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Month: February 2026

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Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

Not so fast, Paramount. After a long, tumultuous fight for Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant has finally bested rival bidder Netflix but now faces a new challenge: Winning over regulators. The competition concerns are […]

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30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Benson Lu’s life revolves around Pokémon. The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to the local card […]

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Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: NetflixBridgerton: Benedict and Sophie’s love story comes to an end with part […]

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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: How an Income Tax Shapes the Budget—and Schools

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: How an Income Tax Shapes the Budget—and Schools

Senator John Braun unpacks the Senate operating budget, income tax assumptions, education funding challenges, and concerns over one‑time money used for ongoing programs.

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Break for big corporations is stripped from WA income tax bill

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Break for big corporations is stripped from WA income tax bill

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 27, 2026 Washington Democrats’ controversial income tax bill emerged from a state House panel Friday looking much different than when it arrived. The House Finance Committee stripped out a […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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