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Hee-haw given heave-ho as donkey rescued from canal

April 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hee-haw given heave-ho as donkey rescued from canal

It’s hard for it to be “on like Donkey Kong” if you’re stuck in a canal. Such was the situation for a donkey in Arizona, which was saved by the Eloy Fire District. “Eloy Firefighters […]

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Plane passengers deal with un-bee-lievable delay

April 16, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plane passengers deal with un-bee-lievable delay

It’s never fun when your plane is delayed, but passengers on a recent flight from Charlotte to San Francisco felt especially stung.  In video obtained by ABC affiliate WSOC, a swarm of bees can be seen […]

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Cat makes dra-meow-tic effort to avoid going to the vet

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cat makes dra-meow-tic effort to avoid going to the vet

Curiosity did not kill this cat, but a trip to the vet almost did. The Overland Park Police Department in Kansas reports in an Instagram post that it was called to help free a cat after it […]

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No shirt, no shoes, no problem for rescuing hooked shark

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No shirt, no shoes, no problem for rescuing hooked shark

If you ever find yourself in an encounter with a great white shark, your first instinct would probably be to seek more protection. This fisherman, though, had another idea. According to the Los Angeles Times, the fisherman, Kevin Phan, […]

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Sometimes there are peacocks on the loose in Pennsylvania in April

April 15, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sometimes there are peacocks on the loose in Pennsylvania in April

It’s April, and you know what that means — there’s a peacock on the loose in Pennsylvania. In April 2025, animal control in Philadelphia responded to reports of a peacock wandering the streets of the City of […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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