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Failed Bridges In Washington's History
Last month's I-5 Skagit River bridge collapse is just one of a number of major bridge failures in Washington's history. Washington is home to four of the
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How To Have A Safe Fourth Of July Celebration
Fourth of July is coming up, and you can’t celebrate America’s freedoms without some fireworks. But what are our freedoms when it comes to lighting
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Seattle's History In High Resolution
Ever wondered what Seattle looked like after the Great Fire or what Dick's looked like in the 1950s? Vintage Seattle is piecing together Seattle's history
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How To Survive An Earthquake
An estimated 1,000 earthquakes occur in Washington state each year. Fortunately, most are of them are small, and only about 15 to 20 are felt by residents
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Ben Zimmer: On The Whole 9 Yards And Phrase Inflation
Did you know that the phrase "the whole 9 yards" used to be "the whole 6 yards?" It’s true. And cloud nine, that fantastic place to be, used to be cloud
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Ben Zimmer On Having And Eating Cake
You can’t have your cake and eat it too, but how are you supposed to eat cake you don’t have? Language guru Ben Zimmer is back today and he explains the
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Dave Meinert On Seattle's Changing Nightlife Scene
Dave Meinert manages bands like the Hey Marseilles and the Lumineers. He’s involved with the 5 Point Café, and he started Seattle’s other big music
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Ben Zimmer: The Roots Of "Pipe Dreams"
Yesterday we heard some history on the term "doping" in sports and today, language columnist Ben Zimmer explains where the term "pipe dream" comes from.
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Costa Concordia In Italy Freed From Rocks
Engineering officials in Italy say they have succeeded in lifting the cruise ship Costa Concordia free of rocks, 20 months after it ran aground. Efforts to right the ship, one of the largest and most daunting salvage operations ever undertaken, are expected to last up to 12 hours.
