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Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

March 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

NEW YORK (AP) — A Cheeto shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard has sold at auction for a total cost of $87,840. The Goldin auction house listed the snack as sold on Sunday. “Presented is a 3-inch […]

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Subway grate tries to bind woman’s ring in darkness

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Subway grate tries to bind woman’s ring in darkness

They call New York City the city that never sleeps, which is probably because everyone is lying wide awake in bed terrified that they might drop something in a subway grate. Such was the horror […]

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Ocean’s #1 or #2: Prized golden toilet stolen in ‘audacious raid’

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ocean’s #1 or #2: Prized golden toilet stolen in ‘audacious raid’

The trial in the case of the missing golden toilet has begun. Back in 2019, the prized 18-carat piece was stolen from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. The alleged burglars were charged in 2023, and […]

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Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

March 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

EUTIN, Germany (AP) — It’s timber over Tinder in a forest in northern Germany where the Bridegroom’s Oak has connected lovers for more than a century. Known as “Bräutigamseiche” in German, the Bridegroom’s Oak has […]

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If a winning lottery ticket is bought with a stolen credit card, who gets the money?

March 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If a winning lottery ticket is bought with a stolen credit card, who gets the money?

If your credit card was used to purchase a winning lottery ticket, you’d probably be very happy. However, if you weren’t the one using your credit card, you may feel a bit less happy. Such […]

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Thursday 3/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is January's birthstone?

The primary January birthstone is Garnet, a gemstone typically known for its deep red color but available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, and purple. Garnet symbolizes protection, friendship, and strength, and is commonly used in jewelry like necklaces and rings, ranking 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale by American Gem Society. 

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Which U.S. state has the peach blossom for its state flower?

Delaware has the peach blossom (Prunus persica) as its official state flower, a designation adopted on May 9, 1895. It was chosen to honor the state's significant agricultural history as a major producer of peaches, historically known as the "Peach State".

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Which U.S. president asked Jet Li to be his personal body guard?

President Richard Nixon asked a young Jet Li to be his personal bodyguard in 1974. During a White House performance by the Chinese national Wushu team, the then-11-year-old Li so impressed Nixon with his martial arts skills that the president said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being my bodyguard when you grow up?". 

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Who took home the Country Music Association very first music video award in 1984 for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight"?

Hank Williams Jr. took home the inaugural Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Video of the Year for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight" in 1984. The groundbreaking, star-studded video, directed by John Goodhue, featured cameo appearances from numerous country legends and was recognized for its technological achievement at the time.

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What does sonography use to make pictures of the inside of the body?

Sonography (ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves, typically between 2 and 18 MHz, to create real-time images of the body's internal structures. A transducer sends these sound waves into the body and detects their echoes as they bounce off tissues, allowing a computer to calculate distances and form2D images without radiation.

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