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Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

Parents will do anything for their kids, including testing the limits of the human body in hopes of breaking a Guinness World Record. That’s why Sweden’s Martin Ströby decided to try to set the record for most matches held […]

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Seal sets sail to avoid killer whales

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seal sets sail to avoid killer whales

A seal refused to have its fate as orca food sealed. Video shared by the CBC shows a seal hop onto a moving boat to avoid a pod of orcas on the hunt. Smith Siromaskul, one of […]

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Ohio police try to get cow to moo-ve off highway

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ohio police try to get cow to moo-ve off highway

A cow decided to hoof it on an Ohio highway, prompting a response from police. The Hilliard Division of Police shared a video on Facebook of body cam footage showing officers informing drivers of the situation and running […]

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More than half of travelers planning winter trips

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on More than half of travelers planning winter trips

If you’re someone who’s planning a winter getaway, know that you are definitely not alone. Tripadvisor just released the results of its annual Winter Travel Index. It turns out 60% of travelers are planning a trip this […]

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Sonic the Hedgehog spinoff, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film coming in 2028

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sonic the Hedgehog spinoff, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film coming in 2028

Paramount has added a couple of new movies to its release schedule. A new hybrid live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, as well as a Sonic the Hedgehog movie, will arrive to cinemas in 2028, ABC Audio has learned. The […]

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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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