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Cow udderly useless in rescuing stuck paraglider

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cow udderly useless in rescuing stuck paraglider

In case you might have thought otherwise, cows aren’t going to be much help in rescuing stuck paragliders. Firefighters in Italy came to the assistance of a paraglider who flew into a tree and was […]

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Kitten rescued from vat of glue stuck with new name: Elmer

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kitten rescued from vat of glue stuck with new name: Elmer

A 6-week-old kitten who was rescued from a vat of industrial glue has officially been given a name: Elmer. Cassie Davidson of the Humane Society of North Texas says a good Samaritan brought the kitten […]

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Operation Bear Claw brings on forced hibernation for faux foursome

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Operation Bear Claw brings on forced hibernation for faux foursome

Four Californians decided they’d cooked up a honey of a scheme in 2024. They’d dress up in a bear costume, destroy some luxury cars and walk away with a fat insurance settlement.  For awhile, it worked, with […]

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3-year-old steals the show with Little League walk-up

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 3-year-old steals the show with Little League walk-up

A California toddler couldn’t help but feel the music when his walk-up song came on during a Little League baseball game. In a viral TikTok video shared by Melissa Roque, Roque’s 3-year-old son, Vince, shows off his […]

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Talk about poop music: Your potty playlist is here

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about poop music: Your potty playlist is here

There’s no doubt plenty of folks love to listen to music in the car, while they cook or even when they’re just relaxing, but what about in the bathroom? Well, LUXE Bidet is making sure […]

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Monday 5/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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