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As Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunity

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunity

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The dramatic downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad presents possible danger, and an opening, for neighboring Israel. After fighting wars on multiple fronts for months, Israel is now concerned that unrest in Syria could […]

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Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children

PHOENIX (AP) — A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives” including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to […]

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Washington

Major new office building nears opening on Washington Capitol campus

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Major new office building nears opening on Washington Capitol campus

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 9, 2024 The name is the same. Many tenants too. But the Irving R. Newhouse Building set to formally open soon is nothing like the edifice it is replacing […]

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Why home and auto insurance rates are up in Washington

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why home and auto insurance rates are up in Washington

by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardDecember 9, 2024 Washington residents have seen home and auto insurance rates climb steeply over the past couple of years. On Monday, insurance industry representatives offered state lawmakers their breakdown […]

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Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers say state needs to keep focus on housing, education, mental health

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers say state needs to keep focus on housing, education, mental health

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 9, 2024 Editor’s note: The Capital Chronicle is running an end-of-year fundraising campaign, with a $10,000 goal, to help us continue our first-class coverage next year. A lot is […]

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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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