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Pile Burning Planned in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

December 9, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Pile Burning Planned in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (December 9, 2024) —Fire managers at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area are planning to conduct pile burning on National Forest System lands on the Washington side near Upper Major Creek and […]

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Wasco County HR Director receives Excellence in Safety Award

December 7, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wasco County HR Director receives Excellence in Safety Award

From the Wasco County Facebook page: Congratulations to Fiona Ferguson, our HR Director, for receiving the 2024 Excellence in Safety award from CIS Oregon and presented by our county commissioners. She has helped to create […]

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Thursday 5/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which viral video challenge in 2014 raised millions for ALS research?

The viral video challenge in 2014 that raised over $220 million worldwide for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research was the Ice Bucket Challenge. Participants filmed themselves dumping ice water on their heads, tagged others on social media to do the same, and donated to ALS charities, significantly boosting awareness for the disease.

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What US state has the longest border with Canada?

Alaska has the longest border with Canada, extending 1,538 miles,  This border spans from the Arctic Ocean down to British Columbia, representing the longest continuous international border segment of any single U.S. state.

Top 3 States by Border Length with Canada:

Alaska: 1,538 miles
Michigan: 721 miles
Maine: 611 miles

  • While the "lower 48" states share a combined 3,987-mile border with Canada, the Alaskan border is the longest individual segment, accounting for roughly 28% of the total 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada boundary

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Dover is the capital of which US state?

Dover is the capital of Delaware. It has served as the state capital since 1777 and is also the county seat of Kent County. Founded by William Penn in 1683, it is located on the St. Jones River.

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What is the standard unit of kinetic energy?

The standard unit for kinetic energy in the International System of Units (SI) is the Joule, symbolized by J. A joule is defined as the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter, which corresponds to 1 kg.

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What book by George Orwell had a film adaption that was funded by the CIA?

The 1954 animated film adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm was covertly funded and produced by the CIA. As a Cold War propaganda tool, the agency altered the script to create a stronger anti-communist message, notably changing the ending to heighten opposition to Soviet-style totalitarianism.

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