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Cow udderly useless in rescuing stuck paraglider

April 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cow udderly useless in rescuing stuck paraglider

In case you might have thought otherwise, cows aren’t going to be much help in rescuing stuck paragliders. Firefighters in Italy came to the assistance of a paraglider who flew into a tree and was […]

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Kitten rescued from vat of glue stuck with new name: Elmer

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kitten rescued from vat of glue stuck with new name: Elmer

A 6-week-old kitten who was rescued from a vat of industrial glue has officially been given a name: Elmer. Cassie Davidson of the Humane Society of North Texas says a good Samaritan brought the kitten […]

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Operation Bear Claw brings on forced hibernation for faux foursome

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Operation Bear Claw brings on forced hibernation for faux foursome

Four Californians decided they’d cooked up a honey of a scheme in 2024. They’d dress up in a bear costume, destroy some luxury cars and walk away with a fat insurance settlement.  For awhile, it worked, with […]

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3-year-old steals the show with Little League walk-up

April 29, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 3-year-old steals the show with Little League walk-up

A California toddler couldn’t help but feel the music when his walk-up song came on during a Little League baseball game. In a viral TikTok video shared by Melissa Roque, Roque’s 3-year-old son, Vince, shows off his […]

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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What homerun hitter was nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat"?

The home run hitter nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat" was Babe Ruth. 
He earned the famous moniker—along with other nicknames like "The Bambino"—during his legendary career in the 1920s and 1930s, mostly with the New York Yankees, for his unmatched power hitting that completely changed the game of baseball

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The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which Ocean?

The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean (specifically bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south).

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In baseball, which number references the shortstop?

The shortstop position is number 6 in baseball scorekeeping. 
Official scorers use numbers from 1 to 9 to record defensive plays:
  • 1: Pitcher (P)

  • 2: Catcher (C)

  • 3: First Baseman (1B)

  • 4: Second Baseman (2B)

  • 5: Third Baseman (3B)

  • 6: Shortstop (SS)

  • 7: Left Fielder (LF)

  • 8: Center Fielder (CF)

  • 9: Right Fielder (RF)

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How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor have?

Elizabeth Taylor was married eight times to seven different men. 
Her husbands in order were:
  • Conrad "Nicky" Hilton Jr. (1950–1951)

  • Michael Wilding (1952–1957)

  • Mike Todd (1957–1958)

  • Eddie Fisher (1959–1964)

  • Richard Burton (1964–1974) — She married him twice.

  • Richard Burton (1975–1976) — Her fifth husband became her sixth marriage.

  • John Warner (1976–1982)

  • Larry Fortensky (1991–1996)

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What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin. 
  • Location: Situated on the east coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Liffey.

  • Status: Serves as the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland.

  • History: Founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century

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