November 2022
Why has the Mississippi river been so low?
Worst drought in decades
The following is the definition for what word: "taking control of something by force"?
Hijack
What game occurs annually between two branches of the military?
Army Navy football game
When did Queen Elizabeth appear with actor Daniel Craig?
Commercial for the London Olympics (2012)
What can indicate a coming recession?
High inflation
What two groups make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What flight crash landed in a field in Pennsylvania?
Flight 93
What does the army team try to take from the navy team?
Goats (mascots)
What type of dog was Queen Elizabeth II known for owning?
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
What party controls the House & Senate?
Democrats
Why was daylight savings implemented?
Conserve energy & resources during WWII
What terrorist organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
Al Qaeda
What does West Point's Army team do prior to the game?
Run the ball from West Point (NY) to Philly- 150 miles
How many American presidencies did Queen Elizabeth live through?
12
Where do midterm elections get their name?
They are 1/2 way through a president's term
What would be shouted if the Mississippi was deep enough for boats to travel?
Mark Twain
What building in New York City was attacked on 9/11?
World Trade Center
What Philadelphia monument is iconic from its portayal in Rocky?
Philadelphia Museum of Art
How long did Queen Elizabeth reign?
70
How many seats are up for election for the House of Representatives?
All- 435
What states do not participate in daylight savings time?
Hawaii and Arizona
What building was targeted in Arlington, VA?
Pentagon
How many sitting U.S. Presidents have attended the Army Navy game?
10
What did Queen Elizabeth do to serve her country in WWII?
She was a driver and a mechanic
What harmful byproducts can be emitted during a rocket launch?
CO2 & black carbon (soot)