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Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

Much like in the classic “On Top of Spaghetti,” this Meatball found itself in a precarious situation, and not because somebody sneezed. The Alaska Zoo reports in a Facebook post that it’s taken in a new opossum […]

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Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

A lunch outside by the water sounds nice in theory until the seagulls start to circle. It is with that in mind that a new study hoping to protect food from thieving birds has uncovered […]

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The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

Garth Brooks famously has friends in low places, but Chesney the kangaroo can reach high places. Chesney, named after country star Kenny Chesney, escaped from his home at the Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, […]

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Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg famously posited that embossing the word “KitKat” onto a candy bar “robs you of chocolate.” Perhaps it was with that in mind that thieves allegedly stole 12 tons of KitKats. The candy’s […]

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Woman caught with DWI: Driving while in virtual court

April 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Woman caught with DWI: Driving while in virtual court

As if it wasn’t obvious to begin with, we can now add “calling into your court hearing” to the list of things to not do while you’re driving. According to ABC affiliate WXYZ, Kim Carroll had called […]

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Sunday 4/12

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In which sport is the America's Cup awarded?

The America's Cup is awarded in the sport of sailing. It is a prestigious international match racing competition between sailing yachts, recognized as the oldest active trophy in international sport, first held in 1851. The competition tests sailing skill, technology, and design.

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Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?

Peter Sellers was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine, featured in April 1964 dressed as a desert sheik. While other men appeared on covers alongside female models later, it was not until Hugh Hefner appeared solo in 2017 that a man was honored as a solo cover star.

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Which country has the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, not Egypt. While Egypt is more famous for its structures, Sudan is home to roughly 200 to 255 known Nubian pyramids, which is nearly twice the number of pyramids found in Egypt (roughly 118–138). 

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Which Disney villain turns into a giant snake in the final battle with the hero?

The Disney villain who transforms into a giant, monstrous cobra during the final battle with the hero is Jafar from the 1992 animated film Aladdin. In the climax, Jafar uses his sorcerer powers to become a giant snake to constrict Aladdin before eventually wishing himself into an all-powerful genie. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

The famous phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered"—or in Latin, Veni, vidi, vici—is attributed to the Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar. He used the phrase around 47 BCE to describe his swift and decisive victory against King Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela, likely in a letter to the Roman Senate.

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Monday 4/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country and western singer is best remembered for her recording of "Crazy"?

Patsy Cline is best remembered for her iconic 1961 recording of "Crazy". Written by Willie Nelson, the song became a signature hit for Cline, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Her version is considered a "Nashville Sound" classic, featuring the Jordanaires and producer Owen Bradley

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Who provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from 1928 to 1946?

Walt Disney himself provided the voice for Mickey Mouse from his debut in 1928 until 1946. As the creator, he supplied the character's signature falsetto voice, laughs, and squeaks in classic shorts like Steamboat Willie, before passing the role to Jimmy Macdonald.

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What country has the world's longest single tram line?

Belgium holds the record for the world's longest single tram line with the Coast Tram (Kusttram). This line stretches 67 kilometers (roughly 42 miles) along the entire Belgian coastline, running from De Panne near the French border to Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border.

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Which university did Bill Gates drop out of in the 1970s to start Microsoft?

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 after three semesters to found Microsoft with Paul Allen. The then-20-year-old took a leave of absence to develop software for the MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer and never returned to complete his studies, though he later received an honorary degree in 2007.

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Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as what?

In the 1830s, ketchup was first sold as a medicine to treat ailments like indigestion, diarrhea, and jaundice. Marketed by American physician Dr. John Cook Bennett in 1834, it was sold as "tomato pills" and promoted as a "cure-all" for various digestive issues before later evolving into a popular condiment

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