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Oddities

Creamy, crunchy or smoky? TSA finds smoke grenade hidden in jar of peanut butter

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Creamy, crunchy or smoky? TSA finds smoke grenade hidden in jar of peanut butter

Some things just go together, like peanut butter and jelly, but others don’t mix quite as well, like peanut butter and smoke grenades. While that might be obvious to most, that didn’t stop a traveler […]

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Will man cop to being fake cop after pulling over real cop?

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Will man cop to being fake cop after pulling over real cop?

You’ve heard of good cop, bad cop, but now it’s time for real cop, fake cop. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida reports that a man was arrested for impersonating law enforcement. How did […]

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Happy Hour

World Cup fans’ ranch obsession sparks new ways to bring condiment abroad

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on World Cup fans’ ranch obsession sparks new ways to bring condiment abroad

International World Cup fans visiting the U.S. have gone crazy for ranch, the quintessential American salad dressing and dip, prompting some to even attempt to bring the creamy condiment abroad. “EUROPE WE NEED RANCH ASAP,” […]

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125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health […]

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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

July 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the […]

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Monday 10/05

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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