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Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

EDMONDS, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: “Jimmy Carter rose from humble rural beginnings to become a decorated Naval officer, a […]

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Washington

2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday. The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear […]

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Science / Health

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke said the […]

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Business

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket […]

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Business

Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

December 29, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98

Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98, according to a news report. A statement issued […]

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What is January's birthstone?

The primary January birthstone is Garnet, a gemstone typically known for its deep red color but available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, and purple. Garnet symbolizes protection, friendship, and strength, and is commonly used in jewelry like necklaces and rings, ranking 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale by American Gem Society. 

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Which U.S. state has the peach blossom for its state flower?

Delaware has the peach blossom (Prunus persica) as its official state flower, a designation adopted on May 9, 1895. It was chosen to honor the state's significant agricultural history as a major producer of peaches, historically known as the "Peach State".

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Which U.S. president asked Jet Li to be his personal body guard?

President Richard Nixon asked a young Jet Li to be his personal bodyguard in 1974. During a White House performance by the Chinese national Wushu team, the then-11-year-old Li so impressed Nixon with his martial arts skills that the president said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being my bodyguard when you grow up?". 

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Who took home the Country Music Association very first music video award in 1984 for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight"?

Hank Williams Jr. took home the inaugural Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Video of the Year for "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight" in 1984. The groundbreaking, star-studded video, directed by John Goodhue, featured cameo appearances from numerous country legends and was recognized for its technological achievement at the time.

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What does sonography use to make pictures of the inside of the body?

Sonography (ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves, typically between 2 and 18 MHz, to create real-time images of the body's internal structures. A transducer sends these sound waves into the body and detects their echoes as they bounce off tissues, allowing a computer to calculate distances and form2D images without radiation.

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