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Month: April 2026

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Mel Tonasket reflects on 55 Years in Indian Country

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mel Tonasket reflects on 55 Years in Indian Country

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State StandardApril 20, 2026 Mel Tonasket says the modern history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is defined by a single turning point: the decision to reject federal […]

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After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 20, 2026 Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two decades, announced Sunday he will not seek re-election. Springer, 79, […]

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After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 20, 2026 Most Oregon counties are set to receive nearly $100 million from the federal Secure Rural Schools Act after Congress let funding for the 25-year-old program lapse for […]

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Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 20, 2026 About 21,000 fewer people enrolled in health insurance plans through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace compared with a year ago, according to a new report.  The Oregon […]

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Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear

SEATTLE (AP) — An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to […]

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Thursday 8/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

Paul Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.

Key Details
  • Childhood Friends: Allen and Gates met at the Lakeside School in Seattle.
  • Location: They started the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Original Name: They first called it Micro-Soft, short for microcomputer software.

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv (also spelled Kiev). [1]
Quick Facts
  • Location: North-central Ukraine, sitting on both banks of the Dnieper River.
  • Population: Around 2.9 million people.

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Tips of hair that are damaged are called what?

Damaged tips of hair are most commonly called split ends (scientifically known as trichoptilosis).

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Most people breathe through one nostril at a time - True or False?

True, most people naturally breathe more through one nostril at a time due to a subconscious physiological process known as the nasal cycle.
How the Nasal Cycle Works
  • Alternating Airflow: The autonomic nervous system causes the blood vessels in the nasal tissues (turbinates) to swell on one side while shrinking on the other. 
  • Dominant Side: This shift makes one nostril the primary airway while the other is partially congested. 
  • Switching Time: The dominant side naturally alternates every 30 minutes to 6 hours, though most people do not notice it during normal daily activities. 
  • Purpose: This resting process keeps the nasal tissues moist, improves filtration, and enhances your sense of smell.

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Margaret Mitchell published only one book during her lifetime, the 1936 Civil War-era novel Gone with the Wind. 
    • Publication Year: 1936
  • Awards Won: National Book Award (1936) and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1937)
  • Legacy: It became one of the best-selling books of all time and was adapted into a famous 1939 film.

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