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Who visited the US last week and gave a speech in the US Congress?
King Charles
This Belgian-born actress was born on this day in 1929. She won an Oscar for her first major role in Roman Holiday
Audrey Hepburn
Which country has the highest percentage of cosmetic surgeries performed?
South Korea (13.5 cosmetic procedures for every 1,000 individuals )
What year did the Showa Era end?
1989
If someone is "easy on the eyes", what does it mean?
The person is attractive
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, tried unsuccessfully to do something last week in Washington, DC.
Assassinate President Trump
In 1970, four unarmed students were shot dead at an anti-war demonstration at Kent State University in Ohio, USA. What war were they protesting?
Vietnam war
What is the most common cosmetic surgery in Japan?
Eyelid surgery
What date was the Showa emperor born?
April 29, 1901
If someone is "all dolled up," what does it mean?
The person is well-dressed
Last Friday, a worker at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido was arrested for disposing this in the zoo incinerator.
His wife's dead body
Tanaka Kakuei
What is liposuction?
A surgical procedure that removes fat from specific areas of the body using suction
Following WW2, what was the emperor forced to renounce as a condition of surrender?
Arahitogami, or an incarnate divinity
What does "Beauty is only skin deep" mean?
A good appearance does not always mean the person is a good person
President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from this European country.
Germany
This pro golfer from Northern Ireland was born this day in 1989. He has already won 30 PGA tournaments, including the Masters in 2025 and 2026.
Rory McIlroy
What is the most common cosmetic surgery in the US?
Breast augmentation
By 1968, Japan had become the second largest economy in the world. In the same year, what islands were returned to Japan?
Ogasawara Islands
If a person looks like "a deer in the headlights", what does it mean?
It means the person is fearful or surprised
Which two Japanese athletes announced their retirement from competition last week?
Figure Skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara
In 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held honoring musicians and the recording industry. Who was awarded Best New Artist? (The following year he won Record of the Year for Mack the Knife.)
Bobby Darin
What is the most common cosmetic surgery for men?
Who was the Japanese Prime Minister when the Heisei era began?
Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
If someone is "a knockout," what does that mean?
Extremely beautiful or physically attractive