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Kevin McCarthy (R-California) is the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. He is what number in line for the presidency?
3rd or 4th
3rd
In the weeks before the New Year, the Biden Administration announced they will supply Patriot defense missiles to what nation at war with Russia?
Czech Republic or Ukraine
Ukraine
This Tuesday is “National Compliment Day.” A good way to celebrate is to step out of your “_______ zone” and compliment people you don’t even know because all people are worthy of receiving a compliment.
comfort or twilight
comfort
A Johns Hopkins study suggests that people who quit smoking have an increased risk of developing diabetes because why?
they gain weight or they get depressed
they gain weight
Following the children of famous monsters, Mattel TV announced a renewal of the original animated series “_______ High” for a second season.
Creature or Monster
Monster
Veteran Patrick Mahomes won the NFL passing title. What team did/does he play for?
Buffalo Bills or Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
This Wednesday is a fun school day called “National _______ Day,” a topsy, turvy day mostly celebrated in elementary schools.
Backwards or Opposite
Opposite
The city of Chiang Mai in this country is home to Baan Chang Elephant Park.
A. Taiwan B. Thailand
B. Thailand
Monday, January 23, was a National Pie Day. What pie, which is made in 230 varieties, is America’s #1 pie?
apple or pumpkin
apple
American History Question: This Saturday in 1986, schoolchildren watched as what space shuttle exploded 74 seconds into its flight, killing seven persons, including teacher Christa McAuliffe?
A. Challenger B. Columbia
C. Discovery D. Messenger
A. Challenger
The world male athlete of 2022 is record holder Mondo Duplantis, a former LSU All-American. Mondo specializes in what track & field event?
A. discus
B. high jump
C. pole vault
D. shot put
C. pole vault
In January and February, the Girl Scouts begin knocking on doors across the nation for their annual fundraising campaign. This year, they introduced a new raspberry cookie called what?
A. Raspberry Rally B. Raspberry Ritual
C. Raspberry Roll D. Raspberry Rhubarb
A. Raspberry Rally
A flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu. What is the best way to prevent others from getting the flu?
A. don’t sneeze B. get enough sleep C. to stay active D. stay home if you get the flu
D. stay home if you get the flu
On the mid-season premiere of “The Rookie,” actor Nathan Fillion returned as officer _______ _______.
A. Cash McCay B. Dillon Battle C. John Nolan D. Sam Johnson
C. John Nolan
Sports History Question: This week in 2006, Laker star Kobe Bryant scored how many points in a regulation NBA game and is second only to the legendary center Wilt Chamberlain who scored 100 points in 1962?
A. 78 B. 81 C. 84 D. 87
B. 81
This past Thursday was “National Spouses Day,” a day to remind married people to take time for their “better half.” What percent of American adults are married?
38%, 53%, 68%, or 83%
53%
Auckland, the chief port city of this country, was once its capital.
A. Newfoundland
B. New Zealand
C. Georgia
D. Greenland
B. New Zealand
January is normally a deep freeze month. Most schools have policies that the school is shut when the wind chill goes below what temperature?
A. 20 below B. 30 below C. 40 below
A. 20 below
American History Question: This Saturday in 1986, shocked students and teachers watched from their classrooms when a space shuttle exploded seconds into its flight, killing seven persons, including Christa McAuliffe, the first _______ person to go into space.
A. blind B. educated C. old E. ordinary F. racial or G. young
E. ordinary
What three nations have led to a combination of war and a deepening concern about longer-term financial and military threats to U.S. security?
A. China-Russia-Ukraine B. China-North Korea-Ukraine
C. China-North Korea-Russia D. China-Iran-North Korea
E. Iran-Russia-Ukraine F. Iran-Iraq-Saudi Arabia
China-Russia-Ukraine
American History Question: This past Monday in 1907, Charles Curtis of Kansas became the first person of what ancestry to serve in the U.S. Senate?
A. African B. East Asian C. Latino
D. Middle Eastern E. South Asian F. Native American
F. Native American
Women who smoke during their pregnancy are likely to have children with what
problem in school? (S: U. of Montreal)
A. aggressiveness B. bored C. fidgety
D. lonely E. overfriendly E. poor reading skills
A. aggressiveness
12 contestants are on what CBS reality show about essential workers put to the test of their brains, skills and endurance?
A. American Pickers B. Blisters and Calluses C. Deadly Trails
D. Steel Claws E. The Bad Batch F. Tough as Nails
F. Tough as Nails
Justin Jefferson won the NFL receiving title. What team did/does he play for?
A. Buffalo Bills B. Denver Broncos C. Detroit Lions
D. Kansas City Chiefs E. Minnesota Vikings F. Pittsburgh Steelers
E. Minnesota Vikings
In January and February, the Girl Scouts begin knocking on nationwide doors for their annual fundraising campaign. What is the cost per package in 2023?
$2, $3, $4, $5, $6, or $7
$6
The number of states that touch the Pacific Ocean.
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Five (The states are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.)
Early in January, America’s oldest living person (Iowan Bessie Laurena) died at age 115. Now, the oldest person in America is Californian Edie Ceccarelli who is what age?
108, 111, or 114
114
The 2024 Senate races became more interesting when long-time Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced she will retire. Debbie has what political affiliation?
A. Democratic Party
B. Independent
C. Republican Party
A. Democratic Party
The U.S. put thirty-six of what nation’s high tech companies on a blacklist including aviation equipment, chemicals and computer chips?
A. China B. Russia C. North Korea
A. China
The most popular name for boys in 2022 was ________.
A. Emil B. Frank C. Noah
Only 66% of children born to teen mothers earn a high school diploma, compared to 81% of others. What percent of teen mothers finish high school?
A. 10 B. 40 C. 70
B. 40
The music world recently mourned the loss of Grammy-winner Anita Pointer. She was a member of what sisters’ group?
A. Andrews Sisters B. McGuire Sisters C. Pointer Sisters
C. Pointer Sisters
After last week’s playoff games, what four teams will play in this weekend’s Conference Finals?
A. Bengals-Chiefs-Cowboys-Eagles
B. Bills-Chiefs-Eagles-49ers
C. Bengals-Chiefs-Eagles-49ers
C. Bengals-Chiefs-Eagles-49ers
This Thursday is “National Spouses Day,” a special day for married people. The day is set aside to enjoy and appreciate a person’s better _______.
A. friend B. half C. person
B. half
This Argentine region’s name is Spanish for “big feet,” perhaps because Spaniards saw Indians who wore large boots.
A. Andes
B. Patagonia
C. Pampas
D. North
B. Patagonia
In what German capital did a huge aquarium recently burst spilling water, debris, and hundreds of tropical fish from a tourist attraction?
A. Berlin B. Frankfort C. Munich
A. Berlin
American History Question: This Thursday in 1837, after a long territorial dispute with Ohio, what bordering state gave up the “Toledo Strip” to become the 26th U.S. state?
A. Illinois B. Indiana C. Iowa
D. Michigan E. Pennsylvania F. Wisconsin
D. Michigan
After having a passive “self-defense only principle” in the decades since World War II, what nation recently announced that it will begin acquiring preemptive strike weapons capability?
A. China B. India C. Japan
D. North Korea E. Philippines F. South Korea
C. Japan
The Yankees announced that Aaron Judge will be the team captain in 2023, the first Yankee team captain since what player was donned “Captain?”
A. Derek Jeter B. George Herman “Babe” Ruth C. Joe DiMaggio
D. Mickey Mantle E. Reggie Jackson, F. Roger Maris
A. Derek Jeter
Why do people who quit smoking eat?
A. eating is a bad habit B. fatty food replaces nicotine C. need to do something
C. need to do something
Last week, what movie debuted at the box office about a mother who disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend?
A. Ghosting B. Gone C. Lost
D. Missing E. Quiet F. Silence
D. Missing
Last weekend in the NFL playoffs, what backup quarterback made news by outstanding play in a surprise appearance when the starter was injured?
A. Blaine Gabbert B. Chad Henne C. Joe Flacco
B. Chad Henne (led 98-yd. TD drive)
This past Tuesday in 1922, the “_______ Pie” was patented.
A. Cuyahoga B. Chief C. Edy’s
D. Eskimo E. Indian F. Jemima’s
D. Eskimo
The smallest and shallowest of the world’s five oceans is this one.
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Southern Ocean
st and shallowest of the world’s five oceans is this one.
A. Arctic Ocean
At the start of 2016, the average gas price across America was $2.00. What was the average gas cost per gallon at the start of 2023?
A. $2.98
B. $3.28
C $3.58
B. $3.28