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Month: January 2026

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Oregon

Gov. Tina Kotek picks Nevada state forester as first woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Tina Kotek picks Nevada state forester as first woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 22, 2026 After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the helm of the Oregon Department of Forestry. Kacey KC would be the […]

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Science / Health

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark that tragic day 40 years ago. All seven on board were killed […]

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Science / Health

Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research

The Trump administration announced Thursday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer be used in research funded by the National Institutes of Health. The policy, long urged by anti-abortion groups, expands restrictions issued during […]

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Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning into their sonic booms. Scientists reported Thursday that seismic readings from sonic booms […]

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Business

US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland

January 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US stocks climb some more after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose again Thursday and regained more of their losses for the week following the latest walk back by President Donald Trump from tariffs he had earlier threatened. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% and […]

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Tuesday 3/09

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which company is the largest manufacturer of tires?

By sheer volume, LEGO is the world’s largest tire manufacturer, producing over 318 million tiny rubber tires annually for its sets. However, in the automotive industry, Michelin (France) and Bridgestone (Japan) are the largest manufacturers by revenue, consistently battling for the top spot with over $25 billion in annual sales each.

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How many cards are usually used in a game of solitaire?

Virtually all Solitaire games are played with one or more standard 52-card packs. Standard Solitaire uses one 52-card pack.

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What is the study of human behavior and mind called?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior, exploring mental processes, emotions, motivations, and both conscious and unconscious phenomena. It is a diverse field that examines how the brain functions, how people interact, and how to improve well-being

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On the US version of "The Office", what is the name of the documentary crew's cameraman who briefly appears in an episode?

The documentary crew's boom operator/cameraman who appears in Season 9 of The Office is named Brian (played by Chris Diamantopoulos). Introduced in "Customer Loyalty" (Season 9, Episode 12), he is shown comforting Pam and later intervenes in a warehouse altercation, breaking the fourth wall.

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What was astronaut Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.'s nickname?

Astronaut Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.'s nickname was "Buzz." It originated in his childhood because his younger sister mispronounced "brother" as "buzzer," which was later shortened. He officially changed his legal name from Edwin to Buzz in the 1980s.

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