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Oddities

The Traveling Whale-burys: Sightings of humpback ‘super-groups’ are increasing

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Traveling Whale-burys: Sightings of humpback ‘super-groups’ are increasing

Don’t call it a comeback, call it a humpback. The BBC has published a report on the increased sightings of humpback whale “super-groups” in recent years. While a music super-group is made up of artists from different […]

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Oddities

Will Finnish Air Force pilots be finished after inappropriate flight patterns?

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Will Finnish Air Force pilots be finished after inappropriate flight patterns?

As we learned in Spamalot, Finland is the country where we dance and the country where we play. But Finland is not the country that allows you to draw private parts in the sky. According to Finnish new […]

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Oddities

A paws in traffic: Tree-climbing bear shuts down road

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A paws in traffic: Tree-climbing bear shuts down road

Contrary to the pleadings of Winnie the Pooh, a lot of attention was paid to this particular bear hanging around a tree. The Albany Police Department in New York shut down traffic on a street […]

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How the mint julep became an iconic cocktail of the Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How the mint julep became an iconic cocktail of the Kentucky Derby

Big hats, bets and bourbon — it’s time for the Kentucky Derby! The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, and whether you watch in-person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are you may […]

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Entertainment

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep on returning for The Devil Wears Prada 2

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep on returning for The Devil Wears Prada 2

A sequel? For spring? Groundbreaking. The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and more back to the roles they first portrayed in the original 2006 film. This new movie, which arrives to theaters on […]

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Thursday 10/15

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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“Rocket 88” is widely considered to be the first what?

“Rocket 88” is widely considered to be the first rock and roll record (or rock and roll song). 
  • Release Date: Recorded in March 1951 and released by Chess Records in April 1951.
  • Performers & Creators: Written by Ike Turner, performed by Ike Turner's band The Kings of Rhythm with Jackie Brenston on vocals (credited on the label as Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats), and recorded by Sam Phillips at his Memphis studio.
  • Why it matters: It featured an accidental guitar distortion from a damaged, paper-stuffed amplifier speaker, a driving rhythm-and-blues beat, and car-themed lyrics, earning it a place as a pioneer of the genre and one of the first singles inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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What does iron deficiency cause?

Iron deficiency causes the body to lack enough healthy red blood cells because it cannot produce sufficient hemoglobin to carry oxygen, which most commonly leads to iron-deficiency anemia.

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Which of these is a form of textile produced using knotting techniques?

Macrame is a form of textile produced using knotting techniques rather than weaving or knitting. 
  • Macrame: Uses square knots and half hitches tied by hand with cords or yarns.
  • Crochet: Uses a hook to interlock loops of yarn.
  • Needlepoint: Uses a needle to stitch thread through a stiff canvas mesh (a form of embroidery, not knotting).

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What fuel is typically used in a cigarette lighter?

Cigarette lighters typically use butane (or isobutane) gas for modern gas lighters, or naphtha (refined petroleum distillate) for traditional wick-based lighters like Zippos.

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A new season of Love Is Blind hits Netflix. Which of these celebrity couples hosts?

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