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HomeWashingtonCapitol Buzz Headlines – Jan. 31, 2025

Capitol Buzz Headlines – Jan. 31, 2025

February 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Washington Comments Off on Capitol Buzz Headlines – Jan. 31, 2025
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In what Eagles song is the singer "standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona"?


                            

                            
                        

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            
                        
                        
                        
                        

                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    

                        
                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
The Eagles song featuring the line "standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona" is "Take It Easy". The song, co-written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, was the Eagles' first hit single in 1972. The line "Well, I'm standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see" is part of the song's opening verse


                        

                        
                        
                    

                

                    
                    
                    
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Who was nicknamed "Mr. November" after hitting Major League Baseball's first ever November homer?


                            

                            
                        

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            
                        
                        
                        
                        

                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    

                        
                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        
                        
                    

                

                    
                    
                    
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What singer began his career fronting the bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey in the 1930’s?


                            

                            
                        

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            
                        
                        
                        
                        

                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    

                        
                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
Frank Sinatra began his career fronting the bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey in the late 1930s. 


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  • Harry James Orchestra: Sinatra joined Harry James' band in 1939 and made his first recordings with them.
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  • Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: Shortly after, in early 1940, Sinatra moved to the more popular Tommy Dorsey Orchestra where he achieved significant success and recognition, becoming a sensation and recording numerous hit songs. 
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What is added to white sugar to make brown sugar?


                            

                            
                        

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            
                        
                        
                        
                        

                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    

                        
                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
Brown sugar is made by adding molasses to white granulated sugar. The amount of molasses added determines whether it's light or dark brown sugar. Light brown sugar typically contains around 3.5% molasses, while dark brown sugar contains about 6-7% molasses, according to Sweet Tea + Thyme.


                        

                        
                        
                    

                

                    
                    
                    
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From what language did English borrow the word "canyon"?


                            

                            
                        

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            

            

                

                

                

            
                        
                        
                        
                        

                            
                            
                            
                            
                        

                        
                        

                            
                        

                        

                            
                        

                        

                            










he English word "canyon" was borrowed from the Spanish word "cañón". In Spanish, "cañón" can mean "tube," "pipe," or "gorge". The word entered English through Americans exploring the then Spanish territory in the West, particularly in the 19th century. 


































































                        

                        
                        
                    

                

            
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