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On January 7, massive wildfires engulfed parts of this Pacific state home to the cities of Los Angeles and Burbank.
What is California?
On New Year's Eve, people make these promises about things they will supposedly do the following year.
What are resolutions?
This sitcom was released on NBC from 1985-1992 and won two Primetime Emmy awards plus three Golden Globe awards. It features four older single women and stars Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty.
What is "The Golden Girls"?
This former professional boxer, who died in 2016, is nicknamed "The Greatest" and was born named, "Cassius Clay Jr."
Who is Muhammed Ali?
This man, a member of the Federalist Party served as the second president and first vice president. He was defeated by Thomas Jefferson in his bid for reelection.
Who is John Adams?
What is South Korea?
Rosh Hashanah, which occurred from October 2-4, marked the new year for this Abrahamic religion.
What is Judaism?
This sitcom that aired on ABC and was produced from 1985-1992 features the Seaver family of Huntington, New York. It includes actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Kirk Cameron and Tracey Gold.
What is "Growing Pains"?
This former NBA star won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and also played for the Washington Wizards. His number 23 was retired by the Bulls and Miami Heat, and was nicknamed "His Airness" due to his leaping ability.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This Democrat president was reelected three times.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
President-elect Donald Trump has recently expressed his desire for the U.S. to annex Greenland, which is currently a territory of this European country whose capital is Copenhagen.
What is Denmark?
This Roman dictator, who was stabbed to death on March 15, changed New Year's Day to January 1.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This sitcom was released on NBC, followed by other networks, from 1983-1990 and features Thelma Harper (Mama), portrayed by Vicki Lawrence, who lives in Raytown, Missouri.
What is "Mama's Family"?
This 6'10" former NBA star, who died in 2022, played center for the Boston Celtics, won the NBA Finals 11 times, was a 12-time NBA All-Star, had his number 6 retired, and is considered to be one of the best basketball players of all time.
Who is Bill Russell?
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This Republican president spearheaded the construction of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of this North American country, announced his desire to resign as PM and Liberal Party leader before this year's upcoming election.
What is Canada?
This Scottish song is traditionally sung to bid farewell to the old year and is sung at the stroke of midnight.
What is "Auld Lang Syne"?
This sitcom was released on CBS from 1982-1990 and features a couple that operates the Stratford Inn in rural Vermont. The husband and wife are played by Bob Newhart and Mary Frann.
What is "Newhart"?
Emmitt Smith, the all-time NFL leader in rushing yards, played for this team based in Dallas, Texas.
What is the Dallas Cowboys?
Former President Jimmy Carter was born in the city of Plains, located in this Southeastern state known for its peaches.
What is Georgia?
President-elect Donald Trump has recently expressed his desire for the U.S. to reacquire this major shipping route that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean and is named after the Central American country where it is located.
What is the Panama Canal?
This particular type of pork, taken from pigs' cheeks, is traditionally consumed on New Year's Day to bring good luck. The tradition of eating this type of meat originated from the South during the Civil War.
What is pork jowl (or jowl bacon, hog jowl, joe bacon or joe meat)?
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This sitcom was released on ABC from 1984-1992 and stars Tony Danza and Judith Light. It won one Primetime Emmy Award and one Golden Globe Award and features a former MLB player, Tony Micelli, who moved from New York to Connecticut with his daughter Samantha.
What is "Who's the Boss?"
This former MLB player, who played shortstop and third base for the Mariners, Rangers and Yankees, is a 14-time All-Star and gained notoriety for using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-2003.
Who is Alex Rodriguez?
This Republican president, born in Plymouth, Vermont, succeeded Warren Harding and had his oath of office administered by his father in his family home.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?