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Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Runaway emu interrupts the morning commute in the UK

None of us love it when our train is delayed, especially when it’s because of something out of left field — like a runaway emu.  As odd as it sounds, that’s exactly what happened Thursday […]

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NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

January 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NYC has a new rat problem, and you could help

New York City has a rat problem. Duh, right? Not that one, though, a new one. Strong Island Animal Rescue League is now hard at work trying to find homes for hundreds of pet white rats […]

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‘Buck looking for bucks’ lands in hands of police

January 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Buck looking for bucks’ lands in hands of police

Police in Suffolk County, New York, were surprised to find a “deer in headlights” when they responded to a burglar alarm at a bank on Sunday. The culprit who busted into Webster Bank ended up […]

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Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

January 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Image courtesy of Rhode Island DMV PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — It’s been no small potatoes that Rhode Islanders have been able to choose the image of Mr. Potato Head as a specialty license plate for decades. Yet […]

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Thieves try to gain weight-loss drugs in delivery robbery

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thieves try to gain weight-loss drugs in delivery robbery

GLP-1s may help you lose weight, but stealing GLP-1s will help you lose your freedom. ABC station WPVI reports that three people were arrested for robbing a delivery truck filled with $16,000 worth of weight-loss drugs, including Mounjaro, […]

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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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