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Meet little McTilly, born in a McDonald’s parking lot

September 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meet little McTilly, born in a McDonald’s parking lot

A Michigan mom says she’s feeling grateful after she unexpectedly gave birth in a McDonald’s parking lot. For Alyce Rotunda, 32, everything unfolded quickly in the early morning hours of Aug. 11. The day before, she […]

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And you thought YOU were the Air Guitar World Champion?

September 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on And you thought YOU were the Air Guitar World Champion?

The world’s top air guitar performers traveled to Finland last week for what has become an annual display of air guitar greatness. On Friday, 16 competitors from different nations performed in the final of the […]

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And how would you like your steak cooked? Literally on fire?

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on And how would you like your steak cooked? Literally on fire?

These steaks are well past well done — they’re at congratulations. Missouri’s Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District responded to a report of a tractor-trailer catching fire, only to find that the vehicle was carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye […]

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Go birds! Osprey nest interrupts high school football team

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Go birds! Osprey nest interrupts high school football team

Whose bird-brained idea was it to build a nest on a high school football field? Oh, a bird. The Associated Press reports that the football and soccer teams of Apple Valley High School in Minnesota have had their […]

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Ziya the mata-dog wins pet insurance award for bullfighting skills

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ziya the mata-dog wins pet insurance award for bullfighting skills

Nationwide Pet Insurance has announced the 2025 winner of its annual Hambone Award, which celebrates the “unexpected, the unusual, and downright outrageous events that lead to surprise veterinary visits.” First prize went to Ziya the Belgian Malinois, who helped protect his […]

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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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