Misc. Facts
How many people (percentage) quit their New Year's Resolutions by the end of January? (+/- 5%)
43%
This movie, adapted from the famous musical, features characters like Glinda and Elphaba
Wicked
How many countries had elections in 2024? (+/- 5)
64
Famous singer at the Olympics; 2024 was her first live performance since 2020
Celine Dion
In what famous square does the NYC New Year's Ball Drop happen?
Times Square
When is the next leap year?
2028
What artist won her 4th Grammy for Album of the Year in 2024?
Taylor Swift
In 2024, Middle Eastern country that ended a regime that was in place since 1971
Syria
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, the surfing competitions were held on this island
Tahiti (French Polynesia)
What year was the first NYC New Year's Ball Drop? (+/- 5 years)
1907
How far south were the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) observed this year?
Hawaii
Charlie XCX declared 2024 to be "_____ summer"
Brat summer
In 2024, this country voted to impeach its president after he declared martial law
South Korea
A new, somewhat controversial sport added to the 2024 Olympics; Rachael Gunn scored a "zero."
Breaking (or breakdancing).
In Spain, eating 12 of these brings you good luck for the New Year
Grapes
Which former American president died at the age of 100 in 2024?
This pygmy hippo became viral on the internet for its cute appearance
Moo Deng
This insurance company has taken center stage in the U.S. after the fatal shooting of its CEO
United Healthcare
2024 was actually the third time Paris has hosted the Olympics. What were the other 2 years (+/- 4 years) - 200 points each
1900 and 1924.
In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 was the year of the:
Snake Rabbit Dragon Tiger Horse Ox Rat
Dragon
Which civilization was the first to celebrate New Year's? (Hint: a REALLY long time ago!)
Babylon
What was the 2024 Oxford word of the year?
Brainrot
This small Belgian town celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge this year
Bastogne
How many gold, silver, and bronze medals did Belgium win in the 2024 Olympics? (250 points for correct total; 250 for correct numbers of gold, silver, and bronze)
3 gold, 1 silver, 6 bronze (10 total)
In what month did ancient Romans celebrate the New Year?