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20 Washington state employees recognized for saving the state more than $1 million

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 20 Washington state employees recognized for saving the state more than $1 million

OLYMPIA – The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously, Thursday, to approve recognition of three teams of Washington state employees and two individual state workers for […]

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Washington Secretary of State Response to USPS Proposed Rule on Ballot Mail

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington Secretary of State Response to USPS Proposed Rule on Ballot Mail

OLYMPIA — On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Postal Service released a proposed rule for handling ballot mail in federal elections in alignment with Executive Order 14399 regarding elections.   “This is an unnecessary rule and does nothing to provide security in our […]

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Who pooped on the roof? A mountain lion, apparently

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who pooped on the roof? A mountain lion, apparently

If there’s anything more unsettling than seeing poop on your roof, it’s probably coming face-to-face to the party responsible for poop on your roof. Such was the situation facing Bill Dabney, of Pasadena, California. “I looked […]

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Keeping up with the drug traffickers: Smuggler jailed for hiding cocaine among SKIMS clothing

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Keeping up with the drug traffickers: Smuggler jailed for hiding cocaine among SKIMS clothing

This drug trafficker is not doing amazing, sweetie. According to the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, Jakub Jan Konkel has been sentenced to 13 1/2 years in prison for smuggling over $9 million worth of cocaine in a truck […]

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Florida man plays it fast and loose with driving and interacting with cops

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Florida man plays it fast and loose with driving and interacting with cops

This Florida man was certainly going fast, but seemed less than furious when arrested by the cops. According to Gulf Coast News, Yair Alberto Pavon-Rivera caught the attention of the Florida Highway Patrol by speeding over 100 mph. When troopers attempted […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which continent is the home of the tsetse fly?

The tsetse fly is native to the continent of Africa, specifically inhabiting much of the tropical and sub-Saharan regions. 
  • Geographic Range: Found across about 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning from West and Central Africa to East and Southern Africa. 

  • Habitats: They live in warm, humid environments like savannas, dense forests, and river valleys. 

  • Health Impact: They feed exclusively on vertebrate blood and serve as vectors for trypanosomes, which cause sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in livestock.

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How many dots are there on a die?

A standard single die has 21 dots (also called pips), and a pair of dice has 42 dots.

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Which fairy tale characters were originally goats?

The characters from a popular fairy tale who were originally goats are The Three Little Pigs.

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What's the name of the yoga pose that has you balanced on one foot, with the bottom of your other foot pressed against the inside of your thigh?

That is called the Tree Pose, or Vrksasana in Sanskrit. 
  • Focus: It builds strength in your legs, core, and ankles while helping your focus.

  • Placement: You can place your foot against your inner thigh or your lower calf.

  • Safety Tip: Avoid pressing your foot directly against the side of your knee joint to protect your knee.

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The Interstate Highway System is named for which president?

he Interstate Highway System is officially named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  Its official name is the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways. 
  • The Law: Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which funded and launched the massive project. 

  • The Inspiration: His views were shaped by a grueling 1919 military truck convoy across America and by seeing Germany's fast autobahn network during World War II.

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