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Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 5, 2024 Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of […]

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Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 5, 2024 Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight […]

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Thursday 1/22

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who originally recorded the song "Blue Bayou"?

Roy Orbison originally recorded and had a hit with "Blue Bayou" in 1963, though he first recorded it in late 1961, with the song later becoming a signature hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1977, who had a massive success with her cover. The song was written by Orbison and Joe Melson. 

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What kind of a dog is Marmaduke?

Marmaduke is a lovable, giant Great Dane, known for his mischievous but good-hearted nature in the popular comic strip and movies. Despite their imposing size, Great Danes are often called "gentle giants" and are known for being patient and family-oriented, much like Marmaduke himself. 

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Shortly after the start of the Spanish-American War, the US Navy blockaded what island?

Shortly after the Spanish-American War began in April 1898, the U.S. Navy established a naval blockade around the island of Cuba, aiming to cut off Spanish supplies and support for their forces fighting Cuban revolutionaries. President William McKinley ordered the blockade, which focused on Cuba's northern coast and ports like Cienfuegos, kicking off major naval operations in the Caribbean. 

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What is the 3 letter code for O'Hare International Airport?

The three-letter code for O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) is ORD, a legacy from its original name, Orchard Field Airport, even though it was later renamed for naval hero Butch O'Hare. The code "ORD" comes directly from "Orchard" and was kept for continuity when it became a major commercial airport. 

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Who play the burglars in, Home Alone?

The robber from Home Alone you're likely thinking of is Marv Merchants, played by actor Daniel Stern, who, with his partner Harry (Joe Pesci), formed the "Wet Bandits" or "Sticky Bandits" trying to rob Kevin McCallister's house. Daniel Stern recently made headlines for a citation in California for soliciting prostitution, but he's also known for his role as Marv, his work on The Wonder Years, and his life as a farmer.  

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