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What is the name of the Syrian leader who was overthrown on December 8?
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
AI research won two Nobel Prizes on October 10, 2024. Which two fields won the prizes?
Physics and Chemistry
What is the name of the highest grossing concert tour ever which ended on December 8 of this year?
The Eras Tour by Taylor Swift
A new animal with the latin name of Vadumodiolus teredinicola was discovered in Alabama. What kind of animal is it?
This tiny mussel, no larger than a grain of rice, was found living inside shipworm burrows in the Undersea forest.
When was the first know New Year's celebration?
The first known New Year's celebration dates back to ancient Babylon, nearly 4,000 years ago.
The war in Ukraine has lasted through all of 2024. How many days the conflict with Russia been going on for?
1014 days
What was achieved on March 15, changing the tradjectory of AI?
GPT-4 successfully passed the Turing Test, fooling human participants 54% of the time.
What is the name of Beyonce's single that was one of the most streamed songs of the entire year (which was also performed at the NFL Halftime show)?
Texas Hold 'Em
Why did a new species of jellyfish, which was discovered in the Pacific, get the name St. George’s Cross Medusa
The jellyfish has a bright red cross in its center.
When was the ball in Times Square first dropped on New Year's Eve?
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop tradition started in 1907.
How many people came to Paris to see the Olympics this year approximately?
11.3 Million people
Apple annouced it's new product Apple Vision Pro on June 24. What is new about this product?
It is the first mixed-reality headset.
What is the name of the movie franchise of which the second part was released on November 3 and stars Zendaya and Timothee Chalomete?
Dune
A new plant species, dubbed the 'black souled' Aphelandra, was discovered in Colombia this year. What color are the flower's petals?
Hot pink.
Why was the ball drop introduced into the Times Square?
The Times Square ball drop was introduced because of a ban on fireworks in New York City
What was the name of the hurricane that hit the US coast in September?
Hurricane Helene
What is the name of China and Japan's new supersonic train that surpassed a speed of 623 km/h?
What Marvel movie was released on May 10?
Deadpool & Wolverine
Paleontologists discovered a new species of dinosaur, which they named Patagopteryx magnificus. Where was it discovered?
In Patagonia, Chile.
Which three cities are the most popular US towns to celebrate New Years in?
Over 105 million Americans travel for New Year's, with popular destinations including New York, Las Vegas, and Orlando.
What is the new trade agreement that was announced in December 2024 which is supposed to help the stability in the global supply chain?
EU-Mercosur
The first CRISPR-based treatments for the treatment of on specific disease received regulatory approval in the US and UK on January 20, 2024. What disease is it?
Sickle-cell disease
What broadway musical was turned into a movie this year and celebrated it's debut on November 22?
Wicked
Scientists unveiled the first-ever complete map of an insects brain, providing new insights into neural connections and brain function. What insect was it?
An adult fruit fly’s brain.
The song "Auld Lang Syne," is traditionally sung at the end of New Year's parties. Who wrote the lyrics?
Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788