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Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 5, 2024 Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight […]

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How many strings does the standard electric guitar have?

A standard electric guitar has six strings, tuned E-A-D-G-B-E (low to high), which is the most common setup for various genres. However, extended-range guitars with seven, eight, or even twelve strings are also popular, especially in metal and progressive music, to offer lower notes or a fuller sound

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Which country has the oldest airport in the world that's still in operation?

The United States has the world's oldest continually operating airport, College Park Airport (KCGS) in Maryland, established by the Wright brothers in 1909 for military pilot training, though Hamburg Airport in Germany (1911) often holds the title for the oldest commercial airport still running.  

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What kind of bird is the mascot for Fruit Loops?

The "Fruit Loop bird" is Toucan Sam, the animated mascot for Froot Loops cereal, a blue, anthropomorphic toucan known for his colorful, rainbow-striped beak, who helps find the fruity cereal by following its scent. Toucans are real tropical birds from Central and South America, and while Sam is fictional, he embodies the exotic, fruit-loving nature of these birds.  

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What US President issued an executive order exempting J. Edgar Hoover from retirement, thus allowing him to act as the FBI Director until the end of his life?

President Lyndon B. Johnson issued Executive Order 11154 on May 8, 1964, which exempted J. Edgar Hoover from the mandatory federal retirement age of 70. This action allowed Hoover to remain as the Director of the FBI for an indefinite period, effectively until his death in 1972. 

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What sign of the zodiac is the first air sign of the calendar year?

The first air sign of the calendar year, starting in January, is Aquarius, followed by Gemini and Libra, known for their intellectual, communicative, and social traits. Aquarius typically spans from January 20 to February 18, making it the initial air sign encountered when the year begins. 

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