What what was the role of Thanet Natirisi in the rescue?
Water expert
Which NFL team mascot is inspired by a famous poet?
The Baltimore Ravens
Ambiguous
Unclear, capable of being more than one thing.
SURPRISE WILDCARD: Which brand sold the most shoes in the US last year? (2024-2025)
Nike
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Which type of regulator did the sump divers decide to use in the rescue?
Open-circuit
What are Sabrina Carpenter's TOP TWO most streamed songs?
Espresso & Please, Please, Please
Bicentennial
A 200 year anniversary.
You must get all four correct: Cent - Vor - Omni - Ambi
Cent = 100, Vor = to eat, Omni = everything, Ambi = both.
Determine the following text structure:
June had endured heavy rains, as a result the karst limestone landscape was saturated with groundwater, increasing the chances of a flooded cave.
Cause & Effect
What are the names of the main two sump divers on the UK team? (spelling and pronunciation must be close enough)
John Volanthen
Rick Stanton
What are the names of the franchises the Patriots have played in the Superbowl twice?
Rams, Eagles, Seahawks, Giants
Contradict
To go against what is said.
SURPRISE WILDCARD! What is the name of the third largest city in Massachusetts?
Springfield
SURPRISE WILDCARD! Who did the USA Women's hockey team defeat the other day 5-1?
Czechia
From want country did most of the "stateless" people in Thailand come from?
Myanmar or Laos
What is the name of the university with the largest living population in America?
Indiana University
Must get both words correct: Transcend & Ambivalent
Transcend: To go beyond a range or limit.
Ambivalent: Uncaring, accepting of two or more options.
You must get all four correct: Voc - Dict - Audi -Vis
Voc = voice; to call, action of speaking, Dict = command or say, Audi = to hear, Vis = to see.
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Name ONE of the drugs Dr. Richard Harris used to sedate the boys during the cave rescue.
Ketamine, Atropine, Xanax/Alprazolam
In Avengers: Infinity War, who does Thanos exchange for the soul stone?
Gamora
Must get both words correct: Circumvent & Chronic
Circumvent: To go around or avoid.
Chronic: Occurring or continuing on a consistent basis.
You must get all four PREFIXES correct: Dis - Inter - Pre - Trans
Dis = opposite, Inter = among, Pre = before, Trans = across.
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