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Month: February 2025

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Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Columbia River locks shut down for annual maintenance

PORTLAND, ORE. — The Columbia-Snake River System, a critical trade corridor supporting $24 billion in commerce annually, will pause operations for two weeks beginning March 9, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, conducts […]

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Washington

Muzzall Bill to Strengthen Reckless Driving Penalties Passes Senate

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Muzzall Bill to Strengthen Reckless Driving Penalties Passes Senate

OLYMPIA… The state Senate has given its near-unanimous approval to legislation sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor. Senate Bill 5238 enhances penalties for reckless driving involving excessive speed. The bipartisan legislation seeks to improve road safety by […]

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Science / Health

Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

LONDON (AP) — Work to give 21st-century London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces — in fact chunks — of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story […]

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Science / Health

Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world’s telescopes rush to track its course. But the chance of an impact is still […]

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What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

February 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows. They have been particularly lethal in parts of California where landscape, climate, weather and geology can combine to […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What US city and its surroundings is the basis for a standard US Monopoly board?

The standard North American version of the board game Monopoly is based on the street grid and landmarks of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The properties, including iconic spaces like Boardwalk and Park Place, were inspired by real-life locations in the city and its surrounding areas, such as the adjacent towns of Ventnor and Margate City.

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Who wrote the 1976 novel "Interview with the Vampire"

American author Anne Rice wrote the 1976 gothic horror novel Interview with the Vampire. Published as her debut novel, it launched her influential 13-book series, The Vampire Chronicles

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Which US state's way of life and culture is described as Cajun?

Cajun culture is predominantly associated with Louisiana, specifically the southern region known as Acadiana. Originating from French-speaking Acadian settlers expelled from Canada in 1755, this culture is renowned for its distinctive French dialect, lively music, Roman Catholic traditions, and unique cuisine, featuring dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée.

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What disability did Thomas Edison have?

Thomas Edison was partially deaf for most of his life. Modern historians and medical professionals also believe he likely had learning and thinking differences, specifically ADHD and dyslexia.

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What is the last word in the Bible?

The last word in the majority of English versions of the Bible is Amen. This word is found at the end of the Book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 21. 

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