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What’s all that monkey business in the garage? Oh, an actual monkey

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What’s all that monkey business in the garage? Oh, an actual monkey

So no one told you life was gonna be this way. And by “be this way,” we mean featuring a loose monkey. Michael Beran, who owns the Missouri animal removal company Wildlife Command Center, tells the Jefferson […]

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Everyone’s crazy for a sharp-dressed cat, including the fire department

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Everyone’s crazy for a sharp-dressed cat, including the fire department

These firefighters came running just as fast as they could to rescue a particularly spiffy looking cat. The Lewiston Fire Department in Maine reports that it successfully rescued a “sharply dressed tuxedo cat from a […]

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First things first, Fancy the horse is the oldest

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First things first, Fancy the horse is the oldest

While perhaps not in the fast lane from L.A. to Tokyo, you’ll remember the name of Fancy the horse for another reason. At 37 years and 329 days old, Fancy officially holds the Guinness World Record for the […]

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Sit back, relax, but not too much: Tampa airport issues joking no-no on PJs

March 6, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sit back, relax, but not too much: Tampa airport issues joking no-no on PJs

The friendly skies will be a bit less comfortable if you’re flying through Tampa, Florida. The Tampa International Airport has issued a statement reading, “It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.” “After successfully banning Crocs […]

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Drink a bite to eat: Johnsonville launching Dr Pepper-inspired sausages

March 6, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Drink a bite to eat: Johnsonville launching Dr Pepper-inspired sausages

Johnsonville is pepping up its sausage game with a new flavor. People reports that the company has teamed up with Dr Pepper to launch a new sausage inspired by the soda’s famed 23 flavors. The result […]

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Tuesday 4/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What children's classic first chapter is titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole"?

The children's classic with the first chapter titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole" is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (often shortened to Alice in Wonderland), written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865. In this chapter, the protagonist, Alice, follows a waistcoat-wearing White Rabbit down a large hole, initiating her journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland

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What is the capital of South Korea?

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Korea. Situated on the lower Han River the capital is only 35 miles from the Demilitarized Zone established with North Korea in 1953.

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Which First Lady saved a portrait of George Washington from a fire at the White House?

First Lady Dolley Madison famously saved the iconic Lansdowne portrait of George Washington from the White House on August 24, 1814, shortly before British troops set fire to the building during the War of 1812. She ordered the large painting to be cut from its frame to ensure its safety before fleeing.

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Which U.S. President first added a putting green to the White House lawn?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower first added a putting green to the White House lawn in 1954. An avid golfer, Eisenhower had the 3,000-square-foot green installed on the South Lawn near the Oval Office to practice his short game, with assistance from the United States Golf Association (USGA) and private donations.

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How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

US swimmer Michael Phelps won a total of five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also secured one silver medal, bringing his total medal haul at the 2016 Games to six.

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