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Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

You can file this one firmly under “Don’t Try This at Home.” An ice skater from Hungary has set the new Guinness World Record for jumping rope on the ice while wearing skates. Eszter Szombathelyi managed to […]

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Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

If you’ve spent much time in Nashville, you might know that Rosepepper Cantina’s one of the go-to spots for margaritas and Mexican food.  Even if you’ve never been there, you might know its viral Instagram account, […]

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TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

It’s the tale of the two TikTokers who went to Tunis instead of to Nice. Here’s the problem: Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. Nice, France, is a bougie place […]

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Lifestyle

Honey, Peanut M&M’s are abuzz with new flavor

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Honey, Peanut M&M’s are abuzz with new flavor

If you think nothing beats Peanut M&M’s, the folks at the Mars candy company are out to impress you. People reports that in addition to new options like Peanut Butter & Jelly, Peanut Butter Mini and Peanut […]

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Entertainment

Selena Gomez throws it all the way back to Barney with new merch collection

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Selena Gomez throws it all the way back to Barney with new merch collection

There aren’t a lot of thirtysomething celebrities who would release a line of merch showing themselves as a 10-year-old — but then, most celebrities haven’t been in the biz as long as Selena Gomez. The star […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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