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A not-so happy meal: SF burger joint responds to photo of raw beef left on sidewalk

April 5, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A not-so happy meal: SF burger joint responds to photo of raw beef left on sidewalk

When people think of ground beef, this probably isn’t what they mean. The San Francisco restaurant Hamburger Project has released a statement after a photo surfaced online showing packs of raw meat stacked on the sidewalk outside its door. […]

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No one outfoxes the Füchse: Trophy stolen from German handball team found in club basement

April 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No one outfoxes the Füchse: Trophy stolen from German handball team found in club basement

The mystery of the stolen handball trophy has been solved. The trophy was originally swiped from Füchse Berlin, a team and reigning champion in the Handball-Bundesliga league, in November. Months later, the trophy has been discovered hidden away […]

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I am the fake passenger, and I ride and I ride illegally in the carpool lane

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on I am the fake passenger, and I ride and I ride illegally in the carpool lane

Unlike Iggy Pop, this passenger does not sing “la, la la.” In fact, this passenger doesn’t sing at all. That’s because this passenger is not actually a human being, or any living being. The California Highway Patrol reports that it […]

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No stretch of the truth: Ostrich runs loose in Ohio

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No stretch of the truth: Ostrich runs loose in Ohio

If there’s an ostrich on the loose, you definitely don’t want to stick your head in the sand. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio put residents on alert when it announced that an ostrich had escaped […]

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New Yorkers to the res-coo: Petition launched to save park’s giant pigeon statue

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Yorkers to the res-coo: Petition launched to save park’s giant pigeon statue

While pigeons don’t have the greatest reputation, residents of New York City are rallying around one in  particular. Since 2024, NYC’s elevated High Line park has been home to Dinosaur, a giant sculpture of a pigeon. […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What children's classic first chapter is titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole"?

The children's classic with the first chapter titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole" is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (often shortened to Alice in Wonderland), written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865. In this chapter, the protagonist, Alice, follows a waistcoat-wearing White Rabbit down a large hole, initiating her journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland

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What is the capital of South Korea?

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Korea. Situated on the lower Han River the capital is only 35 miles from the Demilitarized Zone established with North Korea in 1953.

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Which First Lady saved a portrait of George Washington from a fire at the White House?

First Lady Dolley Madison famously saved the iconic Lansdowne portrait of George Washington from the White House on August 24, 1814, shortly before British troops set fire to the building during the War of 1812. She ordered the large painting to be cut from its frame to ensure its safety before fleeing.

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Which U.S. President first added a putting green to the White House lawn?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower first added a putting green to the White House lawn in 1954. An avid golfer, Eisenhower had the 3,000-square-foot green installed on the South Lawn near the Oval Office to practice his short game, with assistance from the United States Golf Association (USGA) and private donations.

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How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

US swimmer Michael Phelps won a total of five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also secured one silver medal, bringing his total medal haul at the 2016 Games to six.

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