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Chop the question: Helicopter path spells out man’s proposal

December 14, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Chop the question: Helicopter path spells out man’s proposal

While there aren’t any magic carpets in real life, if you’re looking to propose, a helicopter can be a pretty good substitute.  According to FlightRadar24, a man named Alexander enlisted the help of a chopper pilot in Poland to […]

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Killer whale makes killer fashion statement

December 14, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Killer whale makes killer fashion statement

The orcas are here to tell you that hats are back. Specifically, hats from the ’80s that are also dead fish. Back in 1987, a killer whale went whatever they called “viral” 37 years ago […]

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That’s a lot of dough: $31K worth of pies stolen from British chef

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on That’s a lot of dough: $31K worth of pies stolen from British chef

In what sounds like a lie you made up to explain why you were late for Thanksgiving dinner, five figures’ worth of pies were stolen from a van belonging to a Michelin-starred chef. Tommy Banks, […]

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Mars smooths over ridge-less candy situation with $2.50 compensation

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mars smooths over ridge-less candy situation with $2.50 compensation

A customer who was not completely satisfied with his candy bar experience got a few bucks for his trouble. According to the BBC, Harry Seager, of England, was about to dig into a Mars bar when he saw […]

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Breaking bovine: Passenger allegedly tries to fly with meth-caked cow pajama onesie

December 13, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Breaking bovine: Passenger allegedly tries to fly with meth-caked cow pajama onesie

We don’t remember seeing this on Breaking Bad. An airline passenger has been indicted for allegedly possessing a cow pajama onesie, among other pieces of clothing, that was “caked in methamphetamine,” according to a press release […]

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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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