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Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Talk about your ROI: $25 slot machine bet wins over $1 million

This Las Vegas tourist had a lot to be thankful for on their Thanksgiving. KSNV reports that the Sin City visitor stopped by the Fontainebleau resort on Turkey Day and placed a $25 bet at a Dragon Link slot machine. […]

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Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Do you have this punk rock mom’s lost demo tape?

Charlotte Astor is a punk rocker, and so was her mom, Shannon Astor. Now, Charlotte is determined to find her mom’s long-lost demo tape. Charlotte tells NJ Advance Media that her mom’s hardcore band, Seed, recorded their lone demo in […]

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San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

December 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons involving the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and pulling an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to issue […]

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Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trash panda? More like absolutely smashed panda

If you’ve ever had a rough morning after a night of partying, then you and this raccoon have something in common. The Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter in Virginia reports that a raccoon broke […]

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Bears spotted in unusual places high and low

December 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bears spotted in unusual places high and low

These bears have found themselves in some bear-y unusual places. KABC reports that a man living in Altadena, California, was shocked to find that a bear had taken up residence in the crawl space underneath his […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What space lies between Baltic Avenue and Reading Railroad on a standard Monopoly game board?

The Income Tax space lies directly between Baltic Avenue and Reading Railroad on the first side of a standard Monopoly game board.

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What larger park is found in Manhattan?

Central Park is actually the largest park in Manhattan, spanning 843 acres. If you meant a park larger than Central Park in New York City as a whole, there are several in other boroughs, but none are located inside Manhattan.

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In ancient times, what were professional writers called?

In ancient times, professional writers were most commonly called scribes. Because reading and writing were rare skills, they worked as essential record-keepers, copyists, and administrators for kings, temples, and governments.

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What TV show inspired the term "spam" for junk email?

The term "spam" for junk email was inspired by the 1970 "Spam" sketch on the British television comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

The Sketch and the Metaphor
In the famous sketch set in a cafe, a couple tries to order breakfast while a waitress reads a menu where almost every item contains canned Spam meat. A group of Vikings sitting nearby begin loudly and repeatedly chanting, "Spam, spam, spam, spam... " which completely drowns out any other conversation. 
  • Early internet and Usenet users adopted the term in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Unsolicited bulk messages mirrored the sketch by drowning out normal chat room or email dialogue with repetitive noise.

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What is the Capital of Wisconsin?

The capital of Wisconsin is Madison, a city located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona.

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