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Month: January 2026

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Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal Cancer. Researchers found that those with heavy lifetime alcohol consumption have up to a 91% […]

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Viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome 1st egg of 2026

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome 1st egg of 2026

Viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are expectant parents once again! Jackie laid her first egg of 2026 in their nest in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California last Friday, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, […]

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California man finds $6K in loose bills on his lawn

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California man finds $6K in loose bills on his lawn

Imagine you find $6,000 and some random items rolling around in your front yard. Do you give ’em back — or start filling out a bank deposit? In Nevada City, California, we can report that […]

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Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

None of us love it when our train is delayed, especially when it’s because of something out of left field — like a runaway emu.  As odd as it sounds, that’s exactly what happened Thursday […]

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NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

New York City has a rat problem. Duh, right? Not that one, though, a new one. Strong Island Animal Rescue League is now hard at work trying to find homes for hundreds of pet white rats […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

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