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Oddities

President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

Mario may be super, but does that mean he should be elected to office? The Nintendo mascot was one of several fictional characters included on a ballot at a polling station during Portugal’s recent presidential […]

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Oddities

Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

TESERO, Italy (AP) — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times. As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint […]

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Happy Hour

Spearmint is KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Spearmint is KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year

KitchenAid has spilled the tea, revealing Spearmint as its 2026 Color of the Year for the newest lineup of stand mixers. After more than two years of research and development, the new hue — inspired by the […]

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Entertainment

Taylor Swift named biggest-selling artist in the world for fourth consecutive year

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Taylor Swift named biggest-selling artist in the world for fourth consecutive year

Taylor Swift was the top-selling artist in the world in 2025, marking her fourth consecutive year with the title. That’s according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recorded music industry business around the […]

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Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Kristen Bell is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The actress will voice Amy Rose in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the franchise’s previous films, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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