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Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

January 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

MINNA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 30 villagers have been killed and several others are missing after gunmen raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence […]

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Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

January 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honor the victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely injured. […]

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Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports

January 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports

by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardJanuary 3, 2026 Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before […]

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Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers

January 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the playoffs with the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and even more important, a defense that proved it can stop even the most potent offenses […]

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Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110

January 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Deni Avdija had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Donovan Clingan added a career-high 24 points along with 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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