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Talk about poop music: Your potty playlist is here

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about poop music: Your potty playlist is here

There’s no doubt plenty of folks love to listen to music in the car, while they cook or even when they’re just relaxing, but what about in the bathroom? Well, LUXE Bidet is making sure […]

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Parrot goes on an underwater adventure

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Parrot goes on an underwater adventure

Polly wants a deep sea adventure? A man’s pet parrot named Bebe has been in the sky and on land — and now it has explored under the sea, thanks to a specially crafted submarine. […]

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Gaming grandma: 91-year-old found playing video games after welfare check

April 28, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gaming grandma: 91-year-old found playing video games after welfare check

You’re never too old to be a gamer.  A 91-year-old Ohio woman is alive and well after police conducted a welfare check and found her playing video games. Cleveland.com reports the woman was enrolled in her city’s voluntary […]

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SantaCon organizer on naughty list after being arrested for wire fraud

April 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on SantaCon organizer on naughty list after being arrested for wire fraud

Stefan Pildes can probably expect a lump of coal in his stocking this Christmas. Pildes, who’s the organizer of New York City’s infamous SantaCon, has been arrested for federal wire fraud charges.  SantaCon encourages revelers to dress up […]

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Chiropractic office needs own tune-up after run-in with escaped cow

April 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Chiropractic office needs own tune-up after run-in with escaped cow

While the merits of chiropractic care are often debated, we can probably all agree that it probably won’t do much to fix a broken window. ABC affiliate KAKE reports that a cow broke through the window of Jordan […]

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What is the monarch butterfly’s favored host plant?

Milkweed -- Butterflies strategically lay their eggs on plants that will be eaten by the caterpillars after they hatch. Certain species have favorite plants, which are called host plants.

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Who played the role of John Anderton in the movie "Minority Report"?

Tom Cruise played the role of Chief John Anderton in the 2002 science-fiction movie Minority Report. 
Movie Details
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Character: Chief John Anderton, the head of a special police unit that stops crimes before they happen.
  • Plot: Anderton is accused of a future crime and must run to prove his innocence.

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Do ants sleep?

Yes, ants do sleep, but they do not sleep like humans do. Instead of one long stretch of sleep at night, ants take hundreds of short power naps throughout the 24-hour day.

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In what country would you find the active volcano "Fuji"?

You can find Mount Fuji in Japan. 
Key Facts
  • Location: Honshu island, crossing the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
  • Height: 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), making it the highest peak in the country.
  • Status: An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707.
  • Proximity: Located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

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What is Albumen more commonly known as?

Albumen is more commonly known as the egg white. 
Key Details
  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin albus, meaning "white".
  • Composition: It consists of about 90% water and 10% proteins (including various albumins) that protect the yolk and nourish a developing embryo.
  • Uses: It is widely used in cooking (like meringues and cakes), wine clarification, and historical photographic prints.

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