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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

April 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow’s 4-year-long war against its neighbor. Russian President Vladimir Putin on […]

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Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

April 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President […]

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Peru’s voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years

April 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Peru’s voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress are among the 35 candidates hoping to become Peru’s ninth president in just 10 years. Sunday’s election is taking place during a surge […]

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New WA sheriff standards law faces another lawsuit

April 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New WA sheriff standards law faces another lawsuit

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 10, 2026 Washington’s new law that seeks to hold sheriffs to higher standards and paves the way for their removal from office is the target of a second lawsuit.  […]

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New Amtrak trains coming soon to Pacific Northwest, but not in time for World Cup

April 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Amtrak trains coming soon to Pacific Northwest, but not in time for World Cup

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardApril 10, 2026 The strained Amtrak Cascades rail service is on track to have limited capacity to carry the crowds expected to descend on the Pacific Northwest for the upcoming […]

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Sunday 8/16

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who originally recorded the song "Black Magic Woman" and had a single which charted?

Fleetwood Mac originally recorded "Black Magic Woman" in March 1968. Written by guitarist Peter Green, the single reached number 37 on the UK singles chart. [1, 2]
Song Details
  • Writer: Peter Green
  • Original Release Date: March 29, 1968
  • UK Chart Peak: Number 37 [1]
Later Cover Version
  • Artist: Santana
  • Release Year: 1970 (album Abraxas)
  • US Chart Peak: Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971

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What city was Budweiser first brewed?

Founded by Eberhard Anheuser and Adolphus Busch, the Anheuser-Busch Flagship Brewery in St. Louis introduced the American version of Budweiser in 1876.

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What Cajun dish is a mixture of rice, sausage, chicken, shrimp, oysters, spices and more?

The dish is jambalaya, a famous one-pot Louisiana meal that combines rice, meats, seafood, and robust spices.

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What disability did Thomas Edison have?

Thomas Edison had severe, progressive hearing loss and became nearly deaf by adulthood. He often attributed his hearing impairment to childhood scarlet fever or a train accident, though he never viewed it as a disability, instead believing it helped him concentrate by blocking out background noise. Biographers and historians also suggest he may have had dyslexia.

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What are there 270 of in the average human baby but only 206 in an adult?

There are bones in the human body. A newborn baby has about 270 (and sometimes up to 300) separate soft and flexible bone and cartilage parts. As a person grows, these smaller pieces join together to form the 206 stronger, solid bones found in a grown-up.

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