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Which pygmy hippo became an international sensation after a zoo in Thailand started sharing images of her online?
Moo Deng
In August, a federal judge ruled that which U.S. tech company is a monopoly?
In September, Hurricane Helene became the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005. Which state was hit especially hard by severe flooding?
North Carolina
Which country elected its first female President this year?
Mexico
This prolific British actress died this year after a lauded 60-year career that included two Oscars, five BAFTAs, four Emmys, three Golden Globes, and a Tony award.
Maggie Smith
Charli XCX
Which natural phenomenon has been especially visible this year due to a series of strong solar/geomagnetic storms?
Aurora borealis
In May, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. What crime was he found guilty of?
Falsifying business records
In December, after 13 years of civil war, Bashar al-Assad was ousted as the leader of which country?
Syria
This legendary record producer, musician, and composer got his start in music in Seattle, where he attended Garfield High School and met other young jazz musicians like the up-and-coming Ray Charles.
Quincy Jones
Which animated movie was the top grossing film of 2024 based on worldwide box office?
Inside Out 2
In July, a faulty update from which cybersecurity company caused roughly 8.5 million system crashes and at least $10 billion US in worldwide financial damage?
Crowdstrike
In March, a container ship crashed into a Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse. What is the name of the bridge?
Francis Scott Key Bridge
At the Summer Olympics in Paris, the U.S. and China tied for the most Gold medals with 40 each. Which country came 2nd for the most Gold medals won?
Japan
This outspoken Russian opposition leader and political prisoner died in February, and his memoir, published posthumously, is now a New York Times Bestseller.
Alexei Navalny
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired this year after winning how many grand slam singles titles during his career?
22
In October, NASA launched a mission to one of Jupiter's moons to study if it has the conditions needed to support life. What is the name of the moon?
Europa
Which state’s top court ruled in February that frozen embryos are children and those who destroy them can be held liable for wrongful death?
Alabama
In December, the president of which country was impeached due to declaring martial law in a possible attempt at a self-coup?
South Korea
This actor, who died in September, was known for playing many iconic roles throughout this career. He made his feature film debut in Dr. Strangelove (1964) when Stanley Kubrick cast him after seeing him in a production of The Merchant of Venice.
James Earl Jones