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A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority

VATICAN CITY (AP) — During his first foreign trip in 2013, Pope Francis made headlines when he carried his own black leather briefcase as he boarded the Alitalia charter bound for Brazil, since popes never […]

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Trump makes NCAA men’s wrestling championships his latest sports-focused trip

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump makes NCAA men’s wrestling championships his latest sports-focused trip

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is attending the NCAA wrestling championships for the second time in three years, the latest example of how he has mostly limited travel early in his new term to trips built around […]

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Washington

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—Tax Debate in Olympia—Cost of Living, Innovation & Economic Growth

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast—Tax Debate in Olympia—Cost of Living, Innovation & Economic Growth

In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about the impact of proposed tax increases in Washington. He discusses the Republican budget alternative, concerns over new payroll and wealth […]

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Judge overturns Washington natural gas measure approved by voters

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge overturns Washington natural gas measure approved by voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 21, 2025 A King County Superior Court judge on Friday invalidated the ballot measure approved by voters in November that seeks to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward […]

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Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services

March 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services

by Melanie Henshaw, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 22, 2025 A cascade of actions from the Trump administration represents a “grave threat” to health care, social, educational and other critical services in Indian Country, including for Native […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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