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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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Washington

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

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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Oregon

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

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 Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

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On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

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What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

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What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

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