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The Traveling Whale-burys: Sightings of humpback ‘super-groups’ are increasing

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Traveling Whale-burys: Sightings of humpback ‘super-groups’ are increasing

Don’t call it a comeback, call it a humpback. The BBC has published a report on the increased sightings of humpback whale “super-groups” in recent years. While a music super-group is made up of artists from different […]

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Will Finnish Air Force pilots be finished after inappropriate flight patterns?

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Will Finnish Air Force pilots be finished after inappropriate flight patterns?

As we learned in Spamalot, Finland is the country where we dance and the country where we play. But Finland is not the country that allows you to draw private parts in the sky. According to Finnish new […]

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A paws in traffic: Tree-climbing bear shuts down road

May 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A paws in traffic: Tree-climbing bear shuts down road

Contrary to the pleadings of Winnie the Pooh, a lot of attention was paid to this particular bear hanging around a tree. The Albany Police Department in New York shut down traffic on a street […]

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It’s possible for a plain Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to become a prom limo

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s possible for a plain Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to become a prom limo

While we’d all love to be an Oscar Mayer wiener, these high school students achieved the next best thing. According to KSNT, Seaman High School junior Breckan Andrews, of Topeka, Kansas, was hanging out with his friends […]

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Wannabe Indiana Jones allegedly tries Golden Idol trick with LEGO Minifigures and dried pasta

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wannabe Indiana Jones allegedly tries Golden Idol trick with LEGO Minifigures and dried pasta

Remember when Indiana Jones tried to snatch the Golden Idol by replacing it with a bag of sand in Raiders of the Lost Ark? Well, that’s basically what 28-year-old Jarrell Augustine, of Paramount, California, allegedly did. According […]

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Monday 5/04

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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