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What a racket: Cow causes lockdown after appearing on school tennis courts

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What a racket: Cow causes lockdown after appearing on school tennis courts

Game, set, moo? Nebraska’s McCook Police Department reports that the local high and middle schools were put on lockdown after a cow appeared on the high school tennis courts. “This keeps students and staff in the building and […]

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Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia’s ice road

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia’s ice road

HIIUMAA, Estonia (AP) — Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that citizens of Estonia can now drive across a 20-kilometer (12 1/2-mile) stretch of frozen sea linking the country’s two main islands. The […]

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That’s ruff: ‘Pooch pirates’ make off with packages in OKC

February 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on That’s ruff: ‘Pooch pirates’ make off with packages in OKC

While porch pirates are known for stealing packages from outside your door, Oklahoma City is dealing with another type of thief: “pooch pirates.” The Oklahoma City Police Department has shared footage of two dogs swiping packages from […]

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Always hot & ready: Man starts making pizzas after breaking into Little Caesars

February 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Always hot & ready: Man starts making pizzas after breaking into Little Caesars

Pizza, pizza? More like prison, prison! That may be what’s facing Jonathon Hackett, who’s been charged with multiple felonies after breaking into a North Carolina Little Caesars location. According to The Charlotte Observer, Hackett, a former Little Caesars […]

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Pride goeth before destruction: Man calls cops to brag about escaping chase

February 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pride goeth before destruction: Man calls cops to brag about escaping chase

Bragging is never a good look, especially if doing it will also get you arrested. According to NJ.com, a man who led police in a car chase later called the department to boast about escaping them. The […]

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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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