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Owl causes hoot after falling asleep in antique shop

March 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Owl causes hoot after falling asleep in antique shop

Owls can live to over 10 years old in the wild, but that hardly makes them antiques. That didn’t stop one eastern screech owl from deciding to take a nap in an antique shop. According […]

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What’s all that monkey business in the garage? Oh, an actual monkey

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What’s all that monkey business in the garage? Oh, an actual monkey

So no one told you life was gonna be this way. And by “be this way,” we mean featuring a loose monkey. Michael Beran, who owns the Missouri animal removal company Wildlife Command Center, tells the Jefferson […]

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Everyone’s crazy for a sharp-dressed cat, including the fire department

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Everyone’s crazy for a sharp-dressed cat, including the fire department

These firefighters came running just as fast as they could to rescue a particularly spiffy looking cat. The Lewiston Fire Department in Maine reports that it successfully rescued a “sharply dressed tuxedo cat from a […]

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First things first, Fancy the horse is the oldest

March 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First things first, Fancy the horse is the oldest

While perhaps not in the fast lane from L.A. to Tokyo, you’ll remember the name of Fancy the horse for another reason. At 37 years and 329 days old, Fancy officially holds the Guinness World Record for the […]

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Sit back, relax, but not too much: Tampa airport issues joking no-no on PJs

March 6, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sit back, relax, but not too much: Tampa airport issues joking no-no on PJs

The friendly skies will be a bit less comfortable if you’re flying through Tampa, Florida. The Tampa International Airport has issued a statement reading, “It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.” “After successfully banning Crocs […]

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Friday 4/17

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What actor played the role of Hans Gruber in the original "Die Hard" movie?

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Which Apollo mission was launched on April 11, 1970?

The Apollo 13 mission was launched on April 11, 1970. The oxygen tank explosion occurred two days into the flight, on April 13, 1970.

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Which U.S. state is famous for its bluebonnets?

Many generations of Texans have adored bluebonnets. In fact, it was on this day over one hundred years ago – March 7, 1901 to be exact – that the Texas legislature proclaimed the bluebonnet the State Flower of Texas.

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Which pilot stated, "The most effective way to do it, is to do it"?

“The most effective way to do it is to do it.” — Amelia Earhart. Progress is created by taking the first step, starting the project, making the decision, and moving forward. Momentum builds confidence, and meaningful results follow action.

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Which fairy-tale princess originally had two children named Dawn and Day?

The princess who originally had two children named Dawn and Day is Princess Aurora, also known as Briar Rose, from Disney's "Sleeping Beauty." In this story, Aurora is placed under a curse by the evil fairy Maleficent which causes her to fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years.

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