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Oddities

Raccoon stuck in a storm drain? Try a laundry pod!

April 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Raccoon stuck in a storm drain? Try a laundry pod!

It turns out laundry pods have another use other than just helping to clean clothes. No, not that. As the Holyoke Police Department in Massachusetts reports, a good Samaritan named Fernando Rivera Jr. was able to rescue a raccoon stuck […]

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Oddities

Oh no! Staten Island homeowner blames broken fence on Kool-Aid Man challenge

April 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh no! Staten Island homeowner blames broken fence on Kool-Aid Man challenge

A viral online trend allegedly has vandals saying “Oh yeah!” to property damage. As NBC New York reports, a Staten Island homeowner blames their broken fence on the so-called Kool-Aid Man challenge, in which participants are channeling […]

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Lifestyle

Middle-age adults in US are lonelier than in most other countries

April 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Middle-age adults in US are lonelier than in most other countries

American adults are hitting peak loneliness years before retirement, something not seen in most other countries, according to a new study. The study included a sample of more than 64,000 adults ages 50 and older across […]

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Science / Health

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, but the battle with Agent Orange continues

April 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, but the battle with Agent Orange continues

DA NANG, Vietnam (AP) — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. But millions of people still face daily battles with its chemical legacy. Nguyen […]

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Sports

Cal Raleigh hits 10th homer, Logan Evans wins in debut as the Mariners beat the Marlins 7-6

April 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cal Raleigh hits 10th homer, Logan Evans wins in debut as the Mariners beat the Marlins 7-6

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh tied for the major league lead with his 10th home run, Logan Evans won his MLB debut and the Seattle Mariners beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Sunday. Connor Norby’s […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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