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This just in! Bird flies into reporter’s face

December 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This just in! Bird flies into reporter’s face

A New Zealand TV reporter inadvertently found herself starring in an unsanctioned remake of The Birds. Jess Tyson, who works on the show Te Ao with Moana, was filming a segment outdoors on a windy day when […]

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Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

This Las Vegas tourist had a lot to be thankful for on their Thanksgiving. KSNV reports that the Sin City visitor stopped by the Fontainebleau resort on Turkey Day and placed a $25 bet at a Dragon Link slot machine. […]

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Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

Charlotte Astor is a punk rocker, and so was her mom, Shannon Astor. Now, Charlotte is determined to find her mom’s long-lost demo tape. Charlotte tells NJ Advance Media that her mom’s hardcore band, Seed, recorded their lone demo in […]

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San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons involving the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and pulling an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to issue […]

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Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

If you’ve ever had a rough morning after a night of partying, then you and this raccoon have something in common. The Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter in Virginia reports that a raccoon broke […]

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Friday 12/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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