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Houston driver has a problem, but sandwich was delivered just fine

July 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Houston driver has a problem, but sandwich was delivered just fine

As cool as car chases are in the movies, they’re less so in real life, especially if you’re just trying to do your job. According to ABC station KTRK, DoorDash driver Miracle Herron, of Houston, was […]

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Florida septuagenarian not amused by ‘SQZ A55’ license plate

July 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Florida septuagenarian not amused by ‘SQZ A55’ license plate

Despite what her car might say, Nancy Dello Stritto doesn’t want to squeeze anyone’s behind. Dello Stritto, a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, tells CBS News Miami that she got a new license plate in the mail that reads […]

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Florida passenger does not go quietly into the night, launches fireworks from moving car

July 21, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Florida passenger does not go quietly into the night, launches fireworks from moving car

The Fourth of July may celebrate the United States’ freedom from British rule, but that doesn’t mean you have the freedom to shoot fireworks out of your car. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in […]

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Australian city hopes to break world record with eight-times 76 trombones in big parade

July 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Australian city hopes to break world record with eight-times 76 trombones in big parade

While there were famously 76 trombones in the big parade, it’ll take a lot more than that to break a world record. The city of Ipswich, Australia, believes it did just that by gathering more […]

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Oh, fairway? We thought you said bear-way

July 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oh, fairway? We thought you said bear-way

This bear is going from cub to clubs. Video obtained by CTV News shows a bear picking up a loaded golf bag with its mouth and running away with it at a course in British Columbia, Canada. The video […]

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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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