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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

December 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardDecember 4, 2025 A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons. But the dispute is likely not […]

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026

December 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 4, 2025 Gov. Tina Kotek formally announced her 2026 reelection bid Thursday, leaving her less than a year to convince Oregonians she remains the best choice to lead the […]

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026

December 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 4, 2025 Gov. Tina Kotek formally announced her 2026 reelection bid Thursday, leaving her less than a year to convince Oregonians she remains the best choice to lead the […]

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Rescue helicopter will return, remain in Newport, Oregon’s US senators say

December 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rescue helicopter will return, remain in Newport, Oregon’s US senators say

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 4, 2025 The U.S Coast Guard has promised to indefinitely return a life-saving rescue helicopter to its facility at Newport’s Municipal Airport, Oregon’s two U.S. senators said Thursday, capping […]

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Police officer tries out new gig after arresting DoorDash delivery driver for DUI

December 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Police officer tries out new gig after arresting DoorDash delivery driver for DUI

You may have ordered DoorDash when drunk, but delivering a DoorDash order while drunk is definitely a no-no. The Cape Coral Police Department in Florida reports it arrested a motorist for DUI who was on the way […]

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How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

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"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

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What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

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Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

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What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

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