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What rock guitarist played on the Michael Jackson song “Beat It"?
Answer: Eddie Van Halen
Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia are all characters on what TV show?
Answer: “The Golden Girls”
What chemical in the brain is often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter?
Answer: Dopamine
Question: What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
Answer: The 13 original colonies
His ideology of racial supremacy and his aggressive expansionist policies led to the deaths of millions. HIS regime was responsible for horrific atrocities and crimes against humanity. He remains one of the most reviled figures in history, representing the dangers of extremism and totalitarianism. His actions had a catastrophic impact on the world.
Adolf Hitler
What kind of car does Prince sing about in his 1983 hit?
“Little Red Corvette”
What environmentally-friendly celebration was first observed on April 22, 1970?
Answer: Earth Day
Which mental health condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Answer: Major Depressive Disorder
Who was the first person in the world to land on the moon, and which country were they from?
Answer: Neil Armstrong from the United States
he was the leader of India’s nonviolent independence movement against British rule. He believed in civil disobedience and passive resistance, encouraging millions to protest peacefully for their rights.
Mahatma Gandhi
What was the first video played on MTV on Aug. 1, 1981?
“Video Killed the Radio Star”
The memorable quote “That’s what she said” is from what popular 2000’s TV show?
Answer: “The Office”
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressant medications like SSRIs?
Answer: Serotonin
What was the name of the series of programs and projects President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted during the Great Depression?
Answer: The New Deal
e was the 16th President of the United States, serving during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. His leadership was instrumental in preserving the Union and abolishing slavery. HE issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate territories free.
LINCOLN
The Spice Girls had a No. 1 hit in 1997. What was the name of the song?
Answer: “Wannabe”
During the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, what two pop singers memorably shared a kiss on stage?
Answer: Madonna and Britney Spears
Which stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands, plays a key role in the body’s “fight-or-flight” response?
Answer: Cortisol
The “shot heard round the world” describes the beginning of which battles in the American Revolution?
Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
HE was a prominent Palestinian leader known for his pivotal role in the Palestinian liberation movement. He was the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and a significant figure in the quest for Palestinian statehood.
Yasser Arafat:
Carnie and Wendy Wilson of the group Wilson Phillips are daughters of Brian Wilson who famously performed in what band?
Answer: The Beach Boys
Tom Kenny voices what popular TV cartoon character?
Answer: Spongebob Squarepants
What is the term for the phenomenon where physical symptoms are caused or worsened by mental factors such as stress?
Answer: Psychosomatic
What was the name of the battle in the Pacific fought between the U.S. Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy in June 1942?
Answer: Battle of Midway
I was born in the 19th century and my work changed the way humans understand the natural world.
My ideas were initially controversial but are now considered foundational in science.
I spent years studying plants, animals, and fossils, often traveling to remote locations.
My most famous work was published in the mid-1800s and is still widely read today. I am closely associated with the concept of natural selection.
Charles Darwin