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100

What is the 4th largest marine animal

Fin whale

100

According to Arizona Motorcycle Escorts, what is the average speed a hearse should travel at while going in procession to the cemetery if the hearse takes surface streets (with a 30 MPH limit) through a city?

23 mph

100

In 2012 where were the summer games held

Londen

100

Scientists have been actively searching for alien signals since (       )

1992

100

In 1932, Australia found itself in an unusual conflict known as the (                   ). Farmers in Western Australia were facing a plague of emus, large flightless birds that were destroying their crops. The government sent in the military armed with machine guns to combat the emus, but the birds proved to be elusive and difficult to kill.

Great Emu War

200

What are the three functions that marine invertebrates utilize bioluminescence.

attracting prey, deterring predators, and communicating with each other

200

A blank is what a mortician used to be called before 1895, when it was changed

undertaker

200

What movie in 2012 starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, fight for survival.

The first Hunger Games movie came out

200

in Aliens  "Game over man, game over!" is a quote by which marine, who is never short of snappy quotes?

 Hudson

200

In 1922, New York City saw one of the most crazy events in history known as the (                 ). Although there was no weird law against it, back then wearing a straw hat after September 15th was considered to be a fashion crime. Those spotted wearing them would usually be ridiculed in public or have their hats knocked off their heads.

Straw Hat Riot

300

What are the major threats to coral reef ecosystems, and how do these threats interact to exacerbate damage

climate change, pollution, and unsustainable fishing practices

300

a mortician's salary can vary, but the average annual pay is around (                 )

$48,900 to $74,532

300

NASA announced in August 2012 that its rover, (             ), had successfully landed on Mars

Curiosity

300

after ET this snack took off after previously poor in sales 

Reese's Pieces

300

In the summer of 1518, a strange phenomenon occurred in the city of Strasbourg, France. A woman named Frau Troffea began dancing uncontrollably in the streets, and within a week, over 400 people had joined her.

The dancing continued day and night, with some participants dying from exhaustion or heart attacks. The cause of this bizarre event remains a mystery to this day, but some theories suggest that it was caused by ergot poisoning, mass hysteria, or even demonic possession.

The Dancing Plague of 1518

400

How do ocean currents and upwelling influence the distribution and productivity of marine ecosystems

Influencing the nutrient distribution

400

While there isn't a definitive record for the "oldest mortician in the world" in terms of a single, universally recognized title, the oldest mortician actively working is likely (               )

Chuck DuBore

400

What major event narrowly missing the Earth, widespread power outages in India, and the "2012 phenomenon" which falsely predicted the end of the world based on the Mayan calendar

A solar storm 

400

what movie is this alien come from

ECHO

400

In 897, Pope (           ) called the corpse of Pope Formosus for trial instead of letting the poor guy rest in peace. This bizarre history event  has often been referred to as “one of the grisliest occasions in papal history.”

Pope Stephen VI

500

Describe the key adaptations that allow marine organisms to survive in extreme environments, such as hydrothermal vents, deep sea trenches, or polar regions

chemosynthesis and symbiotic relationships in vents

500

(                  ) is a mortician, author, and death acceptance advocate known for her work popularizing the "death positive" movement and challenging traditional funeral practices.

Caitlin Doughty

500

In 2012 A sharp-snouted turtle found in China often submerges its head in puddles on dry land, a mystery given that these animals breathe air. Now, scientists say they've figured out why: The Chinese soft-shelled turtle (                  ) can essentially pee from its mouth.

Pelodiscus sinensis

500

In the context of the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "E.T. race" refers to the species of the alien character E.T. himself. His species is called (            )

Asogian

500

In 1939,  Erik Gottfrid Christian Brandt, a member of the Swedish parliament, had the unusual idea to nominate (          ) for the Nobel Peace Prize. Talk about strange incidents in history, and this one will be on the top for many.

It is believed that this nomination was meant to be a satirical critique of the political situation, but the nomination was canceled a couple of days later. This caused a lot of controversy, and eventually, it was decided that no peace prize would be awarded that year. 

Adolf Hitler

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