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Month: June 2026

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National / International

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police Monday. Four people […]

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National / International

AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history

PARIS (AP) — Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles. Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the other way […]

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Oddities

It’s a wild world: Kangaroos and llamas are running amok in Texas

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s a wild world: Kangaroos and llamas are running amok in Texas

In Elmendorf, Texas, which is just outside San Antonio, the animals seem to be running wild. And we’re not talking cows and horses, either.  Last week, an officer was out driving when he spotted a […]

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‘Could I BE wearing any more clothes?’: Idaho man sets T-shirt record

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Could I BE wearing any more clothes?’: Idaho man sets T-shirt record

A dude from Idaho just set a new Guinness World Record for putting on the most T-shirts in a minute.  David Rush needed to don 25 shirts to beat the previous record. Ever an overachiever, he […]

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Americans are so ‘bougie’ they need Google to spell

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Americans are so ‘bougie’ they need Google to spell

The most misspelled word in America is “bougie.” No, the word itself isn’t fancy, it’s the actual word: B-O-U-G-I-E. The website Unscramblerer.com put together the new info using Google search data from the first five months […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Pony, Shot and Jigger are all units to measure what?

Pony, shot, and jigger are all units used to measure volumes of liquor or spirits in bartending and mixology. 
  • Pony (Pony Shot): Typically measures 1 fluid ounce (about 30 ml), often used for smaller pours or specific mixed drinks. 
  • Shot (Standard Shot): Typically measures 1.5 fluid ounces (about 44–45 ml) in the United States, though exact standard volumes can vary by region or establishment. 
  • Jigger (Jigger Shot): Typically measures 1.5 to 2 fluid ounces on its larger side (or refers to the dual-sided hourglass tool itself, which commonly pairs a 1-ounce pony side with a 1.5-ounce jigger side).

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What is a group of clams called?

A group of clams is called a bed (or a clam bed).

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What TV show inspired the F-16 combat plane nickname "Viper"?

The F-16 combat plane nickname "Viper" was inspired by the 1970s sci-fi TV series Battlestar Galactica and its "Colonial Viper" starfighters.

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The synodic month starts with a new what?

The synodic month starts with a new moon. 
    • Duration: It lasts about 29.53 days on average.
  • Cycle: It measures the time from one new moon to the next.

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What 1977 Paul Newman movie made cult stars of a trio of idiots named the Hanson Brothers?

The 1977 movie is Slap Shot, a comedy about minor-league hockey.  The Hanson Brothers: Played by real-life hockey players Steve Carlson, Jeff Carlson, and Dave Hanson

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