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Month: April 2026

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Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 17, 2026 An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington. Republican Amanda McKinney, a Yakima […]

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Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 Candidates running to represent Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives raised nearly $2.1 million in the first three months of 2026, with the incumbents for Oregon’s […]

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Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches

by Alex Brown, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many foresters fear, and erode decades of work to understand […]

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Oregon law to reduce medical debt from nonprofit hospital visits is working, study finds

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon law to reduce medical debt from nonprofit hospital visits is working, study finds

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 A nearly seven-year-old state law requiring nonprofit hospitals to account for patient income and to provide financial support before collecting debts led to a significant reduction in […]

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Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 HILLSBORO— Four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor race squared off for their first debate together on Thursday, making few swipes at one another and homing in […]

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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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