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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many hole cards is each player dealt in Texas Hold 'Em?

Each player is dealt two private hole cards face-down at the start of a Texas Hold 'Em hand.

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What major American city is nicknamed, "The Mile-High City?"

Denver, Colorado is nicknamed "The Mile-High City" because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet or 1,609 meters) above sea level.

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Where was Heineken beer first made?

Heineken beer was first made in Amsterdam, Netherlands, after 22-year-old Gerard Adriaan Heineken bought the "De Hooiberg" (The Haystack) brewery in 1864 and brewed the first official Heineken brand lager there in 1873.

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In the movie "Police Academy", what was the nickname of the tallest cadet?

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What is a rhino horn made of?

Rhino horns are not made of bone or attached to the skull. They are made entirely of keratin, the same tough fibrous protein that makes up human hair, fingernails, and animal hooves. 
Unlike the horns of most animals (like cattle or sheep), which have a bony core coated in a thin outer layer, a rhino's horn is solid keratin all the way through. It is essentially a dense, tightly packed bundle of fused hair-like fibers that grows continuously throughout the animal's life.

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