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Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

If you’ve spent much time in Nashville, you might know that Rosepepper Cantina’s one of the go-to spots for margaritas and Mexican food.  Even if you’ve never been there, you might know its viral Instagram account, […]

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TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

It’s the tale of the two TikTokers who went to Tunis instead of to Nice. Here’s the problem: Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. Nice, France, is a bougie place […]

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Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

Kevin, a pet pigeon from Irving, Texas, just might be the luckiest bird around. His life didn’t start that way, however. Luis Valdez, who owns L&R Auto Service, found the pigeon when he was barely out […]

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Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

A Texas firefighter and his wife are expecting a baby girl, the first daughter in their family after 100 years of welcoming sons. Michael Sherman, 34, a lieutenant with the Montgomery Fire Department, and his […]

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A boar burglar? We call that bacon-and-entering

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A boar burglar? We call that bacon-and-entering

This case of breaking-and-entering certainly wasn’t boring, but it was boar-ing. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida reports in a Facebook post that a boar had found its way into a resident’s home after crashing through […]

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Wednesday 12/17

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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