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Penalty triples for former head of Oregon’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission over bourbon scandal

June 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Penalty triples for former head of Oregon’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission over bourbon scandal

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 13, 2025 The former head of Oregon’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission will pay a $1,500 fine for using his state position to divert and obtain rare bourbon for himself. […]

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee brings back proposal to sell public land in Western states

June 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Utah Sen. Mike Lee brings back proposal to sell public land in Western states

by Kyle Dunphey, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 13, 2025 Utah Sen. Mike Lee is bringing back a proposal that would allow the federal government to sell off several million acres of public land in Utah and […]

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Adopt an Oregon Wild Mustang: BLM hosting in-person event

June 13, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Adopt an Oregon Wild Mustang: BLM hosting in-person event

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a walk-up adoption event June 25–27 at the Oregon Wild Horse Corral Facility, offering the unique opportunity to give a wild horse a new home. This event […]

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Democrats Grant Massive Political Favor to Their Campaign Donors at Students’ Expense by Passing Senate Bill 916

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democrats Grant Massive Political Favor to Their Campaign Donors at Students’ Expense by Passing Senate Bill 916

SALEM, Ore. – Today, Senate and House Democrats approved a scaled-back but still deeply flawed version of Senate Bill 916, sending it to Governor Tina Kotek, who has already announced she will sign it into […]

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Read the full Capital Chronicle interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz

June 12, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Read the full Capital Chronicle interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2025 EDITOR’S NOTE: Senior reporter Alex Baumhardt recently conducted a wide-ranging 45-minute phone interview with U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, Oregon’s sole Republican in Congress. Baumhardt published an article with […]

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Wednesday 6/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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