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Seattle dentist maintains secret identity as real-life tooth fairy

July 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seattle dentist maintains secret identity as real-life tooth fairy

The real-life tooth fairy definitely isn’t sleepless, but she does live in Seattle.  Over 20 years ago, Dr. Purva Merchant created an email address that included the words “tooth fairy” in reference to her planned career as […]

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Giant trolls have a message for humans about protecting the planet

July 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Giant trolls have a message for humans about protecting the planet

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Nestled in forests around the world, a gentle army of giant wooden trolls want to show humans how to live better without destroying the planet. The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his […]

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The tortoise and the flare: Turtle accidentally starts house fire

July 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The tortoise and the flare: Turtle accidentally starts house fire

We didn’t start the fire, this tortoise did. The London Fire Brigade reports that it responded to a small apartment fire caused by a pet turtle accidentally knocking over its heat lamp in its tank, causing the […]

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Talk about a cliff-hanger: Stranded goat rescued

July 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about a cliff-hanger: Stranded goat rescued

Call it the GROAT: the greatest rescue of all time. A goat that was stranded on a Hawaii cliff for a week was finally saved, KHON2 reports. The operation required approaches from the land and the sea […]

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Escaped prisoner pulls the old hiding-in-the-laundry trick for real

July 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Escaped prisoner pulls the old hiding-in-the-laundry trick for real

Apparently all those old movies had it right: you can escape from prison through the laundry. CNN reports that an inmate in France’s Corbas prison made his way back to the outside world after hiding in the […]

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Friday 8/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the capital of Hawaii?

The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu, located on the southern shore of the island of Oʻahu. 
Key Facts About Honolulu
  • Population: Around 350,000 people live in the city, while the metro area holds nearly one million.
  • History: It has served as the capital since 1845, chosen by King Kamehameha III to replace the former capital of Lāhainā on Maui.
  • Geography: It is the westernmost and southernmost major city in the United States.

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From which language did the word "Ketchup" come?

The word ketchup comes from the Hokkien Chinese dialect, specifically from the word kê-chiap, which meant a fermented brine of pickled fish.

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How many instruments accompany someone singing "a cappella"?

Zero instruments accompany an a cappella performance. The term "a cappella" means singing or making music using only the human voice, with no physical instruments like guitars, pianos, or drums.

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What name is given to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders?

A doctor who specializes in skin disorders is called a dermatologist.
What Dermatologists Do
  • Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
  • Manage common issues like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
  • Treat serious diseases such as skin cancer.
  • Perform surgical and cosmetic procedure.

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Karakul and Dorset are types of what?

Karakul and Dorset are types of domestic sheep breeds.

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