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A different-kind-of-gun wedding: Packed pistol almost derails Italian nuptials

December 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A different-kind-of-gun wedding: Packed pistol almost derails Italian nuptials

As the famous quote from The Godfather goes, “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” Had this Tennessee man followed that advice, he wouldn’t have made his fiancée worry they were going to miss their flight to their Italian […]

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Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

Parents will do anything for their kids, including testing the limits of the human body in hopes of breaking a Guinness World Record. That’s why Sweden’s Martin Ströby decided to try to set the record for most matches held […]

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Seal sets sail to avoid killer whales

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seal sets sail to avoid killer whales

A seal refused to have its fate as orca food sealed. Video shared by the CBC shows a seal hop onto a moving boat to avoid a pod of orcas on the hunt. Smith Siromaskul, one of […]

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Ohio police try to get cow to moo-ve off highway

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ohio police try to get cow to moo-ve off highway

A cow decided to hoof it on an Ohio highway, prompting a response from police. The Hilliard Division of Police shared a video on Facebook of body cam footage showing officers informing drivers of the situation and running […]

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Flush with cash: Golden toilet sells for $12 million at auction

November 30, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Flush with cash: Golden toilet sells for $12 million at auction

Twelve million dollars is a lot of money to flush down the toilet, golden though it may be. That’s how much an 18-karat gold, fully functioning toilet sold for at an auction held by Sotheby’s.  Cheekily titled America, the toilet […]

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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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