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Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

Much like in the classic “On Top of Spaghetti,” this Meatball found itself in a precarious situation, and not because somebody sneezed. The Alaska Zoo reports in a Facebook post that it’s taken in a new opossum […]

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Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

A lunch outside by the water sounds nice in theory until the seagulls start to circle. It is with that in mind that a new study hoping to protect food from thieving birds has uncovered […]

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The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

Garth Brooks famously has friends in low places, but Chesney the kangaroo can reach high places. Chesney, named after country star Kenny Chesney, escaped from his home at the Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, […]

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Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg famously posited that embossing the word “KitKat” onto a candy bar “robs you of chocolate.” Perhaps it was with that in mind that thieves allegedly stole 12 tons of KitKats. The candy’s […]

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Woman caught with DWI: Driving while in virtual court

April 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Woman caught with DWI: Driving while in virtual court

As if it wasn’t obvious to begin with, we can now add “calling into your court hearing” to the list of things to not do while you’re driving. According to ABC affiliate WXYZ, Kim Carroll had called […]

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Friday 6/19

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Who was the first President to use the Oval Office?

President William Howard Taft was the first president to use an Oval Office, moving into the newly built workspace in October 1909. 
Taft expanded the newly constructed West Wing and designed the first Oval Office at its center. He chose the oval shape as a nod to George Washington’s preference for circular rooms, which symbolized democratic equality.

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Whose voice, made popular by the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd"?

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, narrated the 1995 film "Judge Dredd". 
In the opening sequence of the movie, his deep, booming voice provides the prologue and sets the stage for the dystopian future of Mega-City On

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In what country would you see "whirling dervishes"?

You can see whirling dervishes perform the traditional Sema ceremony in Turkey. 
The ceremony is a physical form of meditation practiced by the Mevlevi Sufi order, which originated in the 13th century. You can experience this cultural phenomenon in two primary cities: 
  • Konya: The birthplace of the sect and the location where the famous poet Rumi (Mevlana) is buried. Seeing a ceremony here is considered the most authentic experience.
  • Istanbul: There are multiple highly-rated venues to watch a performance, such as the Hodjapasha Culture Center in central Istanbul.

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What are the only two states where MLB teams play during spring training?

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams play spring training exclusively in Arizona and Florida. The 30 MLB teams are split evenly between these two states to prepare for the season.

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Which US state is nicknamed "Land of 10,000 Lakes"?

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Saturday 6/20

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which two numbers are used in the binary system?

Binary numbers contain only the digits 0 or 1, or bits, where each bit represents a power of two. To convert binary to decimal, multiply each bit by its corresponding power of two and add the results.

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Approximately how many light years is the North Star from Earth?

The North Star (Polaris) is located approximately 430 to 447 light-years from Earth. 
This distance is based on modern measurements—including precision data from the Gaia space telescope—which have established the distance at roughly \(447 \pm 1\) light-years. Earlier estimates and historic satellite data occasionally placed the triple-star system closer or farther away (ranging between 323 and 434 light-years), but ongoing modern astrometry confirms the system sits just under 450 light-years away.

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What is the name of the girl Bruce Springsteen is singing to in the song "Born to Run"?

The girl in the song "Born to Run" is named Wendy. 
Springsteen revealed that he named several women in his classic songs—such as Wendy in "Born to Run" and Mary in later tracks—but they are largely composite characters rather than specific real people. The name Wendy was partly chosen for its lyrical sound and mythic quality, and it was also inspired by a Peter Pan poster he had on his wall.

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What is the world's largest island?

Greenland is the largest island in the world. Covering about 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square miles), it is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

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What are the folds of skin on a cat's ears called?

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