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Cow udderly stuck between two trees

January 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cow udderly stuck between two trees

This cow was caught between a rock and hard place. By a rock we mean a tree, and by a hard place we mean another tree. The U.K.’s Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue service […]

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Oklahoma, where the kangaroos come hoppin’ down the plain

December 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oklahoma, where the kangaroos come hoppin’ down the plain

Oh what a beautiful morning for a kangaroo to be loose in Oklahoma. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reports in an Instagram post that a kangaroo was spotted hopping about on a local road. The animal’s owner […]

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Cyclist’s home becomes hub for lost hubcaps

December 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cyclist’s home becomes hub for lost hubcaps

If you’re gonna collect something, this is a lot cheaper option than Pokémon cards. Barnaby Wickham, of Baltimore, tells The Associated Press that he picks up lost hubcaps he’s found while out on bike rides around the […]

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Animal says ‘Hello, Cleveland!’ for first time in over 100 years

December 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Animal says ‘Hello, Cleveland!’ for first time in over 100 years

Cleveland rocks, and is also once again home to an animal that had not been seen in the area for over 100 years. Cleveland Metroparks reports that the long-lost fisher, a mammal similar to weasels, […]

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Flight canceled after reaching cruising rat-itude

December 26, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Flight canceled after reaching cruising rat-itude

It’s probably difficult to sit back, relax and enjoy the flight when there’s a rat running around the plane. The Independent reports that a rat was spotted on a KLM Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Aruba […]

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Thursday 3/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is January's birthstone?

The primary January birthstone is Garnet, a gemstone typically known for its deep red color but available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, and purple. Garnet symbolizes protection, friendship, and strength, and is commonly used in jewelry like necklaces and rings, ranking 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale by American Gem Society. 

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Which U.S. state has the peach blossom for its state flower?

Delaware has the peach blossom (Prunus persica) as its official state flower, a designation adopted on May 9, 1895. It was chosen to honor the state's significant agricultural history as a major producer of peaches, historically known as the "Peach State".

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Which U.S. president asked Jet Li to be his personal body guard?

President Richard Nixon asked a young Jet Li to be his personal bodyguard in 1974. During a White House performance by the Chinese national Wushu team, the then-11-year-old Li so impressed Nixon with his martial arts skills that the president said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being my bodyguard when you grow up?". 

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Who took home the Country Music Association very first music video award in 1984 for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight"?

Hank Williams Jr. took home the inaugural Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Video of the Year for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight" in 1984. The groundbreaking, star-studded video, directed by John Goodhue, featured cameo appearances from numerous country legends and was recognized for its technological achievement at the time.

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What does sonography use to make pictures of the inside of the body?

Sonography (ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves, typically between 2 and 18 MHz, to create real-time images of the body's internal structures. A transducer sends these sound waves into the body and detects their echoes as they bounce off tissues, allowing a computer to calculate distances and form2D images without radiation.

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