This Week in Pop Culture
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Coffee
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This popular artist debuted a new country song on SNL this week 

Who is Chappell Roan?

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It was the title of the person who commanded the army, convened and presided over the Senate and the popular assemblies and executed their decrees, and represented the state in foreign affairs 

What is consul?

400

Weird science
Not what _______ said to do
Makin' dreams come true, living tissue, warm flesh
Weird science, ooh

What is teacher?

400

It combines espresso, chocolate, and milk, and is often described as sweet, nutty, and chocolatey

What is a mocha?

400

12x + 0 = 144 

What is x = 12?

800

This The Batman star announced a breakup from her also famous actor fiancé (name both of them)

Who are Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum?

800

It's the name for the period of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome

What is Pax Romana?

800

You might think it's hysterical
But I know when you're weak
You think you're __ ___ ______
And everything's so deep

What is in the movies?

800

It's a concentrate made by steeping coffee grounds in icy water for many hours, then filtering and refrigerating

What is cold brew?

800

5x + 20 = -3x - 44

What is x = -8?

1200

This The Peripheral three-name actress came out as gay and endorsed Kamala for president 

Who is Chloe Grace Mortez?

1200

The most majestic days of the Roman empire boasted rulers known as the "this many Good Emperors"

What is Five?

1200

A man walks down the street
He says, "Why am I soft in the middle, now?
Why am I soft in the middle?
The rest of my life is so hard
I need a photo-opportunity
I want a shot at redemption
Don't want to end up _ _______
__ _ _______ _________"

What is a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard?

1200

It's made with milk that has been frothed up with pressurized steam

What is a cappuccino? 

1200

2x - 10 = 10 - 3x 

What is x = 4?

1600

In her documentary that released this week, Martha Stewart said about this famous Hollywood actor: "He's a good actor. He can act funny. But he isn't funny. Maybe he can get to be funny again."

Who is Ryan Reynolds?

1600

It's the name of the household troops of the Roman emperors

What is the Praetorian Guard?

1600

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
Sister Golden Hair surprise
And I just can't live without you
Can't you see it in my eyes?
I've been ___ ____ _____________
And I've been too, too hard to find
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

What is one poor correspondent?

1600

It's a type of coffee made with espresso and hot steamed milk, milkier than a cappuccino

What is a latte?

1600

17x - 12 = 114 + 3x

What is x = 9?

2000

Bruce Springsteen was seen visiting the set of his new biopic, hugging this actor who will be playing him in the movie

Who is Jeremy Allen White?

2000

This emperor completely rebuilt the Pantheon sometime between 118 and 128 CE

Who is Hadrian?

2000

Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, Lord?
But when the taxman come to the door
Lord, the house lookin' ____ _ _______ ____, ____ 

What is like a rummage sale, yeah?

2000

It's made by diluting espresso with hot water

What is an Americano?

2000

-10x - 19 = 19 - 8x 

What is x = -19?

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