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After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 20, 2026 State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations of sexual abuse against the transformational […]

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WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 20, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of a planned vote on league expansion that could bring men’s […]

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Business

Buoyed by big projects and a big lease sale, Alaska oil companies project optimism

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Buoyed by big projects and a big lease sale, Alaska oil companies project optimism

by Yereth Rosen, Washington State StandardMarch 20, 2026 Representatives of major oil field operators on Alaska’s North Slope said Thursday they are bullish on the region’s future as a major producer for decades to come. […]

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Oregon

Oregon voters have rejected most laws in referendums, with many decided outside November

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon voters have rejected most laws in referendums, with many decided outside November

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 20, 2026 May’s vote on a controversial 2025 transportation law will mark the 67th time in state history that Oregonians opposed a law strongly enough to petition for its […]

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Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in Oregon

March 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in Oregon

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 19, 2026 A deadly fungal disease that has put at least one bat species on the federal Endangered Species List has been detected in Oregon for the first time. […]

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Monday 5/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who wrote the novel on which the movie, by the same name, "Jurassic Park" is based on?

The 1993 Jurassic Park movie is based on the 1990 science fiction novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton. Crichton was an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. 

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Who was the first singer to have five #1 singles off of one album?

Michael Jackson was the first artist to have five #1 singles from one album, achieving this milestone with his 1987 album Bad. 
The five singles from the album that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are:
  • "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
  • "Bad"
  • "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • "Man in the Mirror"
  • "Dirty Diana" 
This record was later tied by Katy Perry with her album Teenage Dream in 2011. 

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What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra?

The smallest instrument in a standard symphony orchestra is the piccolo. It is a woodwind instrument, roughly half the size of a standard flute, and plays in the highest register of all orchestral instruments, producing notes an octave higher than the standard flute. 

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Treasure State"?

Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State" because of its rich history of mineral reserves, particularly gold, silver, and copper. This nickname, dating back to 1895, highlights the state's significant mining industry, which is also reflected in its Spanish motto, "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver). 

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What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

The more common name for an apiarist is a beekeeper. While "apiarist" refers specifically to someone who manages bees—often for commercial honey production or pollination services—it is generally considered a more formal or technical term compared to "beekeeper".

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