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Online trickster with poor research skills tries to spread gorilla escape hoax

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Online trickster with poor research skills tries to spread gorilla escape hoax

Here’s a tip for all you would-be scammers out there: if you’re going to start an online hoax about an animal escaping from a zoo, it’s probably a good idea to make sure said zoo […]

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Wee-ooh: Vintage ambulance breaks world record on cross-country trip

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wee-ooh: Vintage ambulance breaks world record on cross-country trip

No need to call the wahh-bulance for these new record-breakers. A team of dedicated drivers now holds the Guinness title for “longest journey by an ambulance.” They broke the record in a vintage ’70s Cadillac ambulance while driving 3,233 miles […]

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Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

March 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For over a decade, Adrian Budnick has taken adoption photos of the dogs at Nashville’s county animal shelter, but it wasn’t until the COVID pandemic that an idea came to her. […]

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In vote to change Illinois state flag, residents choose to keep old flag

March 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In vote to change Illinois state flag, residents choose to keep old flag

The Illinois state flag will continue to fly high after surviving a vote to possibly change it. According to The Associated Press, residents of the Prairie State were asked to voice their opinion on choosing a […]

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Get drunk on history with Prohibition-era whiskey

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Get drunk on history with Prohibition-era whiskey

A blast from the past washed up on the Jersey Shore in the form of 11 Prohibition-era whiskey bottles. According to ABC affiliate WPVI, Austin Contegiacomo was walking his dog on New Jersey’s Margate Pier when the pooch sniffed […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many players are on the court at one time for a standard basketball team?

In a standard basketball game, each team has five players on the court at one time, making a total of ten players participating in the game. This rule is consistent across professional leagues (like the NBA), college basketball, and most other levels of play, with players typically filling roles like point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. 

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What is the Capital of Indiana?

Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River.

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Pratt, Windsor and "four-in-hand" all make reference to what piece of men's attire?

Pratt, Windsor, and "four-in-hand" are all names of different knots used to tie a necktie. These are among the most common and essential knots every man should know.

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What color did The Hulk originally start as?

The Hulk's original color in his debut comic book appearance was grey. He was changed to green in the second issue due to printing inconsistencies. Creator Stan Lee intended the Hulk to be grey to avoid associating the character with any particular ethnic group and to make him appear "scary and chilling".

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What vitamin is sometimes referred to as the "sunshine vitamin"?

The vitamin known as the "sunshine vitamin" is Vitamin D, because your skin produces it naturally when exposed to sunlight (UVB rays), converting a cholesterol compound into the active form of the vitamin. It's crucial for calcium absorption, strong bones, immune health, and muscle function, though many people don't get enough due to indoor lifestyles.

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