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Oklahoma pool site of syn-cow-nized swimming

August 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oklahoma pool site of syn-cow-nized swimming

Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain and cows fall in swimming pools. A resident of the Oklahoma city Drumright learned that second part when, as KOTV reports, a wandering cow hopped into his 4-foot […]

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Get off my farm: Record-breaking alpaca behaves like a ‘grumpy old man’

August 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Get off my farm: Record-breaking alpaca behaves like a ‘grumpy old man’

If you were the oldest member of your species, you might be a little grumpy, too. So it’s understandable that Hawthornden Wainui the alpaca, who’s been named by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living alpaca in captivity, […]

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Introducing the New York Kitty Subway system

August 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Introducing the New York Kitty Subway system

A kitten has found its fur-ever home thanks to a chance encounter on the New York City Subway. NYC resident Betsaida Mercado was riding the train when suddenly a small cat jumped into the car, just as […]

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Move over spidey-sense, our wasp warnings are tingling

August 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Move over spidey-sense, our wasp warnings are tingling

After battling murder hornets, are radioactive wasps next? The Associated Press reports that a radioactive wasp nest was found at South Carolina’s Savannah River Site, where parts for nuclear bombs were once made.  While no wasps […]

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How sweet! Half-eaten candy bar steals spotlight from marriage proposal

August 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How sweet! Half-eaten candy bar steals spotlight from marriage proposal

This couple’s proposal story comes with some extra, if unintentional, sugar. Kevin Arrieta popped the question to his girlfriend, Natali Melani, during a trip to Greece, and had set up a camera to record the moment. But, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What homerun hitter was nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat"?

The home run hitter nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat" was Babe Ruth. 
He earned the famous moniker—along with other nicknames like "The Bambino"—during his legendary career in the 1920s and 1930s, mostly with the New York Yankees, for his unmatched power hitting that completely changed the game of baseball

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The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which Ocean?

The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean (specifically bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south).

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In baseball, which number references the shortstop?

The shortstop position is number 6 in baseball scorekeeping. 
Official scorers use numbers from 1 to 9 to record defensive plays:
  • 1: Pitcher (P)

  • 2: Catcher (C)

  • 3: First Baseman (1B)

  • 4: Second Baseman (2B)

  • 5: Third Baseman (3B)

  • 6: Shortstop (SS)

  • 7: Left Fielder (LF)

  • 8: Center Fielder (CF)

  • 9: Right Fielder (RF)

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How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor have?

Elizabeth Taylor was married eight times to seven different men. 
Her husbands in order were:
  • Conrad "Nicky" Hilton Jr. (1950–1951)

  • Michael Wilding (1952–1957)

  • Mike Todd (1957–1958)

  • Eddie Fisher (1959–1964)

  • Richard Burton (1964–1974) — She married him twice.

  • Richard Burton (1975–1976) — Her fifth husband became her sixth marriage.

  • John Warner (1976–1982)

  • Larry Fortensky (1991–1996)

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What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin. 
  • Location: Situated on the east coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Liffey.

  • Status: Serves as the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland.

  • History: Founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century

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