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Mittens the cat is mistakenly left on a plane and becomes a frequent flyer

January 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mittens the cat is mistakenly left on a plane and becomes a frequent flyer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New […]

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Before getting meatballs, wanna check the misplaced weapons section?

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Before getting meatballs, wanna check the misplaced weapons section?

Along with meatballs and build-it-yourself furniture, an IKEA location had another item in its inventory that definitely isn’t appropriate for civilian use. According to Politico, a Polish shipment of over 1,000 tons of anti-tank mine explosives was […]

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It’s a Christmas miracle! Man finds unopened present in wall of childhood house

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s a Christmas miracle! Man finds unopened present in wall of childhood house

When hiding your holiday gifts, make sure not to hide them too well, or they may be lost for nearly 50 years. That’s what happened to Tim King, of Lombard, Illinois, who found an unopened present […]

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First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here’s how they did it

January 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here’s how they did it

NEW YORK (AP) — A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake. New York conservation officials say a passerby reported seeing the moose […]

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Rikers Island: Where cat burglars meet feral cats

January 19, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rikers Island: Where cat burglars meet feral cats

Rikers Island is not only home to New York City’s largest jail, but also to about 300 to 350 feral cats. NYC news site The City reports on the significant cat population on Rikers, the result of […]

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Monday 5/25

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which tech company surpassed Microsoft in 2024 to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company?

Nvidia surpassed Microsoft in 2024 to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company. Driven by soaring demand for its artificial intelligence hardware, the chipmaker's market capitalization briefly surpassed both Microsoft and Apple during the summer of 2024. 

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is a gas giant with an equatorial diameter of about 88,846 miles (142,984 km), making it roughly 11 times wider than Earth. 

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Charleston is the capital of which US state?

Charleston is the capital and largest city of West Virginia. Situated in the southern part of the state at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, it serves as West Virginia's economic, cultural, and political hub. For more details on the area, you can visit the West Virginia Tourism Department or the City of Charleston Government sites.

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What year did Tom Hanks win the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the film "Philadelphia"?

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Who is Snoopy's arch enemy?

Snoopy's nemesis is the Red Baron, the infamous World War I flying ace. In his imaginary life as a WWI pilot, Snoopy frequently engages in epic aerial dogfights against him while sitting on top of his doghouse, often resulting in his famous cry: "Curse you, Red Baron!"

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