- Early electric light bulbs gave off a harsh, glaring light. So, as a new recruit to General Electric in 1919, Marvin Pipkin had the brilliant idea to make bulbs with a frosted inner surface to give a gentler glow. His managers smiled indulgently and asked the eager young chemist to work on solving the problem.
- North Bay Natural Area Preserve (dnr.wa.gov)
This 1,215 acre preserve contains one of the highest quality coastal freshwater and sphagnum bog systems remaining in Washington. The site contains five wetland plant communities that are in excellent condition and supports the state-candidate Makah copper butterfly species and the state sensitive Olympic mudminnow. The preserve also supports priority habitat features including shorebird and waterfowl concentration areas, harbor seal haul out and pupping areas, and Roosevelt elk and peregrine falcon wintering areas.