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Welsh woman pleads guilty to harassment via fart selfie

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Welsh woman pleads guilty to harassment via fart selfie

In addition to just being gross, sending a “fart selfie” can be illegal, harassing behavior. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a fart selfie, it’s exactly what it sounds like: taking a video of yourself […]

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Science / Health

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned. The space agency announced Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsules for upcoming astronaut flights in order to bring Butch Wilmore […]

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Lions and tigers and bears, oh … wait, that’s not a tiger

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lions and tigers and bears, oh … wait, that’s not a tiger

A tiger may never change its stripes, but a Chinese zoo tried to change another animal into a tiger. According to the Daily Mail, the Qinhu Bay Forest Animal Kingdom caused controversy after painting Chow Chow dogs in an […]

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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps Tuesday after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. The […]

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See you next Tuesday? More like see you in court

February 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on See you next Tuesday? More like see you in court

(NOTE LANGUAGE) In the trial of the century, an English woman will argue for her right to display the c-word on her car. As reported by The Guardian, 29-year-old Georgia Venables pleaded not guilty to a charge of displaying […]

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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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