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A not-so happy meal: SF burger joint responds to photo of raw beef left on sidewalk

April 5, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A not-so happy meal: SF burger joint responds to photo of raw beef left on sidewalk

When people think of ground beef, this probably isn’t what they mean. The San Francisco restaurant Hamburger Project has released a statement after a photo surfaced online showing packs of raw meat stacked on the sidewalk outside its door. […]

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No one outfoxes the Füchse: Trophy stolen from German handball team found in club basement

April 4, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No one outfoxes the Füchse: Trophy stolen from German handball team found in club basement

The mystery of the stolen handball trophy has been solved. The trophy was originally swiped from Füchse Berlin, a team and reigning champion in the Handball-Bundesliga league, in November. Months later, the trophy has been discovered hidden away […]

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I am the fake passenger, and I ride and I ride illegally in the carpool lane

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on I am the fake passenger, and I ride and I ride illegally in the carpool lane

Unlike Iggy Pop, this passenger does not sing “la, la la.” In fact, this passenger doesn’t sing at all. That’s because this passenger is not actually a human being, or any living being. The California Highway Patrol reports that it […]

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No stretch of the truth: Ostrich runs loose in Ohio

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No stretch of the truth: Ostrich runs loose in Ohio

If there’s an ostrich on the loose, you definitely don’t want to stick your head in the sand. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio put residents on alert when it announced that an ostrich had escaped […]

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New Yorkers to the res-coo: Petition launched to save park’s giant pigeon statue

April 3, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Yorkers to the res-coo: Petition launched to save park’s giant pigeon statue

While pigeons don’t have the greatest reputation, residents of New York City are rallying around one in  particular. Since 2024, NYC’s elevated High Line park has been home to Dinosaur, a giant sculpture of a pigeon. […]

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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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