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A Russian judge on Aug. 4 sentenced the American _______________ star Brittney Griner to nine years in a penal colony after finding her guilty of bringing illegal drugs into Russia.
a. basketball
b. gymnast
c. soccer
a. basketball
100
A pejorative term for a white woman seeming to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is normal...
A Karen
100
3 letter nickname for the Call of Duty Series
COD
100
In regards to sports, this became legal in the state of Kansas on Thursday Sept. 2nd.
Sports gambling
100
What fast food restaurant sells the Beef ‘n Cheddar?
Arbys
200
The F.B.I. conducted a search of Donald Trump’s home in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 9. What was the search reportedly targeting?
a. Emails soliciting fake electors after the 2020 election
b. Material that Mr. Trump took with him when he left the White House
c. The former president's tax documents
b. Material that Mr. Trump took with him when he left the White House
200
Which class of animal kingdom do crab spiders belong to?
Arthropods
200
The first video game of all time (hint: atari console)
Pong
200
What is another name for a soccer field?
a Pitch
200
What fast food restaurant was founded first?
In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948.
300
Weeks after the bill appeared dead, the House passed legislation on Aug. 12 that would reduce the cost of prescription drugs and pour billions of dollars into the effort to slow ____________________, as House Democrats overcame united Republican opposition to deliver on key components of President Biden’s domestic agenda.
Global warming
300
In California, you can’t legally buy a mousetrap without having what?
A Hunting license
300
The highest grossing media franchise of all time (games, movies, tv shows, trading cards, etc)
Pokemon
300
What US city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Los Angeles, California
300
What fast food restaurant is credited with introducing the first modern-day drive-thru window?
In November 1970, the joint pioneered what Wendy's now terms as the world's "first modern drive through"
400
“House of the Dragon,” premiered on Sunday, Aug. 24 with over 10 million viewers across platforms, the biggest start for a series in HBO history. The show is a prequel for which popular series?
Game of Thrones
400
Where was Hawaiian Pizza invented?
A: Hawaii
B: California
C: Canada
D: Belgium
C: Canada
400
There’s a Starbucks cup in every scene of which movie?
A: Fight Club
B: A Quiet Place
C: Spider-Man: Far From Home
D: Silence of the Lambs
A: Fight Club
400
What's the term for three consecutive strikes in a game of bowling?
a Turkey
400
Which Mid-west state was the first Pizza Hut built in?
Wichita Kansas
500
President Biden announced on Aug. 24 that the federal government would cancel up to $20,000 worth of _________________ debt for tens of millions of Americans.
student loan
500
First Weapon Mentioned In the Star-spangled Banner
Rocket
500
In which movie did Leonardo DiCaprio cut his hand during a scene?
A: Django Unchained
B: Titanic
C: Blood Diamond
D: Romeo + Juliet
A: Django Unchained
500
This weekend, your two in-state Division I football teams open their seasons at home. Who do K-State and KU play?
Kansas hosts Tennessee Tech (Fri. 9/2 - 7pm ESPN+)
Kansas State hosts South Dakota (Sat. 9/3 - 6pm ESPN+)
500
The Famous Star is the signature burger of what fast food restaurant?
Carl’s Jr.
600
Why was Mack Rutherford, 17, pictured above, in the news this August?
a. He attempted to recreate the final journey of Amelia Earhart in an attempt to solve the mystery of her disappearance.
b. He became the youngest pilot to circle the globe alone in a small plane.
c. He is set to star in the next “Top Gun” movie alongside his hero Tom Cruise.
b. He became the youngest pilot to circle the globe alone in a small plane.
600
Which planet has the most gravity?
Jupiter
600
Which is the First U.S. Film to Feature a Toilet Flushing
A: Jurassic Park
B: Psycho
C: Wizard of Oz
D: Jaws
B: Psycho
600
Which team/franchise has the most NBA titles?
The Boston Celtics
600
How many herbs and spices make up the secret blend used on Colonel Harland Sanders’ fried chicken recipe?
11
700
Across _________________, torrents of floodwater have ripped away mountainsides, swept buildings off their foundations and roared through the countryside, turning whole districts into inland seas. More than 1,100 people have died so far, and more than one million homes have been damaged or destroyed.
a. Australia
b. Costa Rica
c. Pakistan
c. Pakistan
700
The White House Briefing Room Floor Covers A Swimming Pool That Was Installed For This Man In 1933
Franklin D Roosevelt
700
What is the Most Profitable Film of All Time:
A: Avengers: End Game
B: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
C: Paranormal Activity
D: IT: Chapter 2
C: Paranormal Activity
700
What Is The Name Of The Houston Astros Mascot?
Orbit
700
In 2005, what burger chain ran ads featuring a scantily clad Paris Hilton rolling around on the hood of a car?
800
The summer saw the passing of several iconic figures. In sports, Bill Russell, the Hall of Fame basketball player who played for the _________________, died at 88 on July 31.
Boston Celtics (helped them to 11 NBA championships and also helped in the cold war and dissolution of the cold war)
800
Who was the first president to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game?
William Taft
April 14, 1910
800
The Matrix Code Comes From:
A: Morse Code
B: Ketchup Bottle Labels
C: Sushi Cookbook
D: Bees
Sushi
(Those complex-looking green digits scrolling down the screen in The Matrix may look like mysterious code, but in fact they were symbols from a sushi cookbook, scanned by the movie's production designer.)
800
Only NFL team to ever go through a FULL season unbeaten and untied?
the Miami Dolphins
800
What mid 1980’s McDonald’s item came in a double container?
The McD.L.T. (aka McDeluxe) (1984)