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City of The Dalles Westside Interceptor PH 2 Stage 1.2 TCP project

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on City of The Dalles Westside Interceptor PH 2 Stage 1.2 TCP project

Starting February 16, 2026, W 1st St will be closed from the Webber intersection to the Oregon Cherry Growers main entrance to facilitate the upsizing of the concrete sanitary sewer main. This closure will be […]

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Oddities

Life’s a beach: Man’s class ring found in sand years after being lost

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Life’s a beach: Man’s class ring found in sand years after being lost

This man’s high school ring survived not only the sands of time, but also literal sand. WLOX reports that a class ring belonging to Darien Ladner was discovered buried in the beaches of Pass Christian, Mississippi, 44 years […]

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Oddities

What a racket: Cow causes lockdown after appearing on school tennis courts

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What a racket: Cow causes lockdown after appearing on school tennis courts

Game, set, moo? Nebraska’s McCook Police Department reports that the local high and middle schools were put on lockdown after a cow appeared on the high school tennis courts. “This keeps students and staff in the building and […]

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Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia’s ice road

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia’s ice road

HIIUMAA, Estonia (AP) — Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that citizens of Estonia can now drive across a 20-kilometer (12 1/2-mile) stretch of frozen sea linking the country’s two main islands. The […]

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Lifestyle

What to know about new labeling guidelines for food packages

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What to know about new labeling guidelines for food packages

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is making an immediate change in an effort to clarify labels on food packaging. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary spoke exclusively with ABC’S Good Morning America about updating guidelines for the “no artificial […]

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What is the monarch butterfly’s favored host plant?

Milkweed -- Butterflies strategically lay their eggs on plants that will be eaten by the caterpillars after they hatch. Certain species have favorite plants, which are called host plants.

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Who played the role of John Anderton in the movie "Minority Report"?

Tom Cruise played the role of Chief John Anderton in the 2002 science-fiction movie Minority Report. 
Movie Details
  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Character: Chief John Anderton, the head of a special police unit that stops crimes before they happen.
  • Plot: Anderton is accused of a future crime and must run to prove his innocence.

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Do ants sleep?

Yes, ants do sleep, but they do not sleep like humans do. Instead of one long stretch of sleep at night, ants take hundreds of short power naps throughout the 24-hour day.

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In what country would you find the active volcano "Fuji"?

You can find Mount Fuji in Japan. 
Key Facts
  • Location: Honshu island, crossing the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
  • Height: 3,776 meters (12,389 feet), making it the highest peak in the country.
  • Status: An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707.
  • Proximity: Located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

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What is Albumen more commonly known as?

Albumen is more commonly known as the egg white. 
Key Details
  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin albus, meaning "white".
  • Composition: It consists of about 90% water and 10% proteins (including various albumins) that protect the yolk and nourish a developing embryo.
  • Uses: It is widely used in cooking (like meringues and cakes), wine clarification, and historical photographic prints.

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