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To oink, or not to oink: Hamlet the pig rescued after escape

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on To oink, or not to oink: Hamlet the pig rescued after escape

This Hamlet is the Prince of Pen-mark. A pig pen, that is. A pig bearing the name of the tragic Shakespearean hero was on the loose in Dayton, Ohio, according to police. “Officers located the pig […]

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Raise the woof: Dog rescued from being stuck atop house

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Raise the woof: Dog rescued from being stuck atop house

We all know about the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, but what about the dog on a roof of indeterminate material and temperature?  That’s the situation this pup found itself in after getting stuck on […]

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Talk about a dirt road: Pennsylvania route closed due to fertilizer spill

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about a dirt road: Pennsylvania route closed due to fertilizer spill

A Pennsylvania road was closed for a bit Tuesday, but on the plus side it should be lot more fertile now. According to WGAL, the closure was caused by a large fertilizer spill on Route 441. The […]

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Sleeping bear channels office worker to grab free doughnut

May 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sleeping bear channels office worker to grab free doughnut

Police in New Jersey used the same tactics to trap a bear that managers use to lure office workers into a meeting. According to the Elizabeth Police Department, a bear was spotted taking a nap […]

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The Fast and the Spur-ious: Horse street race in Italy draws investigation

May 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Fast and the Spur-ious: Horse street race in Italy draws investigation

This horse race was a little too fast and a little too furious, not to mention illegal. According to The Guardian, Italian police are investigating a race that featured two horses speeding through the roads of Sicily […]

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Friday 6/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

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