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Need a free monthly book for your Oregon child under 5? A new state law guarantees it

June 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Need a free monthly book for your Oregon child under 5? A new state law guarantees it

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 18, 2026 GRESHAM — When her son began receiving free books in the mail at his grandmother’s Washington house, Claire Catt jumped into action. A mother of two “program […]

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Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027

June 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 17, 2026 Oregon lawmakers upset about persistently poor education outcomes for many students voted against several of Gov. Tina Kotek’s new appointments to the commission that determines the resources […]

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Paid Leave Oregon reminds dads that bonding leave is for them, too

June 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Paid Leave Oregon reminds dads that bonding leave is for them, too

Father’s Day is a reminder that time to bond with a child matters for the whole family  Salem, Ore.  —  This Father’s Day, Paid Leave Oregon is reminding dads across the state that paid bonding leave is for them, […]

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Senior Member of the Hoover Gang Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms

June 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senior Member of the Hoover Gang Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Gresham, Oregon, man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison yesterday for illegally possessing firearms as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Shakor Shovontae Ray Holiday, […]

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Lawmakers approve millions in emergency spending on public safety, wells, university solvency

June 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers approve millions in emergency spending on public safety, wells, university solvency

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 17, 2026 About three dozen Oregonians whose wells have run dry, Southern Oregon University and state courthouses with little security are among the greatest beneficiaries of millions of dollars […]

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Sunday 10/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. landmark was once named Long Acre Square?

Times Square in New York City was once named Long Acre Square. 
  • Name Change: The city renamed the intersection in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building (now One Times Square). 

  • Original Name Origin: The area got the name Long Acre Square in the 1870s because it was the center of the city's horse and carriage trade, named after Long Acre in London.

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Shortbread originated in what country?

Shortbread originated in Scotland.
  • 12th Century: It evolved from medieval "biscuit bread," where leftover bread dough was dried out in an oven and butter eventually replaced yeast.

  • 16th Century: Mary, Queen of Scots is popularly credited with helping refine and popularize the triangular wedge style known as "petticoat tails".

  • 1736: The first printed recipe for shortbread appeared in a cookbook by a Scotswoman named Mrs McLintock.

  • Traditions: Because butter and sugar were costly, shortbread was traditionally reserved as a luxury for special events like weddings, Christmas, and Hogmanay (Scottish New Year's Eve).

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In 1995, who became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball?

Hideo Nomo became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball, winning the National League award in 1995.

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In the movie "Legally Blonde", what LSAT score does Elle need to get into Harvard?

In the movie "Legally Blonde," Elle Woods scores a 179 on her LSAT, which is one point shy of a perfect 180. Combined with her 4.0 GPA and iconic video essay, this score secures her admission into Harvard Law School.

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Megalodon was a prehistoric giant version of what kind of animal?

Megalodon was a prehistoric giant mackerel shark. 
    • People once thought it was a direct ancestor or a larger version of the modern great white shark.
  • New scientific studies show it belonged to an extinct family of megatooth sharks (Otodontidae).

  • It was the largest shark and the largest fish to ever live, growing up to 50 to 60 feet (or more) in length.

  • It lived from about 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs.

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