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Parrot goes on an underwater adventure

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Parrot goes on an underwater adventure

Polly wants a deep sea adventure? A man’s pet parrot named Bebe has been in the sky and on land — and now it has explored under the sea, thanks to a specially crafted submarine. […]

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Gaming grandma: 91-year-old found playing video games after welfare check

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gaming grandma: 91-year-old found playing video games after welfare check

You’re never too old to be a gamer.  A 91-year-old Ohio woman is alive and well after police conducted a welfare check and found her playing video games. Cleveland.com reports the woman was enrolled in her city’s voluntary […]

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SantaCon organizer on naughty list after being arrested for wire fraud

April 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on SantaCon organizer on naughty list after being arrested for wire fraud

Stefan Pildes can probably expect a lump of coal in his stocking this Christmas. Pildes, who’s the organizer of New York City’s infamous SantaCon, has been arrested for federal wire fraud charges.  SantaCon encourages revelers to dress up […]

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Chiropractic office needs own tune-up after run-in with escaped cow

April 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Chiropractic office needs own tune-up after run-in with escaped cow

While the merits of chiropractic care are often debated, we can probably all agree that it probably won’t do much to fix a broken window. ABC affiliate KAKE reports that a cow broke through the window of Jordan […]

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FAA to stop, collaborate & listen while investigating ice falling through roof

April 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FAA to stop, collaborate & listen while investigating ice falling through roof

While Vanilla Ice once declared, “If there was a problem, yo, I’ll solve it,” we think a different sort of authority is needed for this icy situation. According to the Los Angeles County Supervisor’s office, a […]

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Monday 5/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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