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WDFW approves new rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease

March 28, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW approves new rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind has made decisions on proposed rules designed to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Washington. The director approved all rules as proposed by the […]

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Corrosion problem knocks most Amtrak Cascades trains out of service

March 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Corrosion problem knocks most Amtrak Cascades trains out of service

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardMarch 27, 2025 The years-long process to restore regional intercity rail service and build up train ridership in western Washington and Oregon was dealt a major setback this week when […]

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Washington AG backs gun permit bill as it advances in state Senate

March 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington AG backs gun permit bill as it advances in state Senate

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 27, 2025 For his debut testimony before the Washington state Legislature, Attorney General Nick Brown picked a bill to require a new state permit to purchase guns.  He said […]

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$160M in WA health funding axed by Trump administration

March 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $160M in WA health funding axed by Trump administration

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 27, 2025 Washington state is losing about $160 million in public health funding as part of the Trump administration’s latest purge of federal grants. The money is part of […]

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Former Washington lawmaker Mark Mullet faces fine in mayoral bid

March 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former Washington lawmaker Mark Mullet faces fine in mayoral bid

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 27, 2025 Contributions started rolling in within days of Mark Mullet launching his campaign for Issaquah mayor last December. By the end of the month, his haul was nearly […]

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Thursday 8/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

Paul Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.

Key Details
  • Childhood Friends: Allen and Gates met at the Lakeside School in Seattle.
  • Location: They started the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Original Name: They first called it Micro-Soft, short for microcomputer software.

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv (also spelled Kiev). [1]
Quick Facts
  • Location: North-central Ukraine, sitting on both banks of the Dnieper River.
  • Population: Around 2.9 million people.

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Tips of hair that are damaged are called what?

Damaged tips of hair are most commonly called split ends (scientifically known as trichoptilosis).

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Most people breathe through one nostril at a time - True or False?

True, most people naturally breathe more through one nostril at a time due to a subconscious physiological process known as the nasal cycle.
How the Nasal Cycle Works
  • Alternating Airflow: The autonomic nervous system causes the blood vessels in the nasal tissues (turbinates) to swell on one side while shrinking on the other. 
  • Dominant Side: This shift makes one nostril the primary airway while the other is partially congested. 
  • Switching Time: The dominant side naturally alternates every 30 minutes to 6 hours, though most people do not notice it during normal daily activities. 
  • Purpose: This resting process keeps the nasal tissues moist, improves filtration, and enhances your sense of smell.

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Margaret Mitchell published only one book during her lifetime, the 1936 Civil War-era novel Gone with the Wind. 
    • Publication Year: 1936
  • Awards Won: National Book Award (1936) and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1937)
  • Legacy: It became one of the best-selling books of all time and was adapted into a famous 1939 film.

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