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President Biden made his pick for the Supreme Court. From what court do most Supreme Court Justices come from?
Federal Court of Appeals or Federal District Court
Federal Court of Appeals
What southern European nation has been in bad financial condition for the past decade because of “porous” borders allowing unchecked African refugees?
Greece or Italy
Greece
Thursday was St. Patrick’s Day. The color green is associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but the perfect green color to wear is _____ green.
shamrock or spring
Shamrock
Children, who live in urban areas are less likely to be overweight if they have what city facilities in their neighborhoods?
parks or schools
parks
What Spider-Man film is the top moneymaker so far in 2022, but it was not nominated for any big awards?
No Way Home or No Way Out
No Way Home
What name is given to the first games of the NCAA Men's Big Dance?
Play-in or Play-off
Play-in
This Monday is “National Napping Day,” a day that always falls the day after DST begins. Why do we need a napping day?
we had an extra hour of daylight or we lost an hour of sleep
we lost an hour of sleep
Last Friday, gasoline reached a record-high average price of how much per gallon? (within 5 cents) $4.33, $4.83, $5.33
$4.33
World Space History Question: This Friday in 1965, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov of what nation became the first person to leave a space capsule while tethered to it and float freely in orbit to accomplish a 10-minute space-walk?
France, Russia or Ukraine
Russia
This Thursday was the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning days are getting longer because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting toward what? earth, moon, or sun
sun
Pet grooming places are on the rise in America. The grooming shops are being monitored because of past reported deaths of pets during what part of the grooming process?
comb, dry or wash
dry
What actor does Joshua Bassett play in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series?”
E.J., Frankie or Ricky
Ricky
Last Sunday, Tom Brady announced that he will “unretire” and quarterback for what NFL team next season?
Broncos, Buccaneers or Colts
Buccaneers
This Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day. Scientists estimate there are 10,000 regular three-leaf clovers for every “lucky” _______-leaf clover.”
four, five, or six
four
This Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day. In what largest Midwest city is the river colored green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Champaign, Chicago, Kansas City, or St. Louis
Chicago
Some analysts say that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will cause gas to go up to $7.00 a gallon. Russian troops attack Ukraine’s contiguous northern border from what nation?
Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria or Burundi
Belarus
Christians are making penance and sacrifice during Lent, a season that leads up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in 33 A.D. In Latin, A.D., or “Anno Domini” means what?
Abba Father, And Death, After Death, or Year of the Lord
Year of the Lord
Women over 40 years-old are the #1 pet rabbit owners in the U.S. Why is this?
bunnies are cuddlers
bunnies eat very little
bunnies don’t make messes
bunnies do not need walking
bunnies do not need walking
What character did Dwayne Johnson play to receive Best Actor nominations in “Jungle Cruise?”
Frank, Joe, Larry or Sam
Frank
What Division I team enters the NCAA college basketball post-season with the best record of all teams?
Baylor men, Gonzaga men, Murray State men, or South Carolina women
Murray State men
This Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day. Irish legend says the first leaf of the clover is for hope, the second is for faith, the third is for love and the fourth is for _______.
health, heaven, luck, or peace
luck
American/Colonial History Question: In 1737, what was the first U.S. city to observe St. Patrick’s Day?
Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, or Providence
Boston
Why are many southern European nations who once opened their doors to Middle East refugees and Africans reversing their stance and deporting?
COVID-19 spread, going broke, malaria spread, not enough vaccines available,
United Nations mandate, or too many terrorists
going broke
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has given her blessing for Camilla to be given the title “Queen Camilla” when what son becomes king after Queen Elizabeth II (soon to be 96) passes?
Andrew, Charles, Harry, Lawrence, Richard, or William
Charles
An odd fact is that non-biological parents are more likely to invest more time and money in children than biological parents. The two major reasons are they want to “make a difference” and they usually what?
are better educated, are more religious, are older parents, are selfish, care more, or have more money
have more money
Actress Sally Kellerman recently died at age 84. She is best known for playing Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on what long-running comedy show?
Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Hawaii Five-0, M.A.S.H., or Seinfeld
M.A.S.H
Next month is the annual Kids’ Choice Awards. Nominated for Best Female Athlete are 2 tennis stars (Osaki and Williams), 1 basketball star (Parker), 1 soccer star (Morgan), 1 gymnastics star (Biles), and a star from what other sport?
auto racing, baseball, golf, hockey, soccer, or Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics (Chloe Kim)
This Friday is “National _______ _______ Day,” honoring the greatest sandwich of all time. (note: for 95 years, it has played a key role in fast-food restaurants and on kitchen tables.)
Big Mac, Donkey Burger, Egg Salad, Grilled Cheese, Meatball Sub, or Sloppy Joe
Sloppy Joe
Why do hundreds of U.S. cities and towns celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Americans love a reason for celebration
celebration of Irish immigration to America
Irish love their beer
celebration of Irish immigration to America
A trafficking commission report says Mexico is the main source of fentanyl coming into our country. The report finds that fentanyl is trafficked into the U.S. by passenger-cargo ship, train, and commercial _______.
drone, plane, or taxi
Plane
Science and Technology History Question: This Thursday in 1845, Stephen Perry, a British chemist, received the first patent for the ______ ______. (hint: “vulcanization” is a chemical process for converting polymers or molecules into more durable materials)
automobile tire, electrical cord, or rubber band
Rubber Band
Midlife slump, midlife crisis or midlife depression is more likely to hit people who are in what decade of their life? 40’s, 50’s, 60’s
40's
In the popular film “CODA,” what is the name of the 17-year-old girl, the only hearing member of her family, who works mornings before school to help her parents?
Ruby, Rue, Ruth
Ruby
Last Sunday was “Selection Sunday” for the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. The #1 seeds in the tournament are Arizona, Baylor, Gonzaga, and _______.
Auburn, Kansas, or Purdue
Kansas
Big Dance Nicknames: What religious university has the nickname “Friars?”
Creighton, Providence, or Siena
Providence