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When was the first winter olympic held?

In 1924 Chamonix

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this animal make cube shaped poops

A wombat 

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What disappears as soon as you say its name?

silence

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hold the record for the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

The beatles

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originally meant “an evil spirit that sits on your chest while you sleep.”

Nightmare

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Who is the youngest gold medalist in the winter olympic?

American figure skater Tara Lipinski won gold in 1998 at age 15.

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In ancient rome these were considered a delicacy 

A flamingo's tongue

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When you need me, You throw me away. But when you are done with me, You bring me back. What am I?

An anchor

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these were a 1950s teen fashion staple

Poodle skirt

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Comes from the Greek god Pan, who supposedly caused sudden fear.

Panic

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What does the Olympic rings represent?

5 continents that participate in the Olympics

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this animals would hold hands to sleep so they could stay together

otters

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What has 13 hearts but no other organs?

a deck of cards

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She was the ultimate movie icon of the 1950s 

marilyn monroe

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Named after an Earl, who ate meat between bread to avoid leaving the gambling table.

sandwich 

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Biathlon in the Winter Olympics combines Cross-Country Skiing with?

Rifle Shooting

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a word they would call a group of flamingo

Flamboyance (how fabulous)

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What do you lose the moment you share it?

A secret

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Popular teen hamgouts

drive-in theater

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Greek for “river horse.”

Hippopotamus

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When were the first ANCIENT Olympic games held?

The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Olympia.

They were part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus.

Only men were allowed to compete at that time.

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this animal would get stress when they lose their best friend

Cows

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You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.

A candle

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was the first show filmed in front of a live audience using multiple cameras.

I love lucy

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From Irish uisce beatha, meaning “water of life.”

Whiskey

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