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Jonathan the 193-year-old tortoise survives April Fools’ Day hoax

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jonathan the 193-year-old tortoise survives April Fools’ Day hoax

It will take more than an April Fools’ Day joke for Jonathan the tortoise to shuffle off this mortal coil. The 193-year-old reptile, known as the world’s oldest living land animal, is still kicking despite social […]

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Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

A baby bird in need of a mom found a parental figure in something else with feathers. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports in an Instagram post that it recently took in a chick that was found […]

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Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

Before breaking off a piece of that KitKat bar, here’s how you can find out if it was part of the great KitKat heist. As previously reported, 12 tonnes of the Nestlé candy were stolen while […]

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Did you eat the chocolates with undeclared ED ingredients or are you just happy to see me?

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Did you eat the chocolates with undeclared ED ingredients or are you just happy to see me?

While we certainly wouldn’t blame anyone for getting excited to eat chocolate, these chocolates might make you a little too excited. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued a press release announcing the recall of two […]

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Zoo elephant needs addressing after being spotted outside usual room

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Zoo elephant needs addressing after being spotted outside usual room

A zoo in New Mexico had to address the elephant in the room of one if its elephants not being in its usual room. ABC affiliate KOAT reports that an elephant named Alice escaped her living area […]

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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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