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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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What British actor published his memoirs in 2008 entitled "My Word is My Bond"?

The British actor who published his memoirs in 2008 titled My Word is My Bond was the legendary Sir Roger Moore, famous for playing James Bond and Simon Templar, with the book sharing colorful stories from his long career and life. 

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What product was originally manufactured by communications giant Nokia?

Nokia originally started in 1865 as a single paper mill in Finland, founded by Fredrik Idestam, and later expanded into rubber products, cables, electricity, and eventually telecommunications, becoming famous for its mobile phones after diversifying heavily in the 20th century.

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Which country's cuisine includes the dish called "bibimbap"?

Bibimbap is a famous and beloved dish from Korean cuisine, essentially meaning "mixed rice," featuring rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat (often beef), a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce, all meant to be mixed together before eating. It's a staple in Korea, with origins in traditional customs and regional varieties like Jeonju Bibimbap. 

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What band has the most No. 1 hits on "The Billboard Hot 100" with 20 songs to reach No. 1?

The band with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with 20 songs reaching the top spot, is The Beatles, holding the all-time record for any artist or group since surpassing Elvis Presley in 1965. 

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What shape is the scar on Harry Potter's forehead?

Harry Potter's scar is famously shaped like a lightning bolt, a distinctive mark on his forehead from when Lord Voldemort's Killing Curse rebounded, leaving him the "Boy Who Lived" and creating a deep magical connection between them. While author J.K. Rowling said she chose it because it looked cool, the scar also signifies the clash of powerful magic and the piece of Voldemort's soul that became attached to Harry, hurting when Voldemort was near.  

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