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Possible church miracle turns out to actually be bacteria

April 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Possible church miracle turns out to actually be bacteria

While Easter is coming up soon, a church in Indiana thought it might have another miracle on its hands. According to The Associated Press, the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church discovered a piece of Communion wafer with mysterious red […]

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Long-tailed cat and very short goat earn new world records

April 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Long-tailed cat and very short goat earn new world records

Animals are continuing to break world records that you probably didn’t even know were world records. First, meet Mr. Pugsley Addams, a cat who lives in Mound, Minnesota, who now holds the Guinness title for longest tail […]

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Vroom vroom, straight to jail: Thieves try to speed away with eight stolen Corvettes

April 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Vroom vroom, straight to jail: Thieves try to speed away with eight stolen Corvettes

A group of car thieves is probably feeling more furious than fast after their plan to steal eight Corvettes was foiled. According to The Associated Press, the vehicles were taken through a cut fence at the GM Bowling Green Assembly […]

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Escaped otters lead zookeepers on a chase through snowy Wisconsin

April 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Escaped otters lead zookeepers on a chase through snowy Wisconsin

A pair of otters are on the loose in Suamico, Wisconsin, after escaping from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park. According to the zoo’s website, the otters, named Louie and Ophelia, found a way out of their enclosure during […]

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Bodega cats make New Yorkers’ hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations

April 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bodega cats make New Yorkers’ hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s “bodega cats” are beloved fixtures in the Big Apple — but they’re on the wrong side of the law. The convenience store cats that live at many of […]

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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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