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Oddities

Plan to smuggle cigarettes through hot-air balloons goes up in smoke

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plan to smuggle cigarettes through hot-air balloons goes up in smoke

A smuggling operation really ballooned out of proportion when it unwittingly shut down an airport in Lithuania. As The Associated Press reports, about 25 unidentified hot-air balloons flew into Lithuanian airspace late Saturday, causing authorities to delay flights […]

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Oddities

What kind of dog is that? Wait, that’s not a dog!

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What kind of dog is that? Wait, that’s not a dog!

A new visitor has arrived at a New York City dog park, and while it may be as cute as a dog, it’s definitely not a dog. As the New York Post reports, someone brought their service […]

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Oddities

Gaslighting someone into thinking there’s something wrong with their car? There’s an app for that

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gaslighting someone into thinking there’s something wrong with their car? There’s an app for that

This woman’s car isn’t breaking down, but her mind might be after learning the source of a “cracking” sound coming from her dashboard. Alex Nevarez, of New York City, tells Newsweek that when she first heard the […]

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Lifestyle

Will chocolate Halloween candy cost more this trick-or-treat season?

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Will chocolate Halloween candy cost more this trick-or-treat season?

This Halloween, don’t get spooked by chocolate prices — plan ahead and shop smart to save on treats. According to a new report released Thursday by the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, cocoa prices have more […]

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Washington

Conversion of radioactive waste into glass begins at WA’s Hanford site

October 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Conversion of radioactive waste into glass begins at WA’s Hanford site

by John Stang, Washington State StandardOctober 15, 2025 Sixteen years after the original deadline, the Hanford nuclear reservation in south-central Washington state is finally converting its worst radioactive waste into a benign glass.  Glassification began […]

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Saturday 3/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What US city and its surroundings is the basis for a standard US Monopoly board?

The standard North American version of the board game Monopoly is based on the street grid and landmarks of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The properties, including iconic spaces like Boardwalk and Park Place, were inspired by real-life locations in the city and its surrounding areas, such as the adjacent towns of Ventnor and Margate City.

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Who wrote the 1976 novel "Interview with the Vampire"

American author Anne Rice wrote the 1976 gothic horror novel Interview with the Vampire. Published as her debut novel, it launched her influential 13-book series, The Vampire Chronicles

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Which US state's way of life and culture is described as Cajun?

Cajun culture is predominantly associated with Louisiana, specifically the southern region known as Acadiana. Originating from French-speaking Acadian settlers expelled from Canada in 1755, this culture is renowned for its distinctive French dialect, lively music, Roman Catholic traditions, and unique cuisine, featuring dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée.

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What disability did Thomas Edison have?

Thomas Edison was partially deaf for most of his life. Modern historians and medical professionals also believe he likely had learning and thinking differences, specifically ADHD and dyslexia.

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What is the last word in the Bible?

The last word in the majority of English versions of the Bible is Amen. This word is found at the end of the Book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 21. 

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