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Whoa, we’re halfway there, whoa-oh, rescuing a bear

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Whoa, we’re halfway there, whoa-oh, rescuing a bear

If Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the anthem of New Jersey, perhaps this story will convince them to record a new version, “Livin’ for This Bear.” New Jersey State Police report in a Facebook post […]

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The jig is up, the news is out, they finally found the ‘renegade’ emu

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The jig is up, the news is out, they finally found the ‘renegade’ emu

While not exactly in fear for its life from the long arm of the law, this emu was living out other parts of that one Styx song. The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office in Virginia reports in a Facebook post that […]

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Jonathan the 193-year-old tortoise survives April Fools’ Day hoax

April 14, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Jonathan the 193-year-old tortoise survives April Fools’ Day hoax

It will take more than an April Fools’ Day joke for Jonathan the tortoise to shuffle off this mortal coil. The 193-year-old reptile, known as the world’s oldest living land animal, is still kicking despite social […]

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Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Birds of a feather (duster) flock together

A baby bird in need of a mom found a parental figure in something else with feathers. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports in an Instagram post that it recently took in a chick that was found […]

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Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

April 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Searching for a break in the case, KitKat launches tracker for stolen candy

Before breaking off a piece of that KitKat bar, here’s how you can find out if it was part of the great KitKat heist. As previously reported, 12 tonnes of the Nestlé candy were stolen while […]

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Monday 5/04

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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