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Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

If you’ve spent much time in Nashville, you might know that Rosepepper Cantina’s one of the go-to spots for margaritas and Mexican food.  Even if you’ve never been there, you might know its viral Instagram account, […]

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TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

It’s the tale of the two TikTokers who went to Tunis instead of to Nice. Here’s the problem: Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. Nice, France, is a bougie place […]

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Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

Kevin, a pet pigeon from Irving, Texas, just might be the luckiest bird around. His life didn’t start that way, however. Luis Valdez, who owns L&R Auto Service, found the pigeon when he was barely out […]

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Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

A Texas firefighter and his wife are expecting a baby girl, the first daughter in their family after 100 years of welcoming sons. Michael Sherman, 34, a lieutenant with the Montgomery Fire Department, and his […]

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A boar burglar? We call that bacon-and-entering

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A boar burglar? We call that bacon-and-entering

This case of breaking-and-entering certainly wasn’t boring, but it was boar-ing. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida reports in a Facebook post that a boar had found its way into a resident’s home after crashing through […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What homerun hitter was nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat"?

The home run hitter nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat" was Babe Ruth. 
He earned the famous moniker—along with other nicknames like "The Bambino"—during his legendary career in the 1920s and 1930s, mostly with the New York Yankees, for his unmatched power hitting that completely changed the game of baseball

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The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which Ocean?

The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean (specifically bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south).

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In baseball, which number references the shortstop?

The shortstop position is number 6 in baseball scorekeeping. 
Official scorers use numbers from 1 to 9 to record defensive plays:
  • 1: Pitcher (P)

  • 2: Catcher (C)

  • 3: First Baseman (1B)

  • 4: Second Baseman (2B)

  • 5: Third Baseman (3B)

  • 6: Shortstop (SS)

  • 7: Left Fielder (LF)

  • 8: Center Fielder (CF)

  • 9: Right Fielder (RF)

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How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor have?

Elizabeth Taylor was married eight times to seven different men. 
Her husbands in order were:
  • Conrad "Nicky" Hilton Jr. (1950–1951)

  • Michael Wilding (1952–1957)

  • Mike Todd (1957–1958)

  • Eddie Fisher (1959–1964)

  • Richard Burton (1964–1974) — She married him twice.

  • Richard Burton (1975–1976) — Her fifth husband became her sixth marriage.

  • John Warner (1976–1982)

  • Larry Fortensky (1991–1996)

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What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin. 
  • Location: Situated on the east coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Liffey.

  • Status: Serves as the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland.

  • History: Founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century

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