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100
On June 2, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman elected to lead which country?
President of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, won her nation’s elections on June 2 in a landslide victory that brought a double milestone: She became the first woman, and the first Jewish person, to be elected president of Mexico.
100
US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore have been unable to get home because of a problem with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. How long were they supposed to be in space?
A. Three weeks
B. Eight days
C. Three months
B: Eight days. They won't get home until early next year.
100
Oregon was first state to allow all of its voters to this in 1996. What was is it? (And voters still do this.)
Vote by mail.
100
The Summer Olympics ended on Aug. 11. Which two countries took home the most gold medals?
The US and China
100
“Inside Out 2” delivers a fresh crop of emotions for Riley, the Pixar film’s 13-year-old protagonist. What emotion, pictured below, steals the show in the hit sequel?
Anxiety
200
Which two places have recorded the hottest days on record this year?
A: Iran (Ahvaz) and Basra (Iraq)
B: Mitribah (Kuwait) and Tirat Tsvi (Israel)
C: Tunisia (Kebili) and Furnace Creek, Death Valley (USA)
C: Kebili (Tunisia): 55°C (131°F) and Furnace Creek, Death Valley (USA): 56.7°C (134°F)
200
After 41 seasons at the helm, Pat Sajak signed off as the host of which game show in June?
The Wheel of Fortune
200
On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what religious writing?
The Ten Commandments
200
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. Which of the following sports had its Olympic debut at this year’s games?
A. Mixed doubles golfing
B. Break Dancing
C. Extreme Scuba Diving
Break Dancing
Japan's Ami Yuasa won gold
200
“SpongeBob SquarePants” celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer. Which of the following is NOT true about the beloved yellow, square sponge?
A: He works at the Krusty Krab
B: His best friend is Squidward
C: He lives in a pineapple
B: His best friend is Squidward
Nope. It's Patrick.
300
This movie was the largest international film of 2024 (so far).
Inside Out 2 (Followed by Deadpool and Wolverine)
300
On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on what?
Social Media
300
An assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump on July 13 shocked the nation and the world. Where was Mr. Trump at the time?
A: Campaign rally in Pennsylvania
B: Campaign rally in Quebec
C: At his residence in Mar-a-lago
A: Campaign rally in Pennsylvania
300
Noah Lyles won gold in the 100 dash at the Paris Olympics. He won bronze in the 200 meter dash. What illness did he blame on his 3rd place finish?
Covid
300
Why is this color everywhere?
It's the color of Charli XCX latest album cover and has become the symbol of "Brat" summer.
400
This country has blocked the social media platform, X, after it missed a court-imposed deadline.
Brazil
Judges have ordered the "immediate and complete suspension" of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines.
The problems began in April, with a judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation.
400
Which company is the most valuable video game company in the world?
A: Sony
B: Tencent
C: Microsoft
C: Microsoft (It's worth 3.1 TRILLION dollars)
Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Roblox are the top three games.
400
What was the most significant outcome of the first and only debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump this election cycle?
President Biden dropped out of the race.
400
On June 17, the Boston Celtics easily defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, to capture the N.B.A. title in five games. How many NBA titles have the Celtics won?
18!
400
How much money has Deadpool and Wolverine made so far?
A: 900 million
B: 2 Billion
C: 1.3 Billion
C: 1.3 Billion
$577 million in North America and $1.21 billion worldwide.
500
This place is believed to be the most visited place in on earth.
A. London, England
B. New York City, New York
C. Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey, with an estimated 20.2 million travelers. Second is London, England, third is Paris. New York City is 8th.
500
Joey Chestnut sets world record, beats Kobayashi in what competitive activity?
Hotdog eating. Chestnut smashed his own personal record, eating an astonishing 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. He won 100K.
500
This was the last president to drop out of a presidential election.
A. George Washington
B. Lyndon B. Johnson
C. Jimmy Carter
B. Lyndon B. Johnson
He dropped out in 1968 when he realized that he was too unpopular because of the Vietnam War and others were entering the race to challenge.
500
Which major league baseball player has the most hits this season?
A. Aaron Judge
B. Bobby Witt
C. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Bobby Witt of the Kansas City, Royals, 187 (hitting .338)
500
This Dark Horse Neflix series aired its 4th season this summer.
Umbrella Academy
