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Last week, the U.S. Senate passed another spending bill to give money to other nations for war. Why hasn’t the House of Representatives, which approves spending, passed these aid packages?
members are isolationists, or members want the border closed first
members want the border closed first
This Saturday is “National Tortilla Chip Day.” Tortilla chips are made from corn and oil and cut into wedges and then fried. Tortilla chips have always been considered to be tostadas, a food from what nation?
Germany or Mexico
Mexico
Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached by what law-making body? (note: a Cabinet secretary has not been impeached by the U.S. Congress since 1876.)
House of Representatives or U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
American and World History Question: This Friday in 1991, U.S. President George H. Bush orchestrated the war in Iraq and Kuwait in a war operation called “Desert ______.”
Sand or Storm
Storm
February is the third month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and is known for what weather conditions? the
coldest month of the year or snowiest month of the year
snowiest month of the year
Why are social conservatives and psychiatrists concerned that just in Vegas alone more than $185.6 million was bet on Super Bowl LVIII?
football is becoming more important than God or gambling can become an addiction
gambling can become an addiction
According to the CDC, 35% of American adults are obese. CDC stands for Centers for _______ Control.
Disease or Drug
Disease
This weekend is the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards celebrate outstanding motion pictures and what other performances from the previous year?
Broadway or TV
TV
February is the third month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Last week, what baseball players reported for spring training, symbolizing that spring is not far off?
infielders and outfielders or pitchers and catchers
infielders and outfielders
February is the third month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Why does February not have a full moon every year?
cold atmospheric pressure or February is a short month
February is a short month
This organization's stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest international organization.
United Nations or Council of Foreign Affairs
United Nations
The current inflation could lead to a recession; in 2024, how are many Americans paying for their basic living expenses?
asking parents for help, credit cards, or savings
credit cards (no savings)
The United Nations is investigating several cyber-attacks in the past five years originating in what country?
North Korea, Philippines, or South Korea
North Koreas
Last week, Kansas City police came out with a statement that the cause of the violence at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade celebration was what?
domestic disturbance, gang warfare, or terrorism
Gang warfare
This Tuesday was “National Toothpick Day,” remembering the American inventor Charles Forster, who in 1869, saw natives on what continent creating them from wood scraps?
Asia, Europe, or South America
South America
800,000 students across America are celebrating the 75th anniversary of “National FFA Week.” This Friday, all Future Farmers are encouraged to wear what proud FFA color?
blue, red, or yellow
blue
February is Black History Month, an annual observance to remember important people and events in the history of the African American culture. The theme this year is “African Americans and the ______.
Arts, Economy, or Presidency
Arts
Which of these drivers has a higher highway death rate?
29 year-old male, 82-year-old female, or 82-year-old male
82-year-old male
This weekend is the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The awards honor individual and what other performances from the past year?
endeavor, ensemble, or essence
ensemble
Last weekend, at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Mac McClung became the fifth player in NBA history to win back-to-back dunk contests. What NBA organization does he play for?
Hawks, Magic, or 76ers
Magic
February is the third month of winter. Since February usually has 28 days, once every how many years, it is the only month to have 4 full 7-day weeks?
4, 6, 8
6
An intergovernmental organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland that regulates and facilitates international trade.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Trade Organization or United Nations Economic and Social Council
World Trade Organization
This past Monday was Presidents’ Day. It is always on what Monday of February? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
3rd
Last week, the Chinese kicked off the Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the what?
dragon, pig, sheep, or wolf
dragon
This Thursday was “National _______ Day.” (American History hint: In 1942, it was attacked by the Japanese during World War II when a Pacific Ocean submarine fired on a refinery.)
California, Florida, Louisiana, or New York
California
American and World History Question: This Wednesday in 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon made world news when he became the first U.S. president to visit what nation?
China, Germany, Russia, or Japan
China
Thursday was a day to honor what most important virtue that we should all hold true to our hearts and is characterized by this saying: “You can never go wrong being _______.”
Humble, Right, True, or Yourself
Humble
Monday, Feb. 19, was Presidents’ Day. Which president was never elected into office, either as vice president or president?
Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Gerald Ford, or John Tyler
Gerald Ford
Teens who are “prolonged gamers” or addicted to games, have a greater risk of developing depression later in life. A “prolonged gamer” plays how many hours a day?
2, 4, 8, 12
4
Monday, Feb. 19, was Presidents’ Day. What U.S. president appeared in 53 Hollywood films?
Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, John F. Kennedy, or Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Last week, Spring Training began, giving MLB teams how long to prepare their 25-man rosters for opening day?
2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, or 2 months
1 month
Monday, Feb. 19, was Presidents’ Day, and Tuesday was “Cherry Pie Day.” Cherry Pie is synonymous with U.S. President George Washington, who said what words before he admitted, “I chopped down the cherry tree?” (exact words)
A. I cannot lie
B. I can’t lie
C. I cannot tell a lie
D. I can’t tell a lie
C. I cannot tell a lie
An agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), UN Development Program (UNDP) or United Nations Secretariat
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
On average, Americans today are spending what percent of their total income on either apartment rent or a house mortgage?
11%, 22%, 33%, 44%, 55%, 66%
33%
Thursday was “World Thinking Day,” a day celebrated as a day of international _______.
charity, friendship, hope, intelligence, peace, or spying
friendship
Super Bowl 58 saw a 7% increase in viewership from last year and continues to be one of the most-watched events on TV. How many million people watched?
33 million, 63 million, 93 million, 123 million, 153 million, or 183 million
123 million (200 million off and on)
Last week, the Chinese kicked off the Chinese New Year, which begins the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts how many days later to the first full moon?
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
15
February is the third month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and it is no surprise that the full moon in February is named the “_______ Moon.”
Cold, Cupid, Second, Snow, Valentine, or White
Snow
February is Black History Month, an annual observance to remember important people and events in African American history. Charles Drew was a famous _______.
actor, doctor, football player, inventor, politician, or scientist
doctor
Findings show that a child’s poor conduct in school is probably caused from what previous problem?
got COVID-19 as a baby, mom drank during pregnancy, mom smoked during pregnancy, parent acted bad in school, premature birth, or spoiled formula
parent acted bad in school
In the past couple of weeks, the top song was “Don’t Let the Old Man In” by what male country artist?
Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Toby Keith, or Zach Bryan
Toby Keith
If the Chiefs win Super Bowl 59 in 2025, they will become the first to win three consecutive Super Bowls. How many teams previously won two consecutive Super Bowls?
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
8
800,000 students across America are celebrating the 75th anniversary of “National FFA Week.” What Big Ten conference state has 2 million hogs processed annually and is the #1 pork producer in the United States?
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, or Wisconsin
Iowa
A security alliance of 30 countries from North America and Europe. Its fundamental goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), or International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Americans want lower home-buying interest rates, but the Federal Reserve is waiting for what to occur before interest rates are lowered?
waiting for a Trump presidency, waiting for inflation to go down, or waiting for the Russia-Ukraine war to end
waiting for inflation to go down
Last week. the U.S. Senate passed another spending bill to send to the House of Representatives giving money to what nation to fight a war?
Israel, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
This Monday, Feb. 19, was Presidents’ Day. What president, who had polio, died during World War II? Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, or John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American and World History Question: U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the executive order for the relocation of people from what nation due to World War II raging in the world?
Germany, Russia, or Japan
Japan
Monday, Feb. 19, was Presidents’ Day. What two presidents were born in the month of February? Abraham and George, Barack and Bill, or Franklin and Theodore
Abraham and George
American and Space History Question: Last Sunday in 1962, space history was made when what man became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule?
Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn, or Neil Armstrong
John Glenn
An 82-year-old female has a higher highway death rate than an 82-year-old man. Why is this?
sooner to grow frail, sooner to lose memory, or sooner to lose sight
sooner to grow frail
What famous female pop artist recently crossed over the genre line and released two country singles (Texas Hold em’)?
Beyonce, Rihanna, or SZA
Beyonce
Last weekend at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry edged what WNBA (New York Liberty) star in the 3-point shoot-out?
Courtney Vandersloot, Nneka Ogwumike, or Sabrina Ionescu
Sabrina Ionescu
Monday, Feb. 19 was Presidents’ Day. John Tyler, the 10th president (1841-1845), leads in having the most children of any president. How many children did Tyler have?
6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21
15
United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
UN Development Program (UNDP)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization (WHO)