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National / International

Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 12 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 12 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fire killed at least 12 people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group, Palestinian health […]

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Oddities

See, it works! Man accidentally shots himself with gun he was trying to sell

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on See, it works! Man accidentally shots himself with gun he was trying to sell

Sometimes before you buy a product, you want to see it in action first. Maybe that’s how a man got shot while attempting to sell a handgun. According to Cleveland.com, the man was in an Ohio […]

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Oddities

A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process was captured Sunday, authorities said. Ed the Zebra was […]

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Lifestyle

Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Faizan Zaki says he was ‘hyperventilating’ during win

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Faizan Zaki says he was ‘hyperventilating’ during win

The winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee says that even after practicing spelling for nearly 40 hours a week prior to the competition, his win Thursday night was “all a blur.” “I was […]

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Sports

George Kirby strikes out career-high 14, Mariners beat Angels 3-2 to snap their 5-game skid

June 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on George Kirby strikes out career-high 14, Mariners beat Angels 3-2 to snap their 5-game skid

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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