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The wheels on the bus go round and round, but what about the koala?

January 5, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The wheels on the bus go round and round, but what about the koala?

We don’t remember this part of the “Wheels on the Bus” song. A bus driver in Australia picked up an unexpected passenger when he came across a koala on the road. According to a Facebook post from […]

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Cow udderly stuck between two trees

January 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cow udderly stuck between two trees

This cow was caught between a rock and hard place. By a rock we mean a tree, and by a hard place we mean another tree. The U.K.’s Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue service […]

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Oklahoma, where the kangaroos come hoppin’ down the plain

December 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oklahoma, where the kangaroos come hoppin’ down the plain

Oh what a beautiful morning for a kangaroo to be loose in Oklahoma. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reports in an Instagram post that a kangaroo was spotted hopping about on a local road. The animal’s owner […]

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Cyclist’s home becomes hub for lost hubcaps

December 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cyclist’s home becomes hub for lost hubcaps

If you’re gonna collect something, this is a lot cheaper option than Pokémon cards. Barnaby Wickham, of Baltimore, tells The Associated Press that he picks up lost hubcaps he’s found while out on bike rides around the […]

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Animal says ‘Hello, Cleveland!’ for first time in over 100 years

December 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Animal says ‘Hello, Cleveland!’ for first time in over 100 years

Cleveland rocks, and is also once again home to an animal that had not been seen in the area for over 100 years. Cleveland Metroparks reports that the long-lost fisher, a mammal similar to weasels, […]

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Saturday 4/18

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What actress was Tom Cruise’s first wife?

Tom Cruise's first wife was actress Mimi Rogers. They were married on May 9, 1987, and divorced in February 1990. Rogers is credited with introducing Cruise to Scientology, as she was a member of the organization at the time.

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Which is the highest state in the US?

Colorado is generally considered the highest U.S. state, having the highest average elevation of 6,800 feet. However, Alaska holds the highest single point, with Denali peaking at 20,310–20,320 feet above sea level, which is also the highest point in North America.

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Acrophobia is more commonly known as the fear of what?

Acrophobia is an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of heights. It is a specific phobia categorized as an anxiety disorder that often causes severe panic, dizziness, and vertigo-like symptoms when an individual is in high places, such as on ladders, balconies, or bridges.

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Which writer adapted his own book for the 1989 film "Pet Sematary"?

Stephen King wrote the screenplay for the 1989 film Pet Sematary, adapting it from his own 1983 novel of the same name. 

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  • Involvement: King insisted on writing the script himself and that the film be shot in Maine, where the story was set.
  • Cameo: He also made a cameo appearance in the film as the minister at the funeral of Missy Dandridge.
  • The Adaptation: The film was directed by Mary Lambert and was a commercial success, often praised for being a faithful adaptation due to King's direct involvement.

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What is 400 in Roman numerals?

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