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Each year, what marks the end of the summer? Closing of Parks, Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
The US recently approved $20 billion in weapons aid to what country, trying to avoid a war in the Middle East? Israel, Ukraine
Israel
Labor Day is a day to honor the "Blue Collar" worker. What is a "Blue Collar" worker? Businessman, laborer.
Laborer
A Stanford Study says that 1 of 3 adults have done what in their sleep? Bit their tongue so hard it bled, sleepwalked.
Sleepwalked
Honduras, a Central American nation, has 30 million citizens. According to Latino journalist Rivera, 1/3 of them are living where? In Brazil, In the US.
In the US
The economy is a big question in the 2024 presidential election. The Harris campaign says the Trump economic plan favors the wealthy, and the Trump campaign says what about the Harris economic plan? It caters to government, it caters to poor, it's a repeat of Bidenomics.
It's a repeat of Bidenomics
What Middle East "J" nation warns it will not cater to Iranian power in the region and become a "battleground" for either Israel or Iran? Jadan, Johor, Jordan.
Jordan
Geography Question: National _____ Day, celebrates the 8th state to join the Union which is known for its shoreline of subtropical beaches and marsh-like sea islands. Which state is it? North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota.
South Carolina
Throughout the summer, public service announcements warned parents that children can die after being left in what places? Homes, Hot Cars, Swimming Pools.
Hot Cars
After Labor Day, how many weeks is it until Americans go to the polls to choose America's next president? 7, 9, 11.
9
Labor Day started from a movement by what group of Americans? Congress and Senate, corporations/businessmen, women/mothers, workers/unions
Workers/unions
World History Question: In 1863, what island nation experienced a massive earthquake that killed 36,000 people and blasted a huge chunk of earth 50 miles into the air? (hint: capital is Jakarta) Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines
Indonesia
Germs
A "Pediatric" study shows that children gain less weight in school if the school prohibits what? Bullying, Cafeteria Junk Food, Homework, School Prayer.
cafeteria junk food
In late July, World Hepatitis Day brought attention to the what body organ? Heart, Liver, Lung, Brain.
Liver
American History Question: August 26 is "National Women's Equality Day." The US Congress pass what amendment to the Constitution granting women full and equal voting rights in 1920? 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th.
19th
In August, the Taliban celebrated 3 years in power after the chaotic withdrawal of the US from what nation? Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam.
Afghanistan
World Weather History Question: In 1922, the temperature in the shade at Al Aziziyah, Libya reached a world record of 136.4. In what region of the world is Libya? East Asia, Mid East, North Africa, South America, Southern Europe, Saharan Africa.
North Africa
Many in the health field believe sugary drinks over what size should be banned to minors, similar as cigarettes and vape products? 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz.
16 oz
"National Bow Tie Day" is celebrated in August. It originated in 17th century Europe where it was used to hold together a shirt opening. The bow tie originated in what eastern European nation that starts with a C? Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Crete, Croatia, Cyprus.
Croatia
Police Forces
What Palestinian Islamist group said they would not take part in a new round of peace talks in Qatar, dimming jopes for a negotiated truce with Israel? Al Qaida, Hamas, ISIS.
Hamas
The college football season began in August and the "National College Colors Day" was celebrated. Texas is known for its colors dark gray, white, and what shade of orange? Burnt orange, fire orange, honey orange.
Burnt orange
What US restaurant became the first to say the American Heart Association game them a health "seal of approval?" Burger King, McDonald's, Subway
Subway
Why is the Middle East war between the Arabs and the Israelis becoming a hot political topic in America? It is an election year, Many Palestinian sympathizers in the US, Both.
Both