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100
A container ship struck the Francis Scott Key bridge causing it to collapse. In what city is was this bridge located?
Baltimore
100
Wicked was released in theaters in 2024, what song has people going against a common science phenomenon?
Defying Gravity
100
Christopher Nolan wrote, produced, and directed a movie about the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. More specifically, it follows the man responsible for making the Manhattan Project a success. What is this movie called?
Oppenheimer
100
This woman became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball surpassing Pete Maravich's record of 3,667 points.
Caitlin Clark
100
This classic rap artist became a fan favorite as a host and correspondent at the Summer 2024 Olympics.
Snoop Dog
100
In 2024, Minnesota redesigned and released a new state flag. To the best of your abilities, draw the new state flag design.
200
Who was certified as the official Democratic presidential candidate becoming the first black woman and first Asian American women in U.S. History to win the presidential nomination of a major party?
Kamala Harris
200
Taylor Swift wins a record setting fourth Grammy Award for album of the year for which album?
Midnights
200
This movie sequel was released in 2024 that shows the inner working and emotions of a young girl.
Inside Out 2
200
Which team won the 2023-2024 NBA season championship?
Boston Celtics
200
Charli XCX's new album was the inspiration for what aesthetic this year?
Brat Summer
200
Environmental protesters threw soup at this famous da Vinci painting at the Louvre in Paris.
Mona Lisa
300
Two major hurricanes made landfall in Florida in 2024 and other U.S. states causing death and destruction. Name one of these hurricanes. (Double points if you can name both.)
Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton
300
Sabrina Carpenter had 2024’s song of the summer, with which irrepressible, caffeine-centered bop?
Espresso
300
This sequel released in 2024 was about people chasing extreme weather.
Twisters
300
The 2024 summer Olympics were held in which major city?
Paris, France
300
This little pygmy hippo became a viral sensation.
Moo Deng
300
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2024 was the year of what creature?
Dragon
400
Trillions of noisy, red-eyed insects, pictured below, emerged from the earth after more than a decade of feeding on tree roots. What are they called?
Cicadas
400
Miley Cyrus performed her number one single at the Grammy awards. What was the title of that number-one single?
Flowers
400
Yet another sequel to a classic featuring a haunting and words you don't want to say too many times or risk summoning something. What is the name of this movie?
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
400
Who won the 2024 World Series?
Double the points: Who was the MVP?
Los Angeles Dodgers
MVP: Freddie Freeman
400
Taylor Swift wrapped up her multibillion dollar Eras tour this year. What country did her tour start in and what country did it end in?
United States- started
Canada- ended
400
What country ranked as the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row?
Finland
500
In January, the door of a plane made national news when it blew out mid-flight. What airline did this flight belong to?
Alaskan Airlines
500
Taylor Swift's Eras tour made records for grossing how much money by the final show in December? (Closest group to the correct answers gets the points!)
$2 Billion
500
With hits like Defying Gravity and Popular in it, this movie was released in 2024. What was the name of this movie?
Wicked
500
This team won their first-ever Stanley Cup in 2024. Answer: __________ ___________
Florida Panthers
500
This break dancer went viral in 2024 for her performance at the Olympics. 
Rachel Gunn (Raygun)
500
This US president died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
For double the points: He was our _____ (number) president.
Jimmy Carter
Bonus: 39th
600
A total solar eclipse was visible in the US for the second time in seven years. What month were you able to see this solar eclipse in the US? (Double the points if you can get the EXACT date.)
April 8, 2024
600
This famous singer performed at the opening of the 2024 summer olympics. 
Celine Dion
600
This movie released in 2024 follows a lost animatronic who takes on the care of an unlikely animal and is based on a popular book series.
Wild Robot
600
This NBA player became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points. (Double points if you include his middle name)
Lebron James
Full Name: Lebron Raymone James
600
Which celebrity had a look-a-like contest dedicated to them in New York this October?
Timothee Chalamat
600
This Minnesota city made history when it became the first large US city to swear in an all-female city council with six out of seven women of color all under the age of 40. What is the name of this city?
St. Paul
700
When Trump won the Presidency in November, he became one of only two presidents to win non-consecutive terms. This makes him our ___th and ___th president. (What numbers)
For double the points: There was only one other president to serve two non consecutive terms. Who was that?
45th and 47th president
Bonus: Cleveland (Grover Cleveland)
700
Who performed at the 2024 Super Bowl Half-Time Show? (For double the points- Who is performing at the 2025 Half-time Show?)
Usher- 2024
Kendrick Lamar- 2025
700
This is a movie poster for what movie released in 2024? (_________: The _______ ________)
Mufasa: The Lion King
700
Who is the name of the female athlete who the bronze medal in both the all-around and uneven bars at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Suni Lee
700
Beyoncé released a new album this year, making her debut in what music genre? (Double the points if you can name the album.)
Country- genre
Album- Cowboy Carter
700
This year NASA's trail-blazing helicopter died after three years on Mars and after 72 flights. What is the name of this helicopter?
Ingenuity