reeve, while the character's teenage years were played by Jeff East. 

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What was the nickname of Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones?

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed Jones was famously known by the nickname "Too Tall." He received this moniker due to his exceptional height of 6 feet, 9 inches (2.06 m). 

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What US state is called the "Centennial State"?

Colorado is known as the "Centennial State."

The nickname was earned because Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state on August 1, 1876, exactly 100 years after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Which artist's song was the 10 billionth iTunes download?

The 10 billionth song downloaded from the iTunes Store was "Guess Things Happen That Way" by American musician Johnny Cash. The milestone was reached on February 24, 2010, nearly seven years after the service launched.

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Saturday 3/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the metal or plastic tube fixed tightly around each end of a shoelace called?

The metal or plastic tube fixed tightly around each end of a shoelace is called an aglet (also spelled aiglet).  The primary role of an aglet is to bind the fibers of the lace together, keeping them from unraveling or fraying.

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In the 1991 movie "Thelma and Louise" who plays the part of Louise?

In the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, the part of Louise Sawyer is played by actress Susan Sarandon.

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What is the capital of Kentucky?

Frankfort is located in the inner Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, situated along the Kentucky River.  While it is the state capital, it is not Kentucky's largest city; with a population of approximately 28,602 as of the 2020 census, it ranks as the 13th-largest city in the state and the 4th-smallest U.S. state capital by population.

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What natural "Wonder of the World" lies off the east coast of Australia?

The natural "Wonder of the World" off the east coast of Australia is the Great Barrier Reef. It is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles) along the coastline of Queensland.

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What are the grinding teeth called?

Molars are the largest and strongest teeth, located at the very back of the mouth. Their primary function is the heavy-duty grinding and crushing of food into small particles to aid in swallowing and digestion.

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