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A leg-endary find: Woman’s lost prosthetic limb washes up on beach

February 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A leg-endary find: Woman’s lost prosthetic limb washes up on beach

Behold, the legend of the lost leg. Brenda Ogden tells the BBC that she had gone to the beach to go swimming with her prosthetic leg, which was custom-made after her original leg was amputated after she was […]

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Cat’s out of the bag: Feline uncovered as serial burglar at New Zealand school

February 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cat’s out of the bag: Feline uncovered as serial burglar at New Zealand school

After over a year of random items going missing at a New Zealand school, the culprit has finally been unmasked. New Zealand’s Stuff reports that the mysterious thief of the Apanui School in the town of Whakatāne was […]

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Las Vegas has the Strip, but Reno has stripes

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Las Vegas has the Strip, but Reno has stripes

Johnny Cash may have shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, but he didn’t mention anything about a zebra. KTVN reports that a zebra was spotted running loose in the Nevada city. The […]

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President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

Mario may be super, but does that mean he should be elected to office? The Nintendo mascot was one of several fictional characters included on a ballot at a polling station during Portugal’s recent presidential […]

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Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

TESERO, Italy (AP) — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times. As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint […]

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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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