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This time, curiosity did not kill the cat

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This time, curiosity did not kill the cat

A cat who got loose from his family was found alive and well a month after he went missing on New York City’s Governors Island. According to the New York Post, the family took their feline companion, […]

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Who would’ve thought fire plus alcohol is a bad idea?

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who would’ve thought fire plus alcohol is a bad idea?

Chestnuts weren’t the only things roasting on an open fire at the Courtside Bar and Grill in Binghamton, New York, over the holiday season. According to WIVT, three bar patrons suffered burns after a drink they were served, […]

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Ding dong ditch? More like ding dong dog

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ding dong ditch? More like ding dong dog

It’s usually not a good sign that your doorbell is ringing at 2:30 a.m. Unless, of course, it’s your returning lost dog, who’s mastered the use of human technology. Such is the story of a 4-year-old […]

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Would-be bank robber fails at stealing money and locking up his bike

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Would-be bank robber fails at stealing money and locking up his bike

This is the story of one guy’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad attempt at robbing a bank. According to Canada’s Hamilton Police, a male suspect arrived at a bank and threatened a teller while demanding cash. […]

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Combining bat poop & marijuana has surprisingly negative health consequences

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Combining bat poop & marijuana has surprisingly negative health consequences

As it turns out, bat excrement plus marijuana is not exactly the breakfast of champions. As reported in a study by Open Forum Infection Diseases, two men from Rochester, New York, died from the fungal infection histoplasmosis […]

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Thursday 12/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many US States names end with the letter N?

There are four states that end with the letter N: Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?

Salt Lake City is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West" due to its historical and modern-day position as a major transportation hub. This nickname reflects its role at the intersection of major highways like Interstate 15 and Interstate 80, and its historical significance as the endpoint of the Transcontinental Railroad. 

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Which land mammal is the manatee most closely related to?

The land mammal most closely related to the manatee is the elephant. Despite their very different appearances and habitats, manatees and elephants share a common ancestor and have several physical and genetic similarities, such as thick skin, nails on their flippers (like elephant toes), and a prehensile upper lip in manatees that functions similarly to an elephant's trunk. 

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Chicago is located on the shore of what lake?

Chicago is on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is one of the five Great Lakes, and the city's shoreline stretches for miles along its southwestern edge.  

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What is the name of the distance around the outside of a circle?

The distance around a circle is called the circumference. It is the circle's equivalent to the perimeter of a square or rectangle.  
  • Circumference: is the total length of the boundary around the circle

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