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Federal review clears navigation improvements near Longview, Kalama

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal review clears navigation improvements near Longview, Kalama

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal environmental review has cleared the way for navigation improvements on the lower Columbia River aimed at reducing ship delays and improving safety near the ports of Longview and Kalama, Washington. The […]

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Oddities

Las Vegas has the Strip, but Reno has stripes

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Las Vegas has the Strip, but Reno has stripes

Johnny Cash may have shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, but he didn’t mention anything about a zebra. KTVN reports that a zebra was spotted running loose in the Nevada city. The […]

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Oddities

President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on President Mario? Children vote for fictional characters during Portugal election

Mario may be super, but does that mean he should be elected to office? The Nintendo mascot was one of several fictional characters included on a ballot at a polling station during Portugal’s recent presidential […]

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Oddities

Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

TESERO, Italy (AP) — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times. As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint […]

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Lifestyle

Spearmint is KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year

February 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Spearmint is KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year

KitchenAid has spilled the tea, revealing Spearmint as its 2026 Color of the Year for the newest lineup of stand mixers. After more than two years of research and development, the new hue — inspired by the […]

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Saturday 2/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

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On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

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What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

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What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

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