Oregon History

The Oreo cookie. Two chocolate wafers with a creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between them. A perennial favorite for decades, Oreos are loved by millions around the world, with one major debate baked into its delicious existence, which revolves around the best way to eat them: dunk or twist. There are two opposing camps: Twisters and Dunkers. The former maintain that the best way to eat an Oreo is to twist them apart and enjoy each side separately; some eat the creamy center

If asked what the official gemstone of their state is, there’s a good chance that many residents of Oregon and Washington might respond with a blank stare. While the official state mammals are more commonly known—the Beaver for Oregon and the Olympic Marmot for Washington—the official state gemstone is a bit more obscure. Despite the obscurity of this knowledge, each of the state’s gemstones has a tale to tell in the natural history of their respective state.

In recent years nostalgia has settled into the gaming industry. Despite the continuing demand for the newest, most realistic, imaginative video games for both consoles and streaming platforms, many enthusiasts are increasingly looking to the past for a familiar, relaxing and affordable gaming experience.

Although actor Bill Bixby certainly played many different types of characters throughout his nearly 32-year television acting career, the essential Bill Bixby television persona is that of an everyman who makes the fantastical seem plausible.