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Tree-hugging record goes timber once more

January 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tree-hugging record goes timber once more

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Well, one person made sure that one particular tree stayed upright, and her voice was […]

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Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

January 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 77-pound mountain lion set off a scramble Tuesday as it wandered through San Francisco’s wealthy Pacific Heights neighborhood before finally being captured as onlookers safely peered from their home windows […]

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California man finds $6K in loose bills on his lawn

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on California man finds $6K in loose bills on his lawn

Imagine you find $6,000 and some random items rolling around in your front yard. Do you give ’em back — or start filling out a bank deposit? In Nevada City, California, we can report that […]

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Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

None of us love it when our train is delayed, especially when it’s because of something out of left field — like a runaway emu.  As odd as it sounds, that’s exactly what happened Thursday […]

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NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

New York City has a rat problem. Duh, right? Not that one, though, a new one. Strong Island Animal Rescue League is now hard at work trying to find homes for hundreds of pet white rats […]

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Saturday 4/18

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What actress was Tom Cruise’s first wife?

Tom Cruise's first wife was actress Mimi Rogers. They were married on May 9, 1987, and divorced in February 1990. Rogers is credited with introducing Cruise to Scientology, as she was a member of the organization at the time.

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Which is the highest state in the US?

Colorado is generally considered the highest U.S. state, having the highest average elevation of 6,800 feet. However, Alaska holds the highest single point, with Denali peaking at 20,310–20,320 feet above sea level, which is also the highest point in North America.

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Acrophobia is more commonly known as the fear of what?

Acrophobia is an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of heights. It is a specific phobia categorized as an anxiety disorder that often causes severe panic, dizziness, and vertigo-like symptoms when an individual is in high places, such as on ladders, balconies, or bridges.

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Which writer adapted his own book for the 1989 film "Pet Sematary"?

Stephen King wrote the screenplay for the 1989 film Pet Sematary, adapting it from his own 1983 novel of the same name. 

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  • Involvement: King insisted on writing the script himself and that the film be shot in Maine, where the story was set.
  • Cameo: He also made a cameo appearance in the film as the minister at the funeral of Missy Dandridge.
  • The Adaptation: The film was directed by Mary Lambert and was a commercial success, often praised for being a faithful adaptation due to King's direct involvement.

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What is 400 in Roman numerals?

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