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She came in through the police car window, but has been arrested again

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on She came in through the police car window, but has been arrested again

A women’s impressively athletic escape from police custody has come to an end. According to ABC affiliate WZZM, 38-year-old Kendra Aney was handcuffed in the back seat of a Muskegon Heights, Michigan, police cruiser when she was […]

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Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

April 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lost, poor Meatball finds new home at Alaska Zoo

Much like in the classic “On Top of Spaghetti,” this Meatball found itself in a precarious situation, and not because somebody sneezed. The Alaska Zoo reports in a Facebook post that it’s taken in a new opossum […]

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Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gulls making eyes at your food? Protect it with googly eyes

A lunch outside by the water sounds nice in theory until the seagulls start to circle. It is with that in mind that a new study hoping to protect food from thieving birds has uncovered […]

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The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The roo and the radio: Chesney the kangaroo recovered after days on the loose

Garth Brooks famously has friends in low places, but Chesney the kangaroo can reach high places. Chesney, named after country star Kenny Chesney, escaped from his home at the Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, […]

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Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

April 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Give me a break-ing the law: 12 tons of KitKats stolen

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg famously posited that embossing the word “KitKat” onto a candy bar “robs you of chocolate.” Perhaps it was with that in mind that thieves allegedly stole 12 tons of KitKats. The candy’s […]

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Saturday 8/29

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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