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Cower in awe & fear of the ‘doomsday fish’

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cower in awe & fear of the ‘doomsday fish’

As if there’s not enough to worry about in the year 2025, it’s time to make room in your stable of fears for the “doomsday fish.” The Guardian reports that the rarely seen oarfish has been spotted […]

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We need to address the elephant in the room in a grocery store

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on We need to address the elephant in the room in a grocery store

Employees at a grocery store in Thailand had to deal with a literal elephant in the room. As The Associated Press reports, an elephant decided to pick up some food at the market after wandering in from […]

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A different kind of birdie: Peacock invades Colorado golf course

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A different kind of birdie: Peacock invades Colorado golf course

A shot under par wasn’t the only birdie on this Colorado golf course recently. According to the Thornton Police Department, play at the Todd Creek Golf Club was interrupted by a peacock. “Just another day […]

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Nutritionists hate this: 102-year-old woman credits Dr. Pepper & Cheetos for long life

June 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nutritionists hate this: 102-year-old woman credits Dr. Pepper & Cheetos for long life

The secret to a long life is apparently the diet of a cash-strapped college student. 102-year-old Wilma Bennett of Henderson, Texas, tells CBS19 that she’s stayed kicking for over a century thanks to drinking Dr. Pepper and eating bags of […]

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This little guy can bear-ly stay awake

June 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This little guy can bear-ly stay awake

A black bear in Florida is getting a head start on hibernation. The Naples Police Department came across a napping bear that conked out on the floor of a condo lobby that was under construction. […]

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Sunday 4/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring what "Happy Days" character?

In August 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli (played by Henry Winkler) from the sitcom Happy Days. The life-size bronze sculpture, officially known as "The Bronze Fonz," was created by artist Gerald P. Sawyer and is located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk just south of Wells Street.

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Which amendment to the US Constitution deals with self-incrimination?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination, stating that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself". This right allows individuals to refuse to answer questions or provide information that could implicate them in a crime, often referred to as "taking the Fifth".

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Which music icon began his career as a member of a group called "The Wailers"?

Bob Marley is the iconic reggae musician who began his career as a core member of The Wailers, formed in 1963 alongside Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Initially a vocal group, they became a pivotal reggae band, eventually transitioning to "Bob Marley and the Wailers" before achieving global fame in the 1970s.

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What non-alcoholic syrup is made from pomegranate juice?

Grenadine is the primary non-alcoholic syrup made from pomegranate juice, sugar, and sometimes citrus. Traditionally, it is a sweet, deep-red syrup used for cocktails and mocktails (like Shirley Temples). While many commercial brands use artificial flavors, high-quality or homemade versions use 100% pomegranate juice.

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What was Pinocchio's father's name?

Pinocchio's dad is named Geppetto. He is an elderly, poor woodcarver who creates Pinocchio from a piece of wood and acts as his loving father. The name Geppetto is a Tuscan diminutive of Giuseppe (Italian for Joseph). In some adaptations, neighbors nicknamed him "Polendina". 

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