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To oink, or not to oink: Hamlet the pig rescued after escape

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on To oink, or not to oink: Hamlet the pig rescued after escape

This Hamlet is the Prince of Pen-mark. A pig pen, that is. A pig bearing the name of the tragic Shakespearean hero was on the loose in Dayton, Ohio, according to police. “Officers located the pig […]

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Raise the woof: Dog rescued from being stuck atop house

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Raise the woof: Dog rescued from being stuck atop house

We all know about the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, but what about the dog on a roof of indeterminate material and temperature?  That’s the situation this pup found itself in after getting stuck on […]

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Talk about a dirt road: Pennsylvania route closed due to fertilizer spill

May 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about a dirt road: Pennsylvania route closed due to fertilizer spill

A Pennsylvania road was closed for a bit Tuesday, but on the plus side it should be lot more fertile now. According to WGAL, the closure was caused by a large fertilizer spill on Route 441. The […]

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Sleeping bear channels office worker to grab free doughnut

May 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sleeping bear channels office worker to grab free doughnut

Police in New Jersey used the same tactics to trap a bear that managers use to lure office workers into a meeting. According to the Elizabeth Police Department, a bear was spotted taking a nap […]

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The Fast and the Spur-ious: Horse street race in Italy draws investigation

May 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Fast and the Spur-ious: Horse street race in Italy draws investigation

This horse race was a little too fast and a little too furious, not to mention illegal. According to The Guardian, Italian police are investigating a race that featured two horses speeding through the roads of Sicily […]

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Thursday 9/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which continent is the home of the tsetse fly?

The tsetse fly is native to the continent of Africa, specifically inhabiting much of the tropical and sub-Saharan regions. 
  • Geographic Range: Found across about 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning from West and Central Africa to East and Southern Africa. 

  • Habitats: They live in warm, humid environments like savannas, dense forests, and river valleys. 

  • Health Impact: They feed exclusively on vertebrate blood and serve as vectors for trypanosomes, which cause sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in livestock.

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How many dots are there on a die?

A standard single die has 21 dots (also called pips), and a pair of dice has 42 dots.

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Which fairy tale characters were originally goats?

The characters from a popular fairy tale who were originally goats are The Three Little Pigs.

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What's the name of the yoga pose that has you balanced on one foot, with the bottom of your other foot pressed against the inside of your thigh?

That is called the Tree Pose, or Vrksasana in Sanskrit. 
  • Focus: It builds strength in your legs, core, and ankles while helping your focus.

  • Placement: You can place your foot against your inner thigh or your lower calf.

  • Safety Tip: Avoid pressing your foot directly against the side of your knee joint to protect your knee.

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The Interstate Highway System is named for which president?

he Interstate Highway System is officially named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  Its official name is the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways. 
  • The Law: Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which funded and launched the massive project. 

  • The Inspiration: His views were shaped by a grueling 1919 military truck convoy across America and by seeing Germany's fast autobahn network during World War II.

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