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Month: January 2026

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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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Science / Health

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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What children's classic first chapter is titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole"?

The children's classic with the first chapter titled "Down the Rabbit-Hole" is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (often shortened to Alice in Wonderland), written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865. In this chapter, the protagonist, Alice, follows a waistcoat-wearing White Rabbit down a large hole, initiating her journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland

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What is the capital of South Korea?

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Korea. Situated on the lower Han River the capital is only 35 miles from the Demilitarized Zone established with North Korea in 1953.

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Which First Lady saved a portrait of George Washington from a fire at the White House?

First Lady Dolley Madison famously saved the iconic Lansdowne portrait of George Washington from the White House on August 24, 1814, shortly before British troops set fire to the building during the War of 1812. She ordered the large painting to be cut from its frame to ensure its safety before fleeing.

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Which U.S. President first added a putting green to the White House lawn?

President Dwight D. Eisenhower first added a putting green to the White House lawn in 1954. An avid golfer, Eisenhower had the 3,000-square-foot green installed on the South Lawn near the Oval Office to practice his short game, with assistance from the United States Golf Association (USGA) and private donations.

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How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

US swimmer Michael Phelps won a total of five gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He also secured one silver medal, bringing his total medal haul at the 2016 Games to six.

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