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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck two countries this week. Name one country impacted.
Turkey or Syria
Groundhog day is a North American tradition observed on February 2nd. What state does the famous Punxsutawney Phil make his annual prediction about winter and spring?
Pennsylvania
"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears."
Mark Antony in Julius Caesar
What was the name of the island that Sir Walter Raleigh established a colony on?
Roanoke Island
Fish and chips is a common meal consumed in the United Kingdom. Chips are the same as what American food?
French Fries
How many Grammy's does Beyonce have?
32
This year, China has the highest population in the world with more than 1.4 Billion people. What country has the second highest population?
India
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
Maya Angelou
Wilmington is home to which World War II battleship?
U.S.S. North Carolina
What Australian food spread is made from leftover brewer's yeast extract?
Vegemite
Maxwell Frost is the youngest member of Congress, how old is he?
26 years old
Greenland is the world's largest island and is geographically located in North America. What country is politically affiliated with Greenland?
Denmark
"May the odds be ever in your favor!"
Effie Trinket
Raleigh became North Carolina's capital in 1792. Which city served as the colonial and state capital from 1746 until 1792?
New Bern
The modern birthplace of this food is in Naples or the Campania region of Italy.
Pizza
When will King Charles be coronated?
May 6, 2023
Iguazu Falls is a semicircular waterfall which sits on the borders of three countries: Argentina, Brazil, and what other country?
Paraguay
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Many people believe that North Carolina was the first state to declare independence from England with this proclamation.
Although inedible, Japan has been known to grow this large fruit into cubes and hearts.
Watermelon
This film is leading Oscar nominations this year with a total of 11 nominations.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
3 out of 193 countries have flags that are not rectangular in shape. Nepal, Vatican City and what other country?
Switzerland (square)
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
Babe Ruth
The Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk in North Carolina. In what year did this occur?
1903
What tropical fruit is grown in Southeast Asia and is known for having a very pungent smell?
Durian Fruit