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Canadian robbers steal more than a bit of butter

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Canadian robbers steal more than a bit of butter

We don’t know what you can bake with five figures worth of butter, but apparently a group of robbers was determined to find out. As shared by Canada’s Peel Police, six people have been arrested and charged […]

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This pro golfer could use a caddie in the kitchen, too

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This pro golfer could use a caddie in the kitchen, too

Whether in the kitchen or on the golf course, using the right tool is always important. That was the lesson two-time Masters winner Scottie Scheffler learned after being sidelined by an injury sustained while cooking ravioli.  As reported […]

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Turn an onion ring into engagement bling at Red Robin

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Turn an onion ring into engagement bling at Red Robin

If you’re hoping to propose to your sweetheart but maybe don’t have the funds for the perfect ring, perhaps Red Robin can help. The home of bottomless fries has launched a sweepstakes offering a chance […]

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Pittsburgh employee’s day interrupted by exploding toilet

February 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pittsburgh employee’s day interrupted by exploding toilet

A toilet really did a number on a Pittsburgh city employee, and we’re not talking about number 1 or number 2. According to WPXI, the employee was injured when a toilet in a government building exploded due […]

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The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

February 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The fire-breathing dragon statue’s energy bill is too damn high

Like a father making sure no one’s been messing with the thermostat, the city of Krakow, Poland, is also concerned about its energy bill. The culprit? Not the darn kids, but a statue of a fire-breathing […]

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Thursday 8/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

Paul Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.

Key Details
  • Childhood Friends: Allen and Gates met at the Lakeside School in Seattle.
  • Location: They started the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Original Name: They first called it Micro-Soft, short for microcomputer software.

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv (also spelled Kiev). [1]
Quick Facts
  • Location: North-central Ukraine, sitting on both banks of the Dnieper River.
  • Population: Around 2.9 million people.

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Tips of hair that are damaged are called what?

Damaged tips of hair are most commonly called split ends (scientifically known as trichoptilosis).

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Most people breathe through one nostril at a time - True or False?

True, most people naturally breathe more through one nostril at a time due to a subconscious physiological process known as the nasal cycle.
How the Nasal Cycle Works
  • Alternating Airflow: The autonomic nervous system causes the blood vessels in the nasal tissues (turbinates) to swell on one side while shrinking on the other. 
  • Dominant Side: This shift makes one nostril the primary airway while the other is partially congested. 
  • Switching Time: The dominant side naturally alternates every 30 minutes to 6 hours, though most people do not notice it during normal daily activities. 
  • Purpose: This resting process keeps the nasal tissues moist, improves filtration, and enhances your sense of smell.

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Margaret Mitchell published only one book during her lifetime, the 1936 Civil War-era novel Gone with the Wind. 
    • Publication Year: 1936
  • Awards Won: National Book Award (1936) and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1937)
  • Legacy: It became one of the best-selling books of all time and was adapted into a famous 1939 film.

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