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Month: February 2026

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WA lawmakers target immigrant detention center with tax, fine and oversight bills

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers target immigrant detention center with tax, fine and oversight bills

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 27, 2026 Zahid Chaudhry, a U.S. Army veteran, was held in the Northwest ICE Processing Center for four months last year.  He was released in December. While inside, he […]

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After slurred remarks during budget hearing, WA House majority leader admits to drinking

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After slurred remarks during budget hearing, WA House majority leader admits to drinking

by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardFebruary 26, 2026 Washington state House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon acknowledged he was intoxicated during a Wednesday night committee hearing on budget legislation. The Seattle Democrat admitted to drinking around […]

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After slurred remarks during budget hearing, WA House majority leader admits to drinking

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After slurred remarks during budget hearing, WA House majority leader admits to drinking

by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardFebruary 26, 2026 Washington state House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon acknowledged he was intoxicated during a Wednesday night committee hearing on budget legislation. The Seattle Democrat admitted to drinking around […]

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Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools

by Robin Linares, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2026 While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it’s not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads to a law.  However, Kailee Desmond, a Lake […]

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Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead

February 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead

SEATTLE (AP) — Press 2 for Spanish … accent? For months, callers to the Washington state Department of Licensing who have requested automated service in Spanish have instead heard an AI voice speaking English in a strong […]

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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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