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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 was the original name of the Popsicle?

The beloved Popsicle began in 1905 with 10-year-old Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a cup of soda mix and a stirring stick outside on a cold San Francisco night. Years later, Epperson patented his invention as the “Epsicle,” but it was his young son who coined the far catchier name “Popsicle.”

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Who was the first US President to proclaim a nationwide Thanksgiving Day celebration?

On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating for “the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November,” 1789, marking the first national celebration of a holiday that has become commonplace in today's households.

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What day is the Super Bowl always played on?

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What US state includes the telephone area code 515?

Area code 515 was established in 1947 and covers the central region of Iowa, including active cities such as Ames, Des Moines, and West Des Moines.

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What 1994 film features the quote "Life is like a box of chocolates"?

You never know what you're gonna get." "Forrest Gump" (1994)

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