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This week in the news, Feb 5-11, 2018
The Science of LOVE <3
African American History Month
Famous Kid Inventors
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How many noses does a slug have? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
What is C. 4
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An Instagram post got the most likes in history, beating Beyoncé's previous record. A. Beyonce's latest selfie B. Kylie Jenner's baby announcement C. #selfiekid's legendary selfie D. Space X coverage of Falcon Heavy
What is B. Kylie Jenner's baby announcement
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Scientifically speaking, which organ in the body is responsible for the feelings of love? A. heart B. lungs C. brain D. eyes
What is C. brain
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Who was the first African American to serve as a United States Supreme Court Justice? A. Colin Powell B. Thurgood Marshall C. Clarence Thomas D. John Andrew
Who is B. Thurgood Marshall
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Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs. During what activity did he decide they were a necessity? A. snowboarding B. sledding C. ice skating D. skiing
What is C. ice skating
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How long is a kangaroo baby when it is born? A. 1 inch B. 5 inches C. 7 inches D. 12 inches
What is A. 1 inch
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Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, will attend the Winter Games. Why is this big news? You must pick two answers. A. She's K.Jong Un's only relative known in North Korea's news. B. She will be giving medals & honors. C. No one from Kim Jong-un's family went to South Korea before. D. She is a huge fan of women's ice hockey.
What is A. She's K.Jong Un's only relative known in North Korea's news & C. No one from Kim Jong-un's family went to South Korea before.
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About how quickly do humans subconsciously determine if a person is "right" for them? A. within an hour B. within 43 minutes C. within 17 minutes D. within 3 minutes
D. within 3 minutes
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Which U.S. president officially integrated the United States armed forces on July 26, 1948? A. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Dwight D. Eisenhower C. Woodrow Wilson D. Harry S. Truman
What is D. Harry S. Truman
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How did an eleven-year-old by the name of Frank Epperson invent the popsicle? A. He put fruit juice in the freezer with a straw inside. B. He accidentally left his apple juice in the freezer. C. Frank Epperson didn't invent the popsicle. D. He left a mixed soda drink and stick outside in the cold.
What is D. He left a mixed soda drink and stick outside in the cold.
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Which animal is known to kill more people than plane crashes? A. donkey B. dog C. tiger D. bear
What is A. donkey
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The new emoji list for 2018 was announced. Which one on the list got the most attention? A. unicorn B. animated rocket C. redhead D. invisible emoji
What is C. redhead
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Studies show that people are attracted to others for their values, money, & intelligence. TRUE or FALSE? When scientists scan the brains of people in love, they do not look different from others. TRUE or FALSE?
What is true & false
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Why did Ralph Bunche, the first African American Nobel Peace Prize recipient, win the award? A. his work in Belarus B. mediation in Germany C. mediation during the Arab–Israeli conflict D. for solving a complex housing crisis
What is C. mediation during the Arab–Israeli conflict
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Teenager Ryan Patterson of the United States invented a glove that serves what purpose? A. It is able to resist cold temperatures. B. It has sensors that translates sign language to words. C. The glove has an electromagnetic pulse that charges a phone. D. It is used to groom dogs and cats.
What is B. It has sensors that translates sign language to words.
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What is a group of unicorns called?
What is a blessing.
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Elon Musk's company Space X successfully launched a heavy rocket this week. What is its name? A. Speedy Falcon B. Torpedo Blast C. Falcon Majestic D. Falcon Heavy AND In the car now in orbit around space you see a quote: "DON'T PANIC!" Which book is it from? A. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. B. Chasing Space by L. Melvin. C. Star Trek D. Riding Rockets by Mike Mullane.
What is D. Falcon Heavy & A. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
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Which of the following is NOT associated with falling in love? A. heart racing B. palms sweating C. exhaustion D. increased energy AND What type of chemicals help develop attachment to sustain relationships after the first year? A. endorphins B. epinephrines C. neurotransmitters D. stimulants
What is C. exhaustion & A. endorphins
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Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win an Academy Award for this movie. A. The Wizard of Oz B. Singin' in the Rain C. Casablanca D. Gone With the Wind AND Hattie McDaniel was honored in the following ways except... A. best supporting actress winner-Academy Award B. Stamp printed in her honor. C. Statue erected in front of a film studio. D. 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
What is D. Gone With the Wind & C. Statue erected in front of a film studio.
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What did Benjamin Franklin invent at the age of 12? A. electricity B. silver polish C. the bicycle D. swim flippers This was invented in the 1700's. State which specific decade.
What is D. Swim Flippers & 1710 (He was born in 1706).
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A ___________________ can live for up to 3 weeks without it's head. A. cockroach B. snail C. worm D. lizard AND Q3:What is the plastic covering on the tip of a shoelace called? A. tie B. aglet C. eyelet D. plastic tip
What is A. cockroach & B. aglet
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The United States has won two Gold Medals, one silver medal & 1 Bronze so far in the olympic games. Which famous athletes won each type of medal? Red Gerard Chris Mazdzer Adam Rippon & Mirai Nagasu Jamie Anderson AND Choose two of the athletes and say what event they won their medal in.
What is Red Gerard- Gold & Skiing Chris Mazdzer- Silver & Louge Adam Rippon & Mirai Nagasu- Bronze- Figure Skating Jamie Anderson- Gold & Snowboarding
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The network that releases the neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly called _________. A. the cuddle hormone B. the connection chemical C. the reward pathway D. the fight or flight response AND Norepinephrine not only gets released during attraction, but also during this situation: A. fight or flight response B. when being rewarded for something C. when the mouth goes dry D. when feeling calm and secure
What is C. the reward pathway & A. fight or flight response
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Answer the following questions: 1. To where did Harriet Tubman lead the runaway slaves? A. She brought them further south. B. She brought them to northern free states and Canada. C. She left them in a permanent safe house in Georgia. 2. True or False- Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in South Carolina. 3. At its peak, how many African Americans were living as slaves in the United States? A. 100,000 B. 10 million C. 4 million D. 250,000
What is B. She brought them to northern free states and Canada., false he made his escape from Baltimore & C. 4 million
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Which kid inventor was born on January 17th, the date chosen to mark Kid Inventors' Day? A. Thomas Jefferson B. Benjamin Franklin C. Thomas Edison D. Abraham Lincoln AND In 2011, Param Jaggi from Texas invented the Algae Mobile. What function does it serve? A. It gets rid of algae in rivers. B. It converts algae into electricity. C. It converts oxygen we breathe into algae for fish tanks. D. It converts carbon dioxide emitted by cars into oxygen.
What is B. Benjamin Franklin & D. It converts carbon dioxide emitted by cars into oxygen.
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