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$20 million expansion of Tacoma’s largest homeless shelter in the works

June 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $20 million expansion of Tacoma’s largest homeless shelter in the works

by Cameron Sheppard, Washington State StandardJune 3, 2025 This article was first published by the Tacoma News Tribune. One of Tacoma’s largest homeless shelters plans to expand to more than double the number of beds […]

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Thousands in WA at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill in Congress

June 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thousands in WA at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill in Congress

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardJune 3, 2025 Tens of thousands of low-income Washingtonians could lose federal food assistance if Republicans move ahead with plans in a bill the U.S. House passed last month. […]

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Court fight pits religious group that doesn’t want LGBTQ+ employees against WA law

June 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Court fight pits religious group that doesn’t want LGBTQ+ employees against WA law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJune 3, 2025 A Christian ministry in Yakima and the state of Washington are clashing in federal court over whether the religious group can decline to hire LGBTQ+ employees. The […]

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Southwest Airlines’ checked bag fee going into effect 

June 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Southwest Airlines’ checked bag fee going into effect 

The era of free checked bags while flying Southwest Airlines is coming to an end. Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their second […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What part of the human body grows at an average rate of 3 mm per month?

The part of the human body that grows at approximately 3 millimeters (mm) per month is your fingernails, with healthy fingernails growing around 3.47 mm monthly, while toenails grow slower, about 1.62 mm per month, with growth rates varying by hand, age, and environment. 

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Which pop diva released the album Butterfly in 1997?

The pop diva who released the iconic album Butterfly in 1997 was Mariah Carey, with the album dropping on September 16, 1997, marking a significant R&B/hip-hop shift in her sound with hits like "Honey" and "My All". 

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In what country is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike the other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) which are presented in Stockholm, Sweden; the Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the winner, and the ceremony takes place annually on December 10th at Oslo City Hall. 

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Which famous voice-over artist played Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons?

The famous voice-over artist who voiced Woody Woodpecker in his first few cartoons (1940-1941) was Mel Blanc, the legendary voice of many Looney Tunes characters, though Blanc's distinctive laugh was used long after, and his time on Woody was brief before Ben Hardaway and later, Grace Stafford (creator Walter Lantz's wife) took over the role for most of the classic era. 

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All planets in our Solar System are named after Gods, except which one?

All planets in our Solar System are named after Greek or Roman gods and goddesses, except for Earth, which comes from Old English/Germanic words meaning "ground" or "soil," not mythology, as ancient people saw Earth as the center, not another orbiting body. 

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