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Whoops! Hospital switched Long Island newborns 65 years ago

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Whoops! Hospital switched Long Island newborns 65 years ago

A man living on Long Island has discovered that he was accidentally switched at birth with another baby 65 years ago. As WABC reports, Kevin McMahon was given to the wrong family when he was born in 1960 in […]

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Unruly passenger forces Milan-bound flight to return to NYC

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Unruly passenger forces Milan-bound flight to return to NYC

Passengers on a flight from New York City to Milan hoping to wake up in Italy instead found themselves back at their starting point. According to a statement from American Airlines, which was operating the […]

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A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

April 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power outages and technological scarcity, this eatery has leaped into the 21st century with digital […]

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Airline passenger crunched after being unable to pay for in-flight Pringles

April 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Airline passenger crunched after being unable to pay for in-flight Pringles

While air travel allows us the luxury of eating chips while flying thousands of feet in the air, it also presents the dilemma of what happens when you can’t pay for said chips while flying […]

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Boat mix-up turns American into lifetime fan of English soccer team

April 16, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boat mix-up turns American into lifetime fan of English soccer team

An American tourist’s mix-up in London has resulted in a lifelong emotional commitment. According to the BBC, Arizona student Evan Johnston was wandering through the English capital when he hopped on a boat that he thought was a […]

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According to Greek mythology, who was the Greek god of music?

According to Greek mythology, the primary god of music, song, poetry, and the arts was Apollo, the Olympian god of light, healing, and prophecy, often shown playing the lyre. He led the Muses in their performances, but other deities like Dionysus (ecstatic music) and the Muses themselves (like Euterpe for flute) also had musical roles. 

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What team did basketball star Larry Bird play 13 seasons for?

Basketball legend Larry Bird played his entire 13-season NBA career (1979-1992) with the Boston Celtics, leading them to three NBA championships and becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players. 

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In table tennis, what is the minimum height the ball must be tossed from the server’s hand before hitting it for a serve?

In table tennis, the ball must be tossed vertically upwards at least 16 centimeters (about 6.3 inches) from a flat, open palm, and struck on its way down, ensuring it's always visible to the opponent for a legal serve. 

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The song "Disco Inferno" appeared on the soundtrack to what 1970s movie?

The song "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps appeared on the soundtrack for the iconic 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, a massively popular movie that defined the disco era. Its inclusion on the best-selling soundtrack helped propel the song to its peak chart success in 1978, making it a signature tune

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Which US actor is the first to star in 8 consecutive number one hit movies?

Will Smith was the first US actor to star in eight consecutive number one hit movies, a record he set between 2002 and 2008. The streak includes films such as Men in Black II, Bad Boys II, I, Robot, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, Hancock, and Seven Pounds, though the exact list can vary depending on the source. 

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