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Michigan man unexpectedly triples lottery winnings

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Michigan man unexpectedly triples lottery winnings

What could be better than winning the lottery? Well, winning more than you expected, of course. That’s exactly what happened to Thomas Clark. According to UPI, he picked four of the five numbers in the Aug. […]

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Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

PEMBROKE, Maine (AP) — A bull moose that fell into an abandoned well in Maine was pulled to safety during an elaborate five hour rescue. The operation happened Wednesday after the family that owned forested […]

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Walmart says ‘See you later, alligator’ to Pennsylvania man

September 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Walmart says ‘See you later, alligator’ to Pennsylvania man

What would you do if you saw an alligator in Walmart? Well, the folks at the West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, location are working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. That’s bad news, however, for Wesley Silva, […]

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Baby, that’s a big one! Mom delivers nearly 14-pound boy

September 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Baby, that’s a big one! Mom delivers nearly 14-pound boy

One Florida family’s celebrating an especially big blessing. Baby boy Annan was born Sept. 3 at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview, weighing in at 13 pounds, 15 ounces. That makes him nearly twice the size of the average […]

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Warning: Raccoons are ready to help with your Chewy returns

September 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Warning: Raccoons are ready to help with your Chewy returns

If you’re worried about porch pirates, you may need to watch out for raccoons. One Plattsburgh, New York, resident was a little confused as to why they hadn’t gotten credit for their Chewy return. They’d […]

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Saturday 3/28

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who was the first to play the role of James Bond in the series of films?

Sean Connery is widely recognized as the first actor to portray James Bond in the official Eon Productions film series, starring in Dr. No (1962). He defined the 007 character in six official films between 1962 and 1971, plus a later return in 1983, establishing the archetype of a sophisticated yet dangerous agent

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What is the average lifespan of the hummingbird?

Hummingbirds typically live for 3 to 5 years in the wild, though many do not survive their first year. While5 years is average, some species can live for more than 10 years, with a female Broad-tailed hummingbird holding the record at over 12 years.

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What classic video game featuring a yellow, ghost-chomping character was released in North America in August 1980?

The classic video game released in North America in 1980 featuring a yellow, ghost-chomping character is Pac-Man. Developed by Namco and released in Japan in May 1980, it was licensed by Midway Manufacturing and brought to North American arcades by October 1980, quickly becoming a massive cultural phenomenon.

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Who is credited with inventing the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell is officially credited as the inventor of the telephone, receiving the first U.S. patent for the device on March 7, 1876. While Bell is widely recognized, the invention was contentious, with Italian inventor Antonio Meucci and American Elisha Gray also developing similar technologies around the same time. 

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In the movie "The Karate Kid", what is the name of Daniel's master?

Nariyoshi Keisuke Miyagi, better known as Mr. Miyagi, is a fictional character of Robert Mark Kamen's The Karate Kid franchise, appearing in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994). He was portrayed by Japanese-American actor Pat Morita. A wise, Okinawan-born karate master, he mentors Daniel LaRusso in the first three films (1984–1989) and Julie Pierce in the fourth film (1994).

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