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From bombs to glass: Hanford site can now transform nuclear waste

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on From bombs to glass: Hanford site can now transform nuclear waste

SEATTLE (AP) — For much of the 20th century, a sprawling complex in the desert of southeastern Washington state turned out most of the plutonium used in the nation’s nuclear arsenal, from the first atomic […]

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What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardOctober 2, 2025 School will continue as normal for Washington’s K-12 students amidst the federal government shutdown, at least for now.  Most federal funding for K-12 education is provided in […]

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More money needed for fight against two invasive bugs, WA agriculture department says

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on More money needed for fight against two invasive bugs, WA agriculture department says

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardOctober 2, 2025 Washington’s agriculture department is seeking more than $13 million to deal with a pair of invasive insects that can destroy and damage a variety of plants, crops […]

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WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning

October 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning

OLYMPIA – The public is invited to weigh in on longer-term hunting season planning as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) begins its latest three-year season setting effort. Game managers will use public […]

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WA’s nutrition program for babies and mothers is at risk during federal shutdown

October 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA’s nutrition program for babies and mothers is at risk during federal shutdown

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardOctober 1, 2025 Washington women and their babies could lose access to benefits under a key nutrition program in the case of a prolonged federal government shutdown.  The Women, Infants […]

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Whose ear did Mike Tyson bite in a 1997 fight dubbed "The Sound and the Fury"?

In the 1997 heavyweight championship rematch billed as "The Sound and the Fury," Mike Tyson bit the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield. The incident, occurring on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, resulted in Tyson's disqualification and became infamously known as "The Bite Fight". 

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In which US state can you find the "Garden of the Gods"?

The most famous "Garden of the Gods" is a 1,367-acre public park and National Natural Landmark. It is renowned for its vertical red sandstone formations, such as the "Kissing Camels" and "Balanced Rock," which were formed millions of years ago through geological uplift and erosion.

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The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in what industry?

The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in the ferry and shipping industry.  Cornelius Vanderbilt, the family patriarch, started his first business at age 16 by ferrying passengers and cargo between Staten Island and Manhattan

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What acid gives vinegar its smell and taste?

Acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) is the primary component responsible for both the characteristic sour taste and the pungent smell of vinegar. Vinegar is essentially a dilute aqueous solution typically containing between 4% and 8% acetic acid by volume, with the remaining portion consisting mostly of water and minor flavor compounds. 

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What is the name of Argus Filch's pet cat in the Harry Potter series?

Mrs. Norris acts as Filch's "second-in-command" and loyal sidekick, patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts to sniff out rule-breaking students. She has an unusually strong, almost telepathic bond with Filch; when she spots a student misbehaving, she quickly fetches him to the scene. Because of this, she is widely loathed by most Hogwarts students. 

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