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Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

Christopher Nolan will be drawing on a Greek epic for his next project. The Oppenheimer director will use IMAX to tell the more than 2,000-year-old story of Homer’s Odyssey, Universal Pictures has announced. “Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a […]

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Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 26, 2024 Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts.   Inslee’s plan would boost […]

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Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

by Ben Botkin, Washington State StandardDecember 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This article is the second in a three-part series looking at restrictions around the U.S. on people who are homeless camping in public spaces. You […]

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Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 26, 2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation said they will update an environmental study on the management of federal dams along the Columbia […]

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Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide. Northwest Naturals, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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