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Mittens the cat is mistakenly left on a plane and becomes a frequent flyer

January 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mittens the cat is mistakenly left on a plane and becomes a frequent flyer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New […]

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Before getting meatballs, wanna check the misplaced weapons section?

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Before getting meatballs, wanna check the misplaced weapons section?

Along with meatballs and build-it-yourself furniture, an IKEA location had another item in its inventory that definitely isn’t appropriate for civilian use. According to Politico, a Polish shipment of over 1,000 tons of anti-tank mine explosives was […]

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It’s a Christmas miracle! Man finds unopened present in wall of childhood house

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s a Christmas miracle! Man finds unopened present in wall of childhood house

When hiding your holiday gifts, make sure not to hide them too well, or they may be lost for nearly 50 years. That’s what happened to Tim King, of Lombard, Illinois, who found an unopened present […]

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First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here’s how they did it

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here’s how they did it

NEW YORK (AP) — A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake. New York conservation officials say a passerby reported seeing the moose […]

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Rikers Island: Where cat burglars meet feral cats

January 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rikers Island: Where cat burglars meet feral cats

Rikers Island is not only home to New York City’s largest jail, but also to about 300 to 350 feral cats. NYC news site The City reports on the significant cat population on Rikers, the result of […]

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Thursday 2/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What color is the supposedly cursed Hope Diamond?

The Hope Diamond is a deep, fancy dark grayish-blue color, weighing 45.52 carats. Its distinctive blue color is caused by trace amounts of boron within its crystal structure. Notably, it also exhibits a, sometimes considered "creepy" or "cursed," red phosphorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light. 

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What is the frothy foam on top of a freshly poured beer called?

The frothy foam on top of a freshly poured beer is called the head (or sometimes the collar). It is a collection of bubbles—primarily carbon dioxide (CO2cap C cap O sub 2 𝐶𝑂2) released during pouring—that rises to the surface, held together by proteins from malt. A proper head enhances aroma, protects the beer from oxidation, and provides a creamy texture. 

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Who was the youngest member of the Jackson 5?

Randy Jackson (Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson) was the youngest member to join the Jackson 5, officially replacing his brother Jermaine in 1975 when the group moved to Epic Records. While Michael Jackson was the youngest of the original lineup, Randy was the youngest of the Jackson brothers and later became a key member. 

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Which naturally occurring element is heaviest by atomic weight?

Uranium (U), with an atomic number of 92 and a standard atomic weight of approximately 238.03, is recognized as the heaviest element found naturally in significant, stable amounts on Earth. While trace amounts of other elements like plutonium can be found, uranium remains the heaviest element that is not synthetic or solely the product of artificial, human-made reactions. 

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Who wrote the operas "The Magic Flute" and "The Marriage of Figaro"?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) wrote both The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), which premiered in 1791, and The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), which premiered in 1786. These renowned operas are cornerstones of the classical repertoire, composed during his prolific career in Vienna, Austria. 

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