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Oh, possum! Airport gift shop home to surprise animal guest

March 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh, possum! Airport gift shop home to surprise animal guest

Being awake at an ungodly hour at the airport may make you feel nocturnal, but one airport turned into an unexpected home for an actual nocturnal animal. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, a possum was […]

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Cat survives intense curiosity for hair ties

March 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cat survives intense curiosity for hair ties

In addition to tying hair, hair ties are really great at tying up cats’ stomachs. That’s what a Florida animal rescue organization found out when they took in a cat that was suffering a mysterious […]

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Even stakeouts fail to catch dog parents leaving poop behind

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Even stakeouts fail to catch dog parents leaving poop behind

In case it isn’t painfully obvious, not picking up after your dog is a crappy thing to do. Stray dog poop left behind continues to be a problem in New York City, so much so […]

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Sweet ride, bro: LA freeway closes lanes due to syrup spill

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sweet ride, bro: LA freeway closes lanes due to syrup spill

Talk about being stuck in traffic. An overturned semi-truck spilled syrup across the 10 Freeway in Fontana, California, according to Los Angeles ABC station KABC. “[Workers] first laid down absorbent material in an attempt to sweep it […]

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How unethical is it to pretend to take an ethics class?

March 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How unethical is it to pretend to take an ethics class?

We’re guessing the first thing you learn in ethics class is that it’s unethical to pretend to be somebody else when taking a mandatory ethics class. Real estate agent Ang “Leon” Li wouldn’t know, since, as […]

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Saturday 9/26

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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