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Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

March 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

NEW YORK (AP) — A Cheeto shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard has sold at auction for a total cost of $87,840. The Goldin auction house listed the snack as sold on Sunday. “Presented is a 3-inch […]

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Subway grate tries to bind woman’s ring in darkness

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Subway grate tries to bind woman’s ring in darkness

They call New York City the city that never sleeps, which is probably because everyone is lying wide awake in bed terrified that they might drop something in a subway grate. Such was the horror […]

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Ocean’s #1 or #2: Prized golden toilet stolen in ‘audacious raid’

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ocean’s #1 or #2: Prized golden toilet stolen in ‘audacious raid’

The trial in the case of the missing golden toilet has begun. Back in 2019, the prized 18-carat piece was stolen from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The alleged burglars were charged in 2023, and […]

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Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

EUTIN, Germany (AP) — It’s timber over Tinder in a forest in northern Germany where the Bridegroom’s Oak has connected lovers for more than a century. Known as “Bräutigamseiche” in German, the Bridegroom’s Oak has […]

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If a winning lottery ticket is bought with a stolen credit card, who gets the money?

March 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If a winning lottery ticket is bought with a stolen credit card, who gets the money?

If your credit card was used to purchase a winning lottery ticket, you’d probably be very happy. However, if you weren’t the one using your credit card, you may feel a bit less happy. Such […]

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Saturday 2/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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The movie "Best in Show" was a mockumentary that examined a fictional what?

The 2000 mockumentary Best in Show examined a fictional, prestigious dog show (the Mayflower Dog Show) and the eccentric contestants competing in it. The film, directed by Christopher Guest, used improvisational comedy to profile the neuroses of owners and their pets. 

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Which car company was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922?

Sir William Lyons, along with William Walmsley, founded the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922. The company originally manufactured motorcycle sidecars in Blackpool, England, before expanding into automobile coachbuilding and eventually evolving into the luxury car manufacturer known today as Jaguar. 

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How many minutes does it take to complete a 12 round boxing match?

A 12-round professional men’s boxing match takes a total of 47 minutes to complete if it goes the full distance. For women's professional boxing, a 12-round match takes 35 minutes.  The total time is calculated based on active fighting rounds and the mandatory rest periods between them. 

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Which US state is "Almost Heaven"?

West Virginia is the US state famously known as "Almost Heaven," a phrase popularized by John Denver's iconic 1971 song "Take Me Home, Country Roads". The moniker highlights the state's scenic mountain beauty, including locations like the Dolly Sods Wilderness and Spruce Knob, and is used to promote its outdoor tourism. 

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What city was the setting for the 1994 movie "Miracle on 34th Street"?

New York City is the setting for Miracle on 34th Street (1994 version)
Although, many locations we used for the filming of the movie.
  • New York City: The city where the story takes place, including Central Park and the Cole's parade.
  • Chicago, Illinois: Where the majority of the film was actually shot, despite the NYC setting.
  • Art Institute of Chicago: Used as the exterior for "CF Cole's" department store.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo: Stood in for the Central Park Zoo scene.
  • Lake Forest, Illinois: Location for the final scene of the "dream house". 

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