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Do you recall, the reindeer that wasn’t a dog at all?

December 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Do you recall, the reindeer that wasn’t a dog at all?

This reindeer will go down in history, but not because of its shiny red nose. According to a Facebook post from England’s Derbyshire police, officers responded to reports of an abandoned dog only to find a decorative […]

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This little piggy finds new home after leading police chase

December 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on This little piggy finds new home after leading police chase

Talk about saving your bacon. ABC affiliate KOAT reports that a pig that led police officers on a chase down a highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has found a new home after being adopted. The year-old oinker […]

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Courthouse Rock: Elvis-impersonating judge resigns from bench

December 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Courthouse Rock: Elvis-impersonating judge resigns from bench

We don’t know about falling in love, but this judge couldn’t help dressing like Elvis Presley. Matthew Thornhill has stepped down from the bench in St. Charles County, Missouri, after a state commission found he “failed to […]

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A different-kind-of-gun wedding: Packed pistol almost derails Italian nuptials

December 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A different-kind-of-gun wedding: Packed pistol almost derails Italian nuptials

As the famous quote from The Godfather goes, “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” Had this Tennessee man followed that advice, he wouldn’t have made his fiancée worry they were going to miss their flight to their Italian […]

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Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

December 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Swedish man more than matches nostril-related world record

Parents will do anything for their kids, including testing the limits of the human body in hopes of breaking a Guinness World Record. That’s why Sweden’s Martin Ströby decided to try to set the record for most matches held […]

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Thursday 3/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is January's birthstone?

The primary January birthstone is Garnet, a gemstone typically known for its deep red color but available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, and purple. Garnet symbolizes protection, friendship, and strength, and is commonly used in jewelry like necklaces and rings, ranking 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale by American Gem Society. 

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Which U.S. state has the peach blossom for its state flower?

Delaware has the peach blossom (Prunus persica) as its official state flower, a designation adopted on May 9, 1895. It was chosen to honor the state's significant agricultural history as a major producer of peaches, historically known as the "Peach State".

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Which U.S. president asked Jet Li to be his personal body guard?

President Richard Nixon asked a young Jet Li to be his personal bodyguard in 1974. During a White House performance by the Chinese national Wushu team, the then-11-year-old Li so impressed Nixon with his martial arts skills that the president said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being my bodyguard when you grow up?". 

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Who took home the Country Music Association very first music video award in 1984 for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight"?

Hank Williams Jr. took home the inaugural Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Video of the Year for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight" in 1984. The groundbreaking, star-studded video, directed by John Goodhue, featured cameo appearances from numerous country legends and was recognized for its technological achievement at the time.

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What does sonography use to make pictures of the inside of the body?

Sonography (ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves, typically between 2 and 18 MHz, to create real-time images of the body's internal structures. A transducer sends these sound waves into the body and detects their echoes as they bounce off tissues, allowing a computer to calculate distances and form2D images without radiation.

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