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Cat makes dra-meow-tic effort to avoid going to the vet

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cat makes dra-meow-tic effort to avoid going to the vet

Curiosity did not kill this cat, but a trip to the vet almost did. The Overland Park Police Department in Kansas reports in an Instagram post that it was called to help free a cat after it […]

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No shirt, no shoes, no problem for rescuing hooked shark

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No shirt, no shoes, no problem for rescuing hooked shark

If you ever find yourself in an encounter with a great white shark, your first instinct would probably be to seek more protection. This fisherman, though, had another idea. According to the Los Angeles Times, the fisherman, Kevin Phan, […]

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Sometimes there are peacocks on the loose in Pennsylvania in April

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sometimes there are peacocks on the loose in Pennsylvania in April

It’s April, and you know what that means — there’s a peacock on the loose in Pennsylvania. In April 2025, animal control in Philadelphia responded to reports of a peacock wandering the streets of the City of […]

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Whoa, we’re halfway there, whoa-oh, rescuing a bear

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Whoa, we’re halfway there, whoa-oh, rescuing a bear

If Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the anthem of New Jersey, perhaps this story will convince them to record a new version, “Livin’ for This Bear.” New Jersey State Police report in a Facebook post […]

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The jig is up, the news is out, they finally found the ‘renegade’ emu

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The jig is up, the news is out, they finally found the ‘renegade’ emu

While not exactly in fear for its life from the long arm of the law, this emu was living out other parts of that one Styx song. The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office in Virginia reports in a Facebook post that […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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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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