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Stolen pizza tips lead to reunion with missing hat

January 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stolen pizza tips lead to reunion with missing hat

The thieves who took a pizza joint’s tip jar could probably use a tip about leaving evidence behind. Stone Oven Pizza in Wichita Falls, Texas, reported in a Facebook post that a group of teenagers had stolen some […]

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‘It was either me or him and I won,’ British retiree says after beating back mugger

January 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘It was either me or him and I won,’ British retiree says after beating back mugger

LONDON (AP) — An 84-year-old British man armed only with a pair of trousers beat back a mugger half his age who tried to rob him at a laundry in the north of England. Ron […]

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Meet Hemsworth, the record-breaking Australian funnel-web spider

January 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meet Hemsworth, the record-breaking Australian funnel-web spider

What do you get when you bring together Thor, venom and record-breaking spiders? Surprisingly, not a comic book. The Australian Reptile Park has announced the introduction of Hemsworth, the largest-ever male funnel-web spider recorded by the organization. The […]

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It’s now illegal to get sick in this Italian village

January 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s now illegal to get sick in this Italian village

In a move that your boss would probably like to adopt, the mayor of an Italian village has ruled that residents are now forbidden from being sick. According to the BBC, those living in Beclastro have been “ordered […]

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Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space

January 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and if all goes according […]

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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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