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Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

PEMBROKE, Maine (AP) — A bull moose that fell into an abandoned well in Maine was pulled to safety during an elaborate five hour rescue. The operation happened Wednesday after the family that owned forested […]

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Walmart says ‘See you later, alligator’ to Pennsylvania man

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walmart says ‘See you later, alligator’ to Pennsylvania man

What would you do if you saw an alligator in Walmart? Well, the folks at the West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, location are working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. That’s bad news, however, for Wesley Silva, […]

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Baby, that’s a big one! Mom delivers nearly 14-pound boy

September 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Baby, that’s a big one! Mom delivers nearly 14-pound boy

One Florida family’s celebrating an especially big blessing. Baby boy Annan was born Sept. 3 at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview, weighing in at 13 pounds, 15 ounces. That makes him nearly twice the size of the average […]

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Warning: Raccoons are ready to help with your Chewy returns

September 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Warning: Raccoons are ready to help with your Chewy returns

If you’re worried about porch pirates, you may need to watch out for raccoons. One Plattsburgh, New York, resident was a little confused as to why they hadn’t gotten credit for their Chewy return. They’d […]

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Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

You can file this one firmly under “Don’t Try This at Home.” An ice skater from Hungary has set the new Guinness World Record for jumping rope on the ice while wearing skates. Eszter Szombathelyi managed to […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What British actor published his memoirs in 2008 entitled "My Word is My Bond"?

The British actor who published his memoirs in 2008 titled My Word is My Bond was the legendary Sir Roger Moore, famous for playing James Bond and Simon Templar, with the book sharing colorful stories from his long career and life. 

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What product was originally manufactured by communications giant Nokia?

Nokia originally started in 1865 as a single paper mill in Finland, founded by Fredrik Idestam, and later expanded into rubber products, cables, electricity, and eventually telecommunications, becoming famous for its mobile phones after diversifying heavily in the 20th century.

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Which country's cuisine includes the dish called "bibimbap"?

Bibimbap is a famous and beloved dish from Korean cuisine, essentially meaning "mixed rice," featuring rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat (often beef), a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce, all meant to be mixed together before eating. It's a staple in Korea, with origins in traditional customs and regional varieties like Jeonju Bibimbap. 

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What band has the most No. 1 hits on "The Billboard Hot 100" with 20 songs to reach No. 1?

The band with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with 20 songs reaching the top spot, is The Beatles, holding the all-time record for any artist or group since surpassing Elvis Presley in 1965. 

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What shape is the scar on Harry Potter's forehead?

Harry Potter's scar is famously shaped like a lightning bolt, a distinctive mark on his forehead from when Lord Voldemort's Killing Curse rebounded, leaving him the "Boy Who Lived" and creating a deep magical connection between them. While author J.K. Rowling said she chose it because it looked cool, the scar also signifies the clash of powerful magic and the piece of Voldemort's soul that became attached to Harry, hurting when Voldemort was near.  

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