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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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Which month's name is derived from the Latin word for eight?

October is the month whose name is derived from octo, the Latin word for eight.

It got this name because it was the eighth month in the original ancient Roman calendar, which began in March. When January and February were later added to the beginning of the year, October shifted to the tenth position, but it kept its original numerical name

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What musical instrument is played to wake up soldiers?

A bugle is the primary musical instrument traditionally played to wake up soldiers.

The specific morning wake-up tune is called "Reveille" (which translates from French to mean "wake up"). At sunrise on military bases, this signal is played to mark the beginning of the duty day and often coincides with the raising of the flag

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Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia. It spans over 2,300 kilometers along the northeastern coast of the state of Queensland in the Coral Sea. 

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What does an NFL referee signal by stretching his arms out at his sides with his palms down?

Unsportsmanlike conduct is a 15-yard penalty. It is assessed for non-physical infractions or actions that damage the spirit of sportsmanship (e.g., taunting, using abusive language, or arguing with an official). [1, 2, 3]

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What epic fantasy trilogy won a total of 11 Oscars in a single year, tying the record for most wins?

The Lord of the Rings
Specifically, its concluding film, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), won all 11 of the Academy Awards for which it was nominated. This historic clean sweep tied the record for the most Oscars won by a single film, a record previously set by Ben-Hur (1959) and later matched by Titanic (1997).
Across all three films, the Lord of the Rings trilogy won a total of 17 Academy Awards.

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