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Fox has trouble outfoxing jar of peanut butter

May 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fox has trouble outfoxing jar of peanut butter

No matter how clever you are, sometimes you still end up stuck in a sticky situation. Such was the case for this fox in Pennsylvania, who wasn’t able to use its cunning to remove a […]

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How sleepy is that bear in the window? Bear-y

May 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How sleepy is that bear in the window? Bear-y

If you ever thought that a window well was the perfect shape to curl up in and take a nap, then you and this bear are of one mind. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports that […]

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Brady the goat touches down at Massachusetts home, refused to leave

May 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Brady the goat touches down at Massachusetts home, refused to leave

While some by consider Tom Brady the G.O.A.T. when it comes to quarterbacking, Brady the goat might be the greatest of all time at refusing to leave a property. According to NBC Boston, the goat Brady — […]

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Not very sweet: Soft-serve statue goes missing from Boston bakery

May 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Not very sweet: Soft-serve statue goes missing from Boston bakery

A Boston bakery is asking for help in locating its lost mascot. According to Boston.com, the statue of a vanilla soft-serve cone outside the Flour Bakery has gone missing. The statue, dubbed Swirly, was “last seen […]

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There’s nothing in the rule book that says dogs can’t run the mini-marathon

May 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on There’s nothing in the rule book that says dogs can’t run the mini-marathon

They say that “dog bites man” is not a newsworthy story, but what about “dog races man”? That’s what happened during the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indianapolis, when a dog was spotting keeping pace with the […]

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Friday 6/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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

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