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Waymo car doesn’t have a driver, but does have new baby

December 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Waymo car doesn’t have a driver, but does have new baby

A driverless Waymo car spontaneously turned into a doctorless hospital when a passenger gave birth inside the autonomous vehicle. According to ABC affiliate KGO, the passenger had booked a Waymo to take them to UCSF Medical Center in […]

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A-mare-ican Airlines: Horse spotted running at JFK Airport

December 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A-mare-ican Airlines: Horse spotted running at JFK Airport

Generations of transportation collided when a horse was spotted running outside of an airport. ABC affiliate WABC reports that the loose animal was spotted galloping along the highway near New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The […]

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Quicksand still big problem for Utah hiker

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Quicksand still big problem for Utah hiker

Quicksand may not be a problem for John Mulaney, but it was for this Utah hiker. The Associated Press reports that the unnamed hiker got trapped in quicksand while making their way through Arches National Park. The hiker […]

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A golden opportunity: Nearly 2,400 dogs gather to break world record

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A golden opportunity: Nearly 2,400 dogs gather to break world record

What do you call a group of nearly 2,400 golden retrievers? For these dog lovers in Buenos Aires, they hope the term is “world record.” According to The Associated Press, people and dogs alike came together in the […]

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Who left their boat on the side of the highway?

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who left their boat on the side of the highway?

They say that the two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it. But what about the day they abandon it on the […]

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Friday 2/13

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What organ is inflamed by hepatitis?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, the organ responsible for filtering toxins and processing nutrients, and it can be caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or the immune system attacking the liver itself (autoimmune hepatitis). This inflammation damages liver cells, leading to symptoms like jaundice, pain, fatigue, and potentially severe scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure if chronic.  

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What famous ship was sunk on May 7, 1915?

The RMS Lusitania was a famous British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat (U-20) on May 7, 1915, off the coast of Ireland. The attack killed nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans, significantly swaying U.S. public opinion against Germany during World War I. 

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How many Smithsonian museums and galleries are in Washington, D.C.?

There are 17 Smithsonian museums, galleries, and the National Zoo located in the Washington, D.C. area, with nearly all offering free admission. These include major sites on the National Mall, such as the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 

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Which singer began her rise to superstardom actually as a dancer on a sketch-comedy television program?

Jennifer Lopez began her rise to superstardom as a dancer, specifically known as a "Fly Girl" on the sketch-comedy television program In Living Color in the early 1990s. She was a regular on the show from 1991 to 1993 before launching a successful career as an actress, singer, and dancer. 

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What alloy is comprised of copper and zinc?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2⁄3 copper and 1⁄3 zinc.

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