Pop Culture & Mental Health
In Pixar’s massive animated sequel Inside Out 2, this frantic, orange, baggage-carrying character completely takes over the console in Riley's mind as she enters puberty.
Anxiety
Puberty begins in the _______ gland.
Pituitary
Austria borders 8 different countries, name one of them.
Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungry, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
This iconic American brand, famous for it's coffee, opened its very first restaurant in Quincy in 1950, and today has its massive corporate headquarters right here in Canton.
Dunkin
To protect social health, what is the maximum recommended daily recreational screen time for teens, according to most global health organizations?
This Olympic gymnast made history in 2021 by stepping away from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health and "the twisties," showing the world that taking a break is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Simone Biles
What does the R stand for in FRIES rules of consent?
Reversible
If you turn the number 8 on its side, it makes what symbol that goes on and on?
Infinity
GMS had how many snow days this year?
3
Approximately 1 in 10 people on Earth lack access to basic clean drinking water. How long can the average person survive without water? (estimated)
1 week/7 days
Marvel's Iron Man 3 was highly praised by doctors for realistically showing Tony Stark suffering from sudden bouts of breathing trouble and intense fear after the battle of New York. What is the medical term for these episodes?
panic attack
The only way for someone to know if they have an STD is by...
getting tested
Black and White
GMS has about how many students? (Closest number gets it)
718
According to the World Health Organization, breathing clean air is a basic right, but what percentage of the global population breathes air that is considered polluted?
90%
This Grammy winning artist paused her world tour to focus on her mental health, showing it's okay to take a break when needed.
Billie Eilish
List these in order of occurrence:
Implantation
Fertilization
Ovulation
Ovulation, Fertilization, Implantation
The number 8 is considered lucky in which country? (third largest country in the world)
China
Canton got its name in 1797 because early town residents mistakenly believed that the Asian City of Canton, ______ was on the exact opposite side of the Earth. What is country?
China
According to multiple reports, this country was named the happiest country in the world in 2025. ___land
Finland
Olympian Ilona Maher states, "I love that _____ showed me what I can do. It showed me how capable my body is, and it's not just like a tool to be looked at and objectified.” What sport is she referring to?
Rugby
One STD that can be transmitted through skin to skin contact of the genitals is...
genital herpes or HPV
The 1988 Winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Alberta in which country?
Canada
The middle school is named after William H. Galvin. What was his role or profession in the town of Canton before the school was named after him?
Superintendent of Schools
Blue Zones are five specific places in the world where people live incredibly long lives, often past 100. What is the name of the Blue Zone located in Japan?
Okinawa