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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official tells AP

June 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official tells AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump […]

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Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism

June 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe […]

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At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza

June 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded Sunday in a shooting near Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials. Witnesses […]

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4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says

June 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says

Four detainees broke through a wall and escaped from a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid reports of disorder breaking out there, according to a U.S. senator and the Department of Homeland Security. Sen. […]

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Parental Rights Group Seeks Title IX Probe of YMCA Over Transgenders in Locker Rooms

June 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Parental Rights Group Seeks Title IX Probe of YMCA Over Transgenders in Locker Rooms

A parents’ rights group is asking the Trump administration to investigate the YMCA for possible violations of federal law for allowing men who identify as women into women’s locker rooms and, in several instances, allowing […]

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Sunday 4/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In which sport is the America's Cup awarded?

The America's Cup is awarded in the sport of sailing. It is a prestigious international match racing competition between sailing yachts, recognized as the oldest active trophy in international sport, first held in 1851. The competition tests sailing skill, technology, and design.

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Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?

Peter Sellers was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine, featured in April 1964 dressed as a desert sheik. While other men appeared on covers alongside female models later, it was not until Hugh Hefner appeared solo in 2017 that a man was honored as a solo cover star.

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Which country has the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, not Egypt. While Egypt is more famous for its structures, Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 known Nubian pyramids, which is nearly twice the number of pyramids found in Egypt (roughly 118–138). 

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Which Disney villain turns into a giant snake in the final battle with the hero?

The Disney villain who transforms into a giant, monstrous cobra during the final battle with the hero is Jafar from the 1992 animated film Aladdin. In the climax, Jafar uses his sorcerer powers to become a giant snake to constrict Aladdin before eventually wishing himself into an all-powerful genie. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

The famous phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered"—or in Latin, Veni, vidi, vici—is attributed to the Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar. He used the phrase around 47 BCE to describe his swift and decisive victory against King Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela, likely in a letter to the Roman Senate.

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Monday 4/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country and western singer is best remembered for her recording of "Crazy"?

Patsy Cline is best remembered for her iconic 1961 recording of "Crazy". Written by Willie Nelson, the song became a signature hit for Cline, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Her version is considered a "Nashville Sound" classic, featuring the Jordanaires and producer Owen Bradley

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Who provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from 1928 to 1946?

Walt Disney himself provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from his debut in 1928 until 1946. As the creator, he supplied the character's signature falsetto voice, laughs, and squeaks in classic shorts like Steamboat Willie, before passing the role to Jimmy Macdonald.

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What country has the world's longest single tram line?

Belgium holds the record for the world's longest single tram line with the Coast Tram (Kusttram). This line stretches 67 kilometers (roughly 42 miles) along the entire Belgian coastline, running from De Panne near the French border to Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border.

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Which university did Bill Gates drop out of in the 1970s to start Microsoft?

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 after three semesters to found Microsoft with Paul Allen. The then-20-year-old took a leave of absence to develop software for the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer and never returned to complete his studies, though he later received an honorary degree in 2007.

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Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as what?

In the 1830s, ketchup was first sold as a medicine to treat ailments like indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice. Marketed by American physician Dr. John Cook Bennett in 1834, it was sold as "tomato pills" and promoted as a "cure-all" for various digestive issues before later evolving into a popular condiment

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