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And you thought YOU were the Air Guitar World Champion?

September 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on And you thought YOU were the Air Guitar World Champion?

The world’s top air guitar performers traveled to Finland last week for what has become an annual display of air guitar greatness. On Friday, 16 competitors from different nations performed in the final of the […]

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And how would you like your steak cooked? Literally on fire?

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on And how would you like your steak cooked? Literally on fire?

These steaks are well past well done — they’re at congratulations. Missouri’s Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District responded to a report of a tractor-trailer catching fire, only to find that the vehicle was carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye […]

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Go birds! Osprey nest interrupts high school football team

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Go birds! Osprey nest interrupts high school football team

Whose bird-brained idea was it to build a nest on a high school football field? Oh, a bird. The Associated Press reports that the football and soccer teams of Apple Valley High School in Minnesota have had their […]

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Ziya the mata-dog wins pet insurance award for bullfighting skills

September 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ziya the mata-dog wins pet insurance award for bullfighting skills

Nationwide Pet Insurance has announced the 2025 winner of its annual Hambone Award, which celebrates the “unexpected, the unusual, and downright outrageous events that lead to surprise veterinary visits.” First prize went to Ziya the Belgian Malinois, who helped protect his […]

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Happy anniversary, honey! Here’s a lot of money!

August 31, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Happy anniversary, honey! Here’s a lot of money!

While you may have gotten your partner an incredibly thoughtful and romantic anniversary gift, it’s hard to compete with a literal winning lottery ticket. North Carolina man Jeffrey Douglas found out he won a $100,000 prize the […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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According to Greek mythology, who was the Greek god of music?

According to Greek mythology, the primary god of music, song, poetry, and the arts was Apollo, the Olympian god of light, healing, and prophecy, often shown playing the lyre. He led the Muses in their performances, but other deities like Dionysus (ecstatic music) and the Muses themselves (like Euterpe for flute) also had musical roles. 

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What team did basketball star Larry Bird play 13 seasons for?

Basketball legend Larry Bird played his entire 13-season NBA career (1979-1992) with the Boston Celtics, leading them to three NBA championships and becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players. 

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In table tennis, what is the minimum height the ball must be tossed from the server’s hand before hitting it for a serve?

In table tennis, the ball must be tossed vertically upwards at least 16 centimeters (about 6.3 inches) from a flat, open palm, and struck on its way down, ensuring it's always visible to the opponent for a legal serve. 

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The song "Disco Inferno" appeared on the soundtrack to what 1970s movie?

The song "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps appeared on the soundtrack for the iconic 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, a massively popular movie that defined the disco era. Its inclusion on the best-selling soundtrack helped propel the song to its peak chart success in 1978, making it a signature tune

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Which US actor is the first to star in 8 consecutive number one hit movies?

Will Smith was the first US actor to star in eight consecutive number one hit movies, a record he set between 2002 and 2008. The streak includes films such as Men in Black II, Bad Boys II, I, Robot, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, Hancock, and Seven Pounds, though the exact list can vary depending on the source. 

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