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Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 18, 2026 A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once in an election.  Its approval follows a court decision that […]

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New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 19, 2026 Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Prosecutors […]

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Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardMarch 19, 2026 The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage […]

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WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

March 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting public comments on proposed changes to rules about hunter education instructor incentive deer permits as part of the Department’s annual season setting process. […]

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New WA law clarifies what is an ‘election’

March 18, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New WA law clarifies what is an ‘election’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 18, 2026 A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once in an election.  Its approval follows a court decision that […]

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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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