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Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jumping ice skater cracks new Guinness World Record

You can file this one firmly under “Don’t Try This at Home.” An ice skater from Hungary has set the new Guinness World Record for jumping rope on the ice while wearing skates. Eszter Szombathelyi managed to […]

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Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Burglars steal from beloved Nashville restaurant, but Insta has the last word

If you’ve spent much time in Nashville, you might know that Rosepepper Cantina’s one of the go-to spots for margaritas and Mexican food.  Even if you’ve never been there, you might know its viral Instagram account, […]

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TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

September 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on TikTokers aiming for Nice, France, end up in Tunis

It’s the tale of the two TikTokers who went to Tunis instead of to Nice. Here’s the problem: Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. Nice, France, is a bougie place […]

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Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Meet Kevin, the blind Texas pigeon who’s so popular he got a police escort

Kevin, a pet pigeon from Irving, Texas, just might be the luckiest bird around. His life didn’t start that way, however. Luis Valdez, who owns L&R Auto Service, found the pigeon when he was barely out […]

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Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

September 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Firefighter and wife welcoming family’s 1st girl in over 100 years

A Texas firefighter and his wife are expecting a baby girl, the first daughter in their family after 100 years of welcoming sons. Michael Sherman, 34, a lieutenant with the Montgomery Fire Department, and his […]

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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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