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Political fights put spotlight on leader of Washington’s largest public employee union

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Political fights put spotlight on leader of Washington’s largest public employee union

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 12, 2025 Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union. Not anymore. His very public clashes with […]

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Trio of coastal Washington schools secure money to move out of tsunami zone

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trio of coastal Washington schools secure money to move out of tsunami zone

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardJune 12, 2025 Teachers and staff in low-lying schools along the Pacific Northwest coast face an unusual extra responsibility alongside educators’ usual duties: can they herd the entire student body […]

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Read the full Capital Chronicle interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Read the full Capital Chronicle interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2025 EDITOR’S NOTE: Senior reporter Alex Baumhardt recently conducted a wide-ranging 45-minute phone interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, Oregon’s sole Republican in Congress. Baumhardt published an article with […]

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Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2025 UPDATED at 4:06 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, with a statement from Shannon Wheeler, chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe. A “historic” deal made two years ago […]

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Oregon bill would make landlords give back rent deposit or pay fee if home found defective

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon bill would make landlords give back rent deposit or pay fee if home found defective

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2025 Oregon rental applicants who haven’t yet signed a lease could soon get their security deposits back if they find the home they’ve applied to is defective. House […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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