Current Events
Two days ago, the country of Suriname, which borders Brazil and is located in this continent, held its general election.
What is South America?
True or false: Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May.
This word starts with P.
Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable/normal in a society.
What is poor?
This man, the founder of Apple, said, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Who is Steve Jobs?
This airline company, the oldest in the U.S., is headquartered in Atlanta and shares its name with a Greek letter.
What is Delta?
Two days ago, the US won its first International Ice Hockey Championship trophy since 1960 by defeating this European country famous for its chocolates, watches, and political neutrality.
What is Switzerland?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 400 PTS
Memorial Day was first adopted by this northeastern state, home to the cities of Syracuse and Albany, in 1873.
What is New York?
This word starts with P.
A declaration or assurance that someone will do a particular thing, or a particular thing will happen.
What is a promise?
This German man, born on Pi Day (March 14, 1879) and famous for contributions to the field of physics (specifically the equation E = mc^2), said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
Who is Albert Einstein?
United Airlines is headquartered at Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower, which is located in this Midwestern city on the shores of Lake Michigan.
What is Chicago?
Two days ago, Lando Norris (a McLaren driver) won the Grand Prix motor racing event, which took place in Monaco, a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea located in this continent.
What is Europe?
This song is played on the bugle to signify "lights out" at military bases, as well as at servicemembers' funerals and on Memorial Day.
What is Taps?
This word starts with P.
A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
What is a pest?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 600 PTS
This Illinois man, the 16th president of the United States, once said, "The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This airline, which features the U.S. flag on aircraft tails, is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
What is American Airlines?
On May 22, the Department of Homeland Security ended the ability of this elite private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts to enroll international students.
What is Harvard University?
Memorial Day was first celebrated throughout the nation after this major war in the 1860s.
What is the Civil War?
This word starts with P.
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
What is a pacifist?
This South African activist against apartheid, who was imprisoned for 27 years and served as the first President of South Africa from 1994-1999, said, "It always seems impossible until it's done."
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This low-cost airline features the Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program and used to allow two free checked bags for every passenger.
What is Southwest Airlines?
Two days ago, Russia launched the largest air attack since the start of its war against Ukraine, which landed in this city, Ukraine's capital.
What is Kyiv?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 1000 PTS
This artificial flower is worn to commemorate dead servicemembers and first became popular after the WWI poem, "In Flanders' Fields." It has red petals and a black center.
What is a remembrance poppy?
This word starts with P.
Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event.
What is pomp?
This woman, the wife of FDR, once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
JetBlue Airways' primary hub is this airport, named after the 35th president of the United States.
What is New York-JFK International Airport?