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R2-delay you: Plane stuck on tarmac while dealing with robot passenger

May 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on R2-delay you: Plane stuck on tarmac while dealing with robot passenger

While some people might try to nap on a plane, one particular passenger had to literally power down so that their flight could take off. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a Southwest flight traveling from […]

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Tar-vel Comics: Montreal residents turn to vigilantism to fix potholes

May 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tar-vel Comics: Montreal residents turn to vigilantism to fix potholes

Great power comes with great responsibility, and for these residents of Montreal, that means the responsibility to fix damaged roads. According to Montreal’s The Gazette, the city has seen an increase of vigilante efforts to repair potholes. […]

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Nipper the giant dog of Albany may need a new home

May 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nipper the giant dog of Albany may need a new home

We all know about Clifford the big red dog, but what about Nipper the big white dog? Nipper is a 28-foot-tall statue that sits atop a warehouse in Albany, New York. Unlike Clifford the fictional […]

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90-year-old TSA officer surprised with birthday party at airport

May 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 90-year-old TSA officer surprised with birthday party at airport

Staff at John Wayne Airport gathered this week to celebrate a veteran Transportation Security Administration officer as he turned 90 years old. TSA officers, family members and friends threw a surprise birthday party for Lawrence […]

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Squirrel nest built in engine triggers ‘every warning light’ in car

May 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Squirrel nest built in engine triggers ‘every warning light’ in car

As it turns out, it’s not safe to drive a car with an engine of squirrels. According to FFXnow, a driver in Fairfax, Connecticut, turned on their car and “saw every warning light come on.” Upon further […]

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Friday 5/15

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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