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24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

November 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — All 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued, the country’s president announced Tuesday. A total of 25 girls […]

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Slender Man attacker won’t fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

November 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Slender Man attacker won’t fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin woman who won release from a mental institution after almost killing her sixth grade classmate in the name of horror villain Slender Man only to flee the state weeks later won’t fight extradition […]

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U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxes

November 25, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes, the latest saga for the former billionaire who has been followed by a […]

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Officials say progress made on amending US peace plan for Ukraine

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Officials say progress made on amending US peace plan for Ukraine

Officials on Monday said progress was made in urgent weekend talks on amending the U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine that many saw as favoring Russia, but the Kremlin said it hadn’t seen the changes. Washington’s 28-point plan presented […]

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Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April and that he reciprocated by inviting Xi for a state visit to the U.S. later […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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