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98-year-old wing-walks his way to Guinness World Record

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 98-year-old wing-walks his way to Guinness World Record

Most of us just hope to still be able to walk at 98, but one British man’s done something considerably better: He’s now the world’s oldest wing-walker.  On Saturday, Harry Heasman managed to stay atop a plane […]

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Press your luck: Ohio man wins lotto multiple times in less than a year

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Press your luck: Ohio man wins lotto multiple times in less than a year

If you dream of winning the lottery — and who doesn’t? — you can take inspiration from one Ohio man who’s won multiple times in less than a year.  Identified only by his first name, Antwan’s winning […]

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Up-and-coming oinker abandoned at hotel, falls into police custody

June 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Up-and-coming oinker abandoned at hotel, falls into police custody

You can’t exactly call it the pinnacle of a policeman’s career, but officers in Slidell, Louisiana, have been playing hide-and-seek with a piglet. Officers posted about their pig adventure on Monday, which started with a call about […]

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It’s a wild world: Kangaroos and llamas are running amok in Texas

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on It’s a wild world: Kangaroos and llamas are running amok in Texas

In Elmendorf, Texas, which is just outside San Antonio, the animals seem to be running wild. And we’re not talking cows and horses, either.  Last week, an officer was out driving when he spotted a […]

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‘Could I BE wearing any more clothes?’: Idaho man sets T-shirt record

June 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Could I BE wearing any more clothes?’: Idaho man sets T-shirt record

A dude from Idaho just set a new Guinness World Record for putting on the most T-shirts in a minute.  David Rush needed to don 25 shirts to beat the previous record. Ever an overachiever, he […]

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What is the monarch butterfly’s favored host plant?

Milkweed -- Butterflies strategically lay their eggs on plants that will be eaten by the caterpillars after they hatch. Certain species have favorite plants, which are called host plants.

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Who played the role of John Anderton in the movie "Minority Report"?

Tom Cruise played the role of Chief John Anderton in the 2002 science-fiction movie Minority Report. 
Movie Details
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Character: Chief John Anderton, the head of a special police unit that stops crimes before they happen.
  • Plot: Anderton is accused of a future crime and must run to prove his innocence.

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Do ants sleep?

Yes, ants do sleep, but they do not sleep like humans do. Instead of one long stretch of sleep at night, ants take hundreds of short power naps throughout the 24-hour day.

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In what country would you find the active volcano "Fuji"?

You can find Mount Fuji in Japan. 
Key Facts
  • Location: Honshu island, crossing the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
  • Height: 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), making it the highest peak in the country.
  • Status: An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707.
  • Proximity: Located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

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What is Albumen more commonly known as?

Albumen is more commonly known as the egg white. 
Key Details
  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin albus, meaning "white".
  • Composition: It consists of about 90% water and 10% proteins (including various albumins) that protect the yolk and nourish a developing embryo.
  • Uses: It is widely used in cooking (like meringues and cakes), wine clarification, and historical photographic prints.

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