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Birds gone wild: How to catch a Chicago macaw

October 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Birds gone wild: How to catch a Chicago macaw

Nobody puts Baby in a camper — or takes him on a camping trip, for that matter. A nearly 9-year-old pet macaw parrot named Baby made its escape last weekend after its owner took it for an […]

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How much can you bench, bruh? Probably not as much as Vispy Kharadi

October 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How much can you bench, bruh? Probably not as much as Vispy Kharadi

A bodybuilder known as the “Steel Man of India” is pretty much the walking, talking embodiment of Hercules.  Vispy Kharadi just broke the Guinness World Record for holding the heaviest weight on a set of pillars known as Hercules pillars. Kharadi […]

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Man left feeling light-headed after scooter crash

October 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Man left feeling light-headed after scooter crash

A man in China recently took part in a very unwanted game of “red light, green light.” According to footage posted on Reddit, the man was riding an electric scooter in the Chinese city of Chengdu when […]

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What a catch: Folks in New Jersey break world record for largest game of catch

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What a catch: Folks in New Jersey break world record for largest game of catch

You don’t think of a game of catch as competitive, but for over 2,000 people in New Jersey it certainly seemed to be the case. On Sunday, 2,358 people gathered at the Yogi Berra Museum […]

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New fear unlocked: Video captures passenger stuck in cruise tube slide

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New fear unlocked: Video captures passenger stuck in cruise tube slide

There’s no shortage of things to be scared of in this world, but if you’re looking for something new, we have a suggestion.  TikTok user @kaylamierzejewski posted a video of a passenger stuck inside a see-through tube slide […]

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Friday 8/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the capital of Hawaii?

The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu, located on the southern shore of the island of Oʻahu. 
Key Facts About Honolulu
  • Population: Around 350,000 people live in the city, while the metro area holds nearly one million.
  • History: It has served as the capital since 1845, chosen by King Kamehameha III to replace the former capital of Lāhainā on Maui.
  • Geography: It is the westernmost and southernmost major city in the United States.

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From which language did the word "Ketchup" come?

The word ketchup comes from the Hokkien Chinese dialect, specifically from the word kê-chiap, which meant a fermented brine of pickled fish.

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How many instruments accompany someone singing "a cappella"?

Zero instruments accompany an a cappella performance. The term "a cappella" means singing or making music using only the human voice, with no physical instruments like guitars, pianos, or drums.

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What name is given to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders?

A doctor who specializes in skin disorders is called a dermatologist.
What Dermatologists Do
  • Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
  • Manage common issues like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
  • Treat serious diseases such as skin cancer.
  • Perform surgical and cosmetic procedure.

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Karakul and Dorset are types of what?

Karakul and Dorset are types of domestic sheep breeds.

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