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If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on If it’s called an airplane, why can’t we open the door and get some?

A man is under medical evaluation after allegedly trying to open the cabin door of an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas midflight. The man, only identified as a Canadian national, allegedly asked a […]

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Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rats feel the need for cheese … and speed

Remember that movie where Stuart Little, that mouse from the story books, drove his little sports car around the house? Well, it turns out he isn’t the only rodent with a need for speed. University […]

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Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who’s the weasel that stole the children’s slippers?

Taking off one’s shoes when entering a home in Japan is customary. Likewise, preschoolers are instructed to remove their shoes and put on a pair of slippers that they store in dedicated cubby boxes overnight. […]

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The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The sins are real, but the preacher is virtual: Swiss church features AI Jesus in confessional

Artificial intelligence is being used in all sorts of areas these days, and believe it or not, that includes the church.  DW News reports that St. Peter’s Church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has basically outsourced confessions to a hologram […]

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Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh dear: Deer crashes into gym, does its business in locker room

You’ve heard of a gym rat, but what about a gym deer? Well, one Tennessee gym recently had to deal with just that, and let’s just say the animal was not a welcome member.  Competitive […]

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Tuesday 3/23

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which is bigger, the state of Florida or England?

Florida is bigger than England. The little state of Florida covers a total area of 170,304 km2. England takes up a mere 130,395 km2.

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Who did Muhammad Ali defeat to gain the World Heavyweight boxing title for the first time?

On February 25, 1964, Ali defeated the heavily favored Sonny Liston in six rounds to become heavyweight champ, after which he famously declared, “I am the greatest!”

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What does Ambidextrous mean?

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Thor is the son of which Norse god?

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In the US, what is the name of Dennis the Menace's dog?

In the US version of the comic strip Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketcham, the name of Dennis Mitchell's dog is Ruff. Ruff is a large, shaggy, and friendly dog who is often seen with Dennis, in contrast to the UK version where the character has a dog named Gnasher. 

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