TRAGEDIES THROUGHOUT HISTORY
POOR PERFORMANCES
EVERYDAY EDIBLE ELEMENTS
DIET AND FITNESS
SHOTS HEARD ROUND THE WORLD
CONSTELLATIONS
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On Jan. 28, 1986, seven astronauts were killed when this infamous space shuttle exploded shortly after launch.
What is the Challenger Space Shuttle
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Heard here, this "comedian" actor was booed by fans after subjecting them to her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, spitting on the pitcher's mound at the end of her performance.
Who is Rosanne Barr
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This alkaline earth metal is best known for regulating heart rhythms, and strengthening nerves and bones. Got milk?
What is calcium
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Created by a particular cardiologist, this carb-counting diet gained popularity in the 1960s.
What is the Atkins Diet
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Shots were fired by this man from a 6th story balcony in Dallas November 22, 1963, killing JFK and wounding a nearby Governor.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald
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Familiar to those born between June 22 and July 22nd, this constellation is the crustacean that bit Hercules heal
What is Cancer
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This date marks the deadliest attack on American soil by a foreign entity. Least we never forget
What is 9/11/2001
400
Being the first SNL performer to walk off set , this singer failed to sing along to her own top hit "Autobiography" and began to hoedown instead.
Who is Ashlee Simpson
400
An important element for adolescent development, this hard, ferrous metal is added to fortify cereals and naturally found in all meats.
What is iron
400
This Latin inspired fitness program was founded by Colombian dancer and choreographer Beto Pérez in 2001.
What is Zumba
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The first official shots were fired at this famous intersection on April 19, 1775, kicking off a seven year war with England.
What is Lexington and Concord
400
With its distinct "W" shape, this Queen of Greek myth was the mother of Andromeda
What is Cassiopeia
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This date marks the deadliest attack on American soil by a foreign entity. Least we never forget
What is the Lusitania
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Despite their third connective Superbowl appearance, this team was thoroughly defeated by the Dallas Cowboys in 1993 with a score of 52-17 in Super Bowl XXVII
Who are the Buffalo Bills
600
Symbolized on the periodic table as Cu, this soft, well known conductive metal is often found in shellfish and nuts and is responsible for the production of connective tissue and energy.
What is copper
600
A twist on an ancient practice of concentration, this modern program consists of physical poses and deep breathing while in a room kept at 80-100 degrees F.
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Gavrilo Princip assassinated this Austrian man in June of 1914, starting the first Great War
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
600
The Big Dipper is part of this larger stellar formation, whose name translates to Great Bear
What is Ursa Major
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The Great Famine in the years of 1845-1849 saw over 1 million perish due to a blight that decimated a single type of crop in this former English territory
What is Ireland
800
Due tor her woeful acting in Glitter, scoring 6% on Rotten Tomatoes, this singer also stunned listeners with her off key lip syncing performance on New Years Eve 2016, which she blamed on a faulty earpiece.
Who is Mariah Carey
800
Beginning in the 1980s, this element was introduced into American diets, usually combined with sodium and chlorine, to help curb the growing number of thyroid related diseases
What is iodine
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This diet limits a variety of foods, causing the body to enter a metabolic state where fat is burned as the main source of energy rather than glucose.
What is the Keto Diet
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April 4th, 1968 marked the death of Martin Luther King Jr. by the hands of this man.
Who is James Earl Ray
800
Easily recognizable in the Winter sky, the stars Mintaka, Alnilam and Alnitak are shining bright amidst this famous hunter.
Who is Orion
1000
During the pandemic of 1346 to 1353, one third of the population fell to a sickness that was carried by this external parasite.
What are fleas
1000
With successful movies like the Parent Trap and Mean girls, this actress failed to impress with her debut on SNL, awkwardly reading her cue cards and forgetting her place on stage. No wonder she needed a drink
Who is Lindsay Lohan
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Given to participants in sporting events to prevent cramps, this element regulates fluid levels inside the cells, and is often found in fruits such as honeydew, cantaloup and bananas.
What is potassium
1000
This primitive diet eliminates any processed items, focusing on foods that are found in nature, such as meats, fish, fruits, and nuts.
What is the Paleo or Caveman Diet
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Leon Czolgosz is responsible for the assassination of president McKinley during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo NY, thus making this man the new Commander and Chief
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
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Canis Major was the inspiration for this satellite broadcasting company, providing 151 channels which was a real "treat" for listens in the 90s.
What is Sirius Radio