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This just in! Bird flies into reporter’s face

December 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This just in! Bird flies into reporter’s face

A New Zealand TV reporter inadvertently found herself starring in an unsanctioned remake of The Birds. Jess Tyson, who works on the show Te Ao with Moana, was filming a segment outdoors on a windy day when […]

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Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

This Las Vegas tourist had a lot to be thankful for on their Thanksgiving. KSNV reports that the Sin City visitor stopped by the Fontainebleau resort on Turkey Day and placed a $25 bet at a Dragon Link slot machine. […]

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Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

Charlotte Astor is a punk rocker, and so was her mom, Shannon Astor. Now, Charlotte is determined to find her mom’s long-lost demo tape. Charlotte tells NJ Advance Media that her mom’s hardcore band, Seed, recorded their lone demo in […]

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San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons involving the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and pulling an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to issue […]

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Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

If you’ve ever had a rough morning after a night of partying, then you and this raccoon have something in common. The Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter in Virginia reports that a raccoon broke […]

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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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