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A slice of history: New Haven attempting to set record for largest pizza party

July 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A slice of history: New Haven attempting to set record for largest pizza party

Do you like pizza? Do you like to party? Then it may be time to plan a trip to New Haven, Connecticut. NBC New York reports that the city is attempting to break the Guinness World […]

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We’ve heard of a traffic jam, but this is ridiculous!

July 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on We’ve heard of a traffic jam, but this is ridiculous!

There are traffic jams, and then there’s traffic caused by jam. The streets of Mission, British Columbia, Canada, were dealing with the latter when crates of blueberries spilled from the back of a pickup truck. […]

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Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show

July 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday. But a rare young dinosaur skeleton stole […]

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Rodeo bull of multiple names tracked down after five-day search

July 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rodeo bull of multiple names tracked down after five-day search

If you’re going to be on the run from authorities, it probably would help to have a fake name or two. Perhaps that’s why an escaped rodeo bull was known by multiple aliases.  According to CBS […]

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Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave

July 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Indian police find Russian woman and her 2 daughters living in an isolated forest cave

NEW DELHI (AP) — Police in India’s southern Karnataka state said Wednesday they found a Russian woman and her two young daughters living in isolation in a remote forest cave. The woman, identified as Nina […]

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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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