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Washington to begin speed camera enforcement in roadwork zones

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington to begin speed camera enforcement in roadwork zones

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 The Washington State Patrol will soon have a new tool to catch drivers speeding through highway work zones.  Starting in a few weeks, a speed camera mounted […]

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Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines

by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. House Bill 1739 would establish […]

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Oregon GOP leader cites false examples of government waste from parody X account

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon GOP leader cites false examples of government waste from parody X account

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 12, 2025 Oregon’s Senate Republican leader shared debunked claims from a social media parody account about federal government spending in a state-issued email newsletter decrying “fear-mongering and misinformation.”  Sen. […]

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$156M solar power grant reopened for Washington amid federal funding turmoil

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $156M solar power grant reopened for Washington amid federal funding turmoil

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 12, 2025 Washington has regained access to more than $150 million in previously frozen federal funds for solar energy projects, state officials said. For at least a week, the […]

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NW Natural pushes back on bill that would require notifying customers about use of hydrogen

February 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NW Natural pushes back on bill that would require notifying customers about use of hydrogen

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 12, 2025 Last summer, a Democratic state senator heard from hundreds of constituents in southeast Portland who were concerned about NW Natural secretly supplying residents with natural gas blended […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What was Keanu Reeves' alias in the film "The Matrix"?

Keanu Reeves' alias in The Matrix was Neo, which was also his hacker name, while his "real world" identity within the simulation was Thomas A. Anderson, a computer programmer. Neo is an anagram for "one," hinting at his destiny as "The One" to free humanity, notes Screen Rant. 

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Which US state is home to the Odessa Crater?

The Odessa Meteor Crater is a meteorite crater in the southwestern part of Ector County, southwest of the city of Odessa of West Texas, United States. It is accessible approximately 3 mi (5 km) south of Interstate 20 at Exit 108 (Moss Road).[1] This is one of three impact crater sites found in Texas, the others being the older and much larger Sierra Madera crater and the Marquez crater.

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If there are six apples, and you take away four, how many apples do you have?

You have four apples because the question asks how many you have after you take four away, so the four you took are now in your possession, even though two are left in the bowl. It's a common trick question that plays on the wording. 
  • You took 4: The act of taking them means they are now yours.
  • The bowl has 2: The remaining apples are still in the bowl.

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Which New England state was an independent republic for 14 years before joining the union?

That New England state was Vermont, which functioned as the independent Republic of Vermont for 14 years, from 1777 until it joined the U.S. as the 14th state in 1791, establishing its own constitution, currency, and postal service during that time. 

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According to the novel, about how long was Robinson Crusoe marooned on his remote island?

In Daniel Defoe's novel, Robinson Crusoe was marooned on a remote island for 28 years, a significant period detailed in the book where he learns to survive, builds a makeshift civilization, and eventually encounters his companion Friday, before being rescued. 

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