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Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

A baby bird in need of a mom found a parental figure in something else with feathers. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports in an Instagram post that it recently took in a chick that was found […]

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Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

Before breaking off a piece of that KitKat bar, here’s how you can find out if it was part of the great KitKat heist. As previously reported, 12 tonnes of the Nestlé candy were stolen while […]

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Did you eat the chocolates with undeclared ED ingredients or are you just happy to see me?

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Did you eat the chocolates with undeclared ED ingredients or are you just happy to see me?

While we certainly wouldn’t blame anyone for getting excited to eat chocolate, these chocolates might make you a little too excited. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued a press release announcing the recall of two […]

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Zoo elephant needs addressing after being spotted outside usual room

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Zoo elephant needs addressing after being spotted outside usual room

A zoo in New Mexico had to address the elephant in the room of one if its elephants not being in its usual room. ABC affiliate KOAT reports that an elephant named Alice escaped her living area […]

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She came in through the police car window, but has been arrested again

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on She came in through the police car window, but has been arrested again

A women’s impressively athletic escape from police custody has come to an end. According to ABC affiliate WZZM, 38-year-old Kendra Aney was handcuffed in the back seat of a Muskegon Heights, Michigan, police cruiser when she was […]

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Sunday 4/12

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In which sport is the America's Cup awarded?

The America's Cup is awarded in the sport of sailing. It is a prestigious international match racing competition between sailing yachts, recognized as the oldest active trophy in international sport, first held in 1851. The competition tests sailing skill, technology, and design.

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Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?

Peter Sellers was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine, featured in April 1964 dressed as a desert sheik. While other men appeared on covers alongside female models later, it was not until Hugh Hefner appeared solo in 2017 that a man was honored as a solo cover star.

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Which country has the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, not Egypt. While Egypt is more famous for its structures, Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 known Nubian pyramids, which is nearly twice the number of pyramids found in Egypt (roughly 118–138). 

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Which Disney villain turns into a giant snake in the final battle with the hero?

The Disney villain who transforms into a giant, monstrous cobra during the final battle with the hero is Jafar from the 1992 animated film Aladdin. In the climax, Jafar uses his sorcerer powers to become a giant snake to constrict Aladdin before eventually wishing himself into an all-powerful genie. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

The famous phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered"—or in Latin, Veni, vidi, vici—is attributed to the Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar. He used the phrase around 47 BCE to describe his swift and decisive victory against King Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela, likely in a letter to the Roman Senate.

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Monday 4/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country and western singer is best remembered for her recording of "Crazy"?

Patsy Cline is best remembered for her iconic 1961 recording of "Crazy". Written by Willie Nelson, the song became a signature hit for Cline, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Her version is considered a "Nashville Sound" classic, featuring the Jordanaires and producer Owen Bradley

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Who provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from 1928 to 1946?

Walt Disney himself provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from his debut in 1928 until 1946. As the creator, he supplied the character's signature falsetto voice, laughs, and squeaks in classic shorts like Steamboat Willie, before passing the role to Jimmy Macdonald.

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What country has the world's longest single tram line?

Belgium holds the record for the world's longest single tram line with the Coast Tram (Kusttram). This line stretches 67 kilometers (roughly 42 miles) along the entire Belgian coastline, running from De Panne near the French border to Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border.

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Which university did Bill Gates drop out of in the 1970s to start Microsoft?

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 after three semesters to found Microsoft with Paul Allen. The then-20-year-old took a leave of absence to develop software for the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer and never returned to complete his studies, though he later received an honorary degree in 2007.

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Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as what?

In the 1830s, ketchup was first sold as a medicine to treat ailments like indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice. Marketed by American physician Dr. John Cook Bennett in 1834, it was sold as "tomato pills" and promoted as a "cure-all" for various digestive issues before later evolving into a popular condiment

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