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Oddities

The Boston Beer Party: Beantown bars are running out of booze thanks to Scottish soccer fans

June 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Boston Beer Party: Beantown bars are running out of booze thanks to Scottish soccer fans

Two-hundred and fifty years after Paul Revere warned Boston that the British are coming, Beantown is again dealing with an influx of people from across the pond. Scottish soccer fans have taken over Boston to watch […]

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Oddities

Artificial intelligence makes artificial car buyback offer

June 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Artificial intelligence makes artificial car buyback offer

AI is coming for all of our jobs, unless of course it offers a real person too much money. Zack Giacomelli, of Canada, tells the CBC that he contacted a BMW Toronto dealership about buying back his […]

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What’s worse than getting dumped off the island? Getting arrested for speeding

June 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What’s worse than getting dumped off the island? Getting arrested for speeding

One would think that with the advent of streaming, the days of having to rush home to catch the beginning of a particular show are over. Well, that didn’t stop this driver from putting the pedal […]

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How has World Cup travel shaped demand for stays in US host cities this summer?

June 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How has World Cup travel shaped demand for stays in US host cities this summer?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and while many soccer fans plan to attend matches in person, the potential economic boom from tourism in U.S. host cities remains to be seen. The 48-team World […]

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FDA upgrades Alfredo sauce recall to highest risk level over potential salmonella contamination

June 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FDA upgrades Alfredo sauce recall to highest risk level over potential salmonella contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated a recall of Alfredo sauce distributed in 41 states to its most serious classification after they say a supplier flagged an ingredient for possible Salmonella contamination. According […]

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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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