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Pittsburgh employee’s day interrupted by exploding toilet

February 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pittsburgh employee’s day interrupted by exploding toilet

A toilet really did a number on a Pittsburgh city employee, and we’re not talking about number 1 or number 2. According to WPXI, the employee was injured when a toilet in a government building exploded due […]

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The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

Like a father making sure no one’s been messing with the thermostat, the city of Krakow, Poland, is also concerned about its energy bill. The culprit? Not the darn kids, but a statue of a fire-breathing […]

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Puke-osaurus: Uncovered fossilized vomit dates back 66 million years

February 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Puke-osaurus: Uncovered fossilized vomit dates back 66 million years

Once upon a time, a fish had an upset tummy and puked its guts out. Sixty-six million years later, that puke is now available for the world to see. According to the BBC, a Danish man […]

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The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

February 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. David Stein called a snake catcher […]

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It’s the ‘purr-fect’ job. Britain’s top feline diplomat comes out of retirement

February 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s the ‘purr-fect’ job. Britain’s top feline diplomat comes out of retirement

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new job. Palmerston, former Chief Mouser to the Foreign Office, is now the U.K. chief four-legged representative in Bermuda. The news […]

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Which planet is famous for its rings?

Saturn is the planet in our solar system famously known for its prominent, extensive, and bright ring system. While Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also possess rings, Saturn's are the most visible and complex, composed of billions of particles of ice and rock ranging from dust-sized to house-sized boulders.

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What vegetable takes its name from the capital of Belgium?

Brussels sprouts take their name from the capital of Belgium, where they were cultivated as early as the 13th century and became widely popular by the 16th century. These miniature cabbage-like vegetables are part of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages

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What continent is Moldova a part of?

Moldova is located on the continent of Europe. Specifically, it is a landlocked country situated in Eastern Europe, bordered to the west by Romania and to the north, east, and south by Ukraine. It is located east of the Carpathian Mountains and is part of the East European Plain.

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What sport has a hooker in a scrum?

A hooker is a position in Rugby Union and Rugby League that plays a key role in the scrum. Positioned in the middle of the front row between two props (wearing jersey number 2), the hooker is responsible for "hooking" (striking) the ball backward with their foot to secure possession.

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Where would you find your Glabella?

The glabella is the smooth, slightly elevated skin area on the forehead located directly between the eyebrows and superior to the nose (nasion). It is a bony landmark on the frontal bone often referred to as the site for treating frown lines ("11s") with Botox. It lies just above the intersection of the frontonasal suture.

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