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B-Dubs takes dub in lawsuit over boneless wings

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on B-Dubs takes dub in lawsuit over boneless wings

While Buffalo Wild Wings promises “Wings. Beer. Sports,” one person alleged that at least one-third of that slogan is going unfulfilled. Aimen Halim first sued the restaurant franchise in 2023, alleging that B-Dubs deceived customers […]

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Eagle’s heart will go on after being rescued from icy Hudson River

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Eagle’s heart will go on after being rescued from icy Hudson River

While Jack slipped into the watery depths despite Rose’s door possibly having enough room on it for two people, this bald eagle avoided a similar icy fate. The injured bird was spotted floating on a piece of […]

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GP-Messed up: Amazon vehicle accidentally drives onto muddy firing range

February 24, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on GP-Messed up: Amazon vehicle accidentally drives onto muddy firing range

Before you declare that a situation can’t get any worse, it’s important to remember that it most definitely can. Such is the lesson learned by an Amazon driver who got stuck in the mud on a […]

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Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

February 24, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

BALTIMORE (AP) — A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore’s National Aquarium. Security cameras captured the fun around 7 a.m. at the aquarium, which […]

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Hairy situation pits restaurant against alleged scammer

February 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hairy situation pits restaurant against alleged scammer

No scams are particularly nice, but if true, this alleged con job is definitely the pits. Australia’s 7 News reports that a restaurant in Sydney is accusing a man of purposefully planting one his own armpit hairs […]

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Tuesday 3/03

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many red squares are there on a standard checker board?

A standard checkerboard has 32 red squares. It consists of 64 total small squares, which alternate between 32 red (or light) and 32 black (or dark) colors.

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Where did Susie fall asleep in the Everly Brothers song "Wake Up Little Susie"?

In the 1957 Everly Brothers hit "Wake Up Little Susie," Susie falls asleep at the movies (specifically a drive-in theater) while on a date with the narrator. They doze off during the film and do not wake up until 4:00 AM, long past her 10:00 PM curfew.

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According to one popular interpretation, what does "Pinocchio" mean in Italian?

According to a popular interpretation based on its Tuscan dialect roots, "Pinocchio" is believed to be derived from the Italian words pino ("pine") and occhio ("eye"). This interpretation suggests the name translates to "pine eye" or "pine head," a nod to the character being a wooden puppet.

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Which famous actor was offered the role of Neo in the film "The Matrix" but turned it down?

Will Smith was offered the role of Neo in "The Matrix" but turned it down, choosing to star in the 1999 film Wild Wild West instead. Smith has stated he was "not mature enough as an actor" at the time and believed he would have "messed it up," ultimately praising Keanu Reeves's portrayal.

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What do butterflies use their antennae for?

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