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Democrats Take Heat Over ‘Fake Sympathy’ for Angel Families in Noem Hearing  

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democrats Take Heat Over ‘Fake Sympathy’ for Angel Families in Noem Hearing  

Democrats “issue fake sympathy” to the families who lost loved ones to crimes by illegal immigrants, Rep. Brad Knott claimed during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. “I’m going to apologize for my colleagues. They issue crocodile […]

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Cows make snowy driving conditions even moo-re hazardous

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cows make snowy driving conditions even moo-re hazardous

If you ever wondered what it would look like if Mario Kart combined its Sherbet Land and Moo Moo Meadows tracks, the New York State Thruway has an answer for you. After recent snowfall whited out roads in […]

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Minnesota Fraud Scandal Continues to Grow With Autism Center CEO’s Guilty Plea

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Minnesota Fraud Scandal Continues to Grow With Autism Center CEO’s Guilty Plea

The Minneapolis CEO of a center to serve patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder reportedly confessed that he did not know a single person with autism while pleading guilty to federal fraud charges Monday. The Justice Department charged […]

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Plumb helpful: Japanese city receives millions in gold bars to fix water pipes

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plumb helpful: Japanese city receives millions in gold bars to fix water pipes

If you want to buy the Water Works in Monopoly, that will cost you $150 in colorful bills. To fix the water works in their city, one anonymous benefactor decided to donate a whole lot more money in […]

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Dobby is a free elf and also a double-eared cat

March 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dobby is a free elf and also a double-eared cat

While not an elf, Dobby the cat does have a feature straight out of a fantasy world. This Dobby, as Newsweek reports, was born with two extra ear flaps, making him look like he has four ears. […]

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Friday 6/19

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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Saturday 6/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which two numbers are used in the binary system?

Binary numbers contain only the digits 0 or 1, or bits, where each bit represents a power of two. To convert binary to decimal, multiply each bit by its corresponding power of two and add the results.

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Approximately how many light years is the North Star from Earth?

The North Star (Polaris) is located approximately 430 to 447 light-years from Earth. 
This distance is based on modern measurements—including precision data from the Gaia space telescope—which have established the distance at roughly \(447 \pm 1\) light-years. Earlier estimates and historic satellite data occasionally placed the triple-star system closer or farther away (ranging between 323 and 434 light-years), but ongoing modern astrometry confirms the system sits just under 450 light-years away.

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What is the name of the girl Bruce Springsteen is singing to in the song "Born to Run"?

The girl in the song "Born to Run" is named Wendy. 
Springsteen revealed that he named several women in his classic songs—such as Wendy in "Born to Run" and Mary in later tracks—but they are largely composite characters rather than specific real people. The name Wendy was partly chosen for its lyrical sound and mythic quality, and it was also inspired by a Peter Pan poster he had on his wall.

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What is the world's largest island?

Greenland is the largest island in the world. Covering about 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square miles), it is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

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What are the folds of skin on a cat's ears called?

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