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Unruly passenger forces Milan-bound flight to return to NYC

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Unruly passenger forces Milan-bound flight to return to NYC

Passengers on a flight from New York City to Milan hoping to wake up in Italy instead found themselves back at their starting point. According to a statement from American Airlines, which was operating the […]

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A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power outages and technological scarcity, this eatery has leaped into the 21st century with digital […]

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Airline passenger crunched after being unable to pay for in-flight Pringles

April 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Airline passenger crunched after being unable to pay for in-flight Pringles

While air travel allows us the luxury of eating chips while flying thousands of feet in the air, it also presents the dilemma of what happens when you can’t pay for said chips while flying […]

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Boat mix-up turns American into lifetime fan of English soccer team

April 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boat mix-up turns American into lifetime fan of English soccer team

An American tourist’s mix-up in London has resulted in a lifelong emotional commitment. According to the BBC, Arizona student Evan Johnston was wandering through the English capital when he hopped on a boat that he thought was a […]

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See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

April 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Residents of all ages in a small Michigan community formed a human chain and helped a local bookshop move each of its 9,100 books — one by one — to a […]

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Monday 4/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," a nickname highlighting its immense water resources, though the state actually contains 11,842 lakes of 10 acres or more. Formed by retreating glaciers, these lakes are a major feature of the state's geography, tourism, and culture, primarily used for recreation like fishing, boating, and ice fishing.

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Transom, poop and keel are all parts of a what?

Transom, poop, and keel are all parts of a boat or ship. 

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  • Transom: The flat, vertical surface at the stern (rear) where an outboard motor is often attached.
  • Poop: The stern, or highest rear deck of a ship.
  • Keel: The structural backbone running along the bottom of the hull for stability.

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In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off", what was Ferris’ girlfriend’s first name?

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Who said "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap"?

Dolly Parton is the country singer and songwriter who famously said, "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!". She often used this line to describe her meticulously crafted, over-the-top image, noting that her style was inspired by the "town tramp".

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What comet can be seen from Earth about every 75 years?

Halley's Comet (officially designated 1P/Halley) is the famous comet that can be seen from Earth with the naked eye approximately every 75–76 years. It last passed through the inner solar system in 1986 and is projected to return in 2061. It is the only short-period comet visible to the naked eye that can appear twice in a human lifetime.

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