American science fiction author Neal Stephenson is credited with creating this term to describe an internet based, immersive virtual world.
Metaverse
No illegal search or seizure
4th
What two teams faced off in January's NCAA Football Championship?
TCU vs. Georgia
John B. and the crew will be returning to Netflix for the third season of this show in February 2023.
Outer Banks
The Mega Millions jackpot was won in back-to-back drawings, with the winning purchased tickets in which states?
a. Maine & New York
b. California & Florida
c. California and Montana
d. Ohio & Maine
a. Maine & New York
This famous religious figure died recently at the age of 95.
Pope Benedict XVI
Right to a speedy, fair, and public trial
6th
This NFL player recently awoke and is doing well after being in critical condition.
Damar Hamlin
Disney recently released a teaser for the live action remake of this classic sea based movie, starring Halle Bailey.
The Little Mermaid
This famous former royal family member is under fire from the British Military and Taliban for claiming to have killed 25 taliban members while in the service.
Prince Harry
Kucheza, the newest chimpanzee in the Sedgwick County Zoo, was recently reunited with his mother following a c-section. What state is this zoo in?
Kansas
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court case (States can’t be sued)
11th
These four teams currently remain in the NFL Playoffs.
This movie, about two Italian plumbers with epic facial hair, is set to release in April of 2023.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
This rally car driver and co founder of DC shoes sadly passed away in a snow mobile accident.
a. Tony Hawk
b. Jeremy McGrath
c. Travis Pastrana
d. Ken Block
Ken Block
A study recently found that women now make up 14 percent of workers in this field of work. (An all time high)
Construction
Separate electoral college ballots for the President and Vice President instead of one
12th
February marks the return of Nascar. The first race of the season is referred to as the __________________ and will be held on Sunday Feb. 19th in this south-eastern state.
Daytona 500
The third volume of this Marvel movie series, starring Chris Pratt, is set to release in May 2023.
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
This type of bird, native to the Arctic Tundra, was recently spotted in Cypress, California, just south of Los Angeles.
Snow Owl
This European country recently announced that they will send 40 armored infantry vehicles to the Ukrainian Army.
Germany
Moved the Presidential Inauguration to January
20th
This country, led by Lionel Messi, recently defeated France to claim the World Cup.
Argentina
Season 2 of this Netflix series about a teenager, her 9 year old brother and her mother, recently released on Netflix January 5th.
Ginny and Georgia Season 2
This famous singer was recently diagnosed with hypermobility; a condition that causes extra mobility in your joints and can lead to a lot of pain.
Billie Eilish
This German luxury car company recently announced that they will soon begin building their own network of electric car charging stations.
Mercedes Benz
The people elect Senators
17th
The Royals just traded away two key players, both CF Michael A. Taylor and SS Adalberto (Raul) Mondesi Jr., but also made a signing of an aging veteran relief pitcher who's known for throwing 103 mph fastballs. Who is this player?
Aroldis Chapman
This live action disney remake, about a magical place where kids never age, will hit Disney+ and Theatres in 2023.
Peter Pan and Wendy
Italy’s No. 1 fugitive, convicted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, was arrested Monday after how many years on the run?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
30
This former British Royal Family member recently released a book, detailing his life in the royal family. (It was accidentally released early in Spain)
Prince Harry
Eliminated the poll tax (you had to pay a tax to vote)
24th
This NBA player was ejected late in the game Wednesday night for throwing his mouth piece.
Steph Curry
Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler are set to star in the second movie of this intergalactic sci fi series.
Dune Part 2
Wednesday December 21st marked the astrological date when the Northern Hemisphere is at its' furthest tilt away from the sun. It also marks the longest night, and shortest day, of the year. What is the name of this phase of the earth.
Winter Solstice
This volcano, in Hawaii, recently erupted for the second time in recent months.
MMt. Kilauea
Established line of succession (if President dies, then VP, etc.)
25th
This NBA player went off for 60 points in a win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz.
Damian Lilliard
This famous female country artist recently released a new song titled, Giddy Up.
Shania Twain
This European country recently required all cigarette companies to pay for the clean up of cigarette butts, and to pay for commercials of the dangers to humans and the environment.
Spain
The House of Representatives recently elected this position for the next two year cycle, after 15 failed attempts.
Speaker of the House
Reconstruction Amendments (post Civil War)
13,14,15
What university accidentally overpaid their head football coach Brian Kelly by $1 million during the first year of a 10-year, $100 million contract, but discovered the error and has moved to correct it.
LSU
The science fiction horror film hit theatres on January 6th, 2023. Its plot follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile towards anyone who comes between her and her human companion.
M3GAN
January 6th we witnessed a full moon that was nicknamed this.
Wolf Moon
The son of this Mexican Drug Kingpin was recently detained in Mexico, leading to widespread riots throughout the country.
El Chapo
Presidential Amendments
12,20,22,25
This four-time WNBA champion stepped away from basketball in 2018, but finally made her retirement official on "Good Morning America."
a. Sue Bird
b. Maya Moore
c. Britney Griner
d. Diana Taurasi
Maya Moore
Pocahontas
Mad Dog