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Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

November 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn’t stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western […]

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WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

November 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardNovember 28, 2025 How best to spend, save and raise money will be a recurring theme when Washington lawmakers convene in Olympia next week for their annual “committee days.”  The […]

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WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

November 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardNovember 26, 2025 Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees. Proposed legislation crafted by Rep. […]

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Oregon emergency office not just focused on natural disasters, but food insecurity

November 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon emergency office not just focused on natural disasters, but food insecurity

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleNovember 27, 2025 In a warehouse just south of Salem the week before Thanksgiving, about a dozen state employees passed 1,500 boxes down a line, each dropping cans of beans, […]

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NW Natural Warms Up Winter with “Fireside Friends” Pet Photo Contest

November 29, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NW Natural Warms Up Winter with “Fireside Friends” Pet Photo Contest

PORTLAND, Ore. – NW Natural is inviting customers to warm up this winter and celebrate their pets with the launch of the Fireside Friends Sweepstakes. The contest offers the chance to win a prize while also supporting a […]

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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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