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The NHL season is underway with violent impacts and hat tricks. A hat trick is what statistic? getting ejected for a violent check, three goals in a game
three goals in a game
This Wednesday is “National Pumpkin Day.” A pumpkin is really a squash and is grown on all continents except which one? Antarctica, Australia, Asia
Antarctica
This Friday is “National Chocolate Day.” Chocolate comes from the seed of what tropical tree grown in Mexico, Central and South America. cacao, chocolate
cacao
This year, 25% fewer will shop Black Friday, and 45% fewer will shop on Cyber Monday. The reasons are the fear that inflation will drive prices higher by then and what else? people do not have much money, shopping habits have changed
shopping habits have changed
This Tuesday is “National Greasy Food Day.” There are so many greasy foods to try! The top greasy foods that are dipped in ranch dressing are chicken wings, French fries, onion rings and what else? crab legs, mozzarella sticks, pretzels
mozzarella sticks
What two teams made the NLCS? Braves-Padres, Dodgers-Phillies, Dodgers-Padres, Phillies-Padres
Phillies-Padres
Earlier this month, U.S. Vice president Kamala Harris visited what East Asian nation and attended the funeral of former leader Abe Shinzo? Japan, South Korea, Vietnam
Japan
0 Last Sunday was “National Bologna Day.” Bologna, mostly eaten in a sandwich, is an American sausage with roots from the city of Bologna in what Southern European nation? Greece, Italy, Spain
Italy
American Technology History Question: This Thursday in 1904, what “first in the world” was finished in New York City? skyscraper, underground-underwater subway
underground-underwater subway
This Wednesday is “National Pumpkin Day.” The word pumpkin originates from the word “pepon,” which means in Greek a melon that is what? great, large, round, orange
Large
Last Sunday, what superstar slugger, brought in years ago to turn around a franchise stuck in mediocrity. delivered one of the biggest home runs in franchise history to send the Phillies to their first World Series since 2009? Albert Pujols, Bryce Harper, Juan Gonzalez
Bryce Harper
World History Question: This Friday in 1886, the American Statue of Liberty was dedicated. The statue was a gift to the U.S. from what European nation? France, Great Britain, Italy
France
This Friday in 1826, Harvard was founded as the first American university. In what state is Harvard located? Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York
Massachusetts
What is the name of the Florida governor who has been in the news for his leadership following Hurricane Ian and for the possibility he might run for president? Gavin Newsome, Greg Abbott, Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
Geography Question: Considering the 48 contiguous (lower) states, what is the farthest eastern U.S. state? Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont
Maine
The NBA season is underway with “The King” playing with what team? Lakers, Thunder
World History Question: This Wednesday in 1863, the International Red Cross was founded in what “neutral” European nation? Austria, Greece, Italy, Switzerland
Switzerland
Each October, the Nobel Prize committee awards six cash prizes for working toward a better world. The prizes are awarded in physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, economics and what else? education, nutrition, peace
Peace
In early October, gas was at $3.80. Entering late October, what is the national average for gas? (within 10¢) $3.70, $3.80, $3.90, $4.00, $4.10, $4.20
$3.80
A Lake Erie fishing tournament met with controversy when fishermen had to be disqualified for doing what? bringing in bigger fish to the event, stuffing their fish with weights, using artificial lures
stuffing their fish with weights
Entering the last week of October, how many winless teams are in then NFL? 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
0
Due to two large Great White pod populations, each year there are reports of surfer and swimmer attacks off the coast of what island/continent? Australia, Greece
Australia
This year, the Nobel Peace Prize went to a group of people who worked for what cause? climate change, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Ukrainian peace fighters
Ukrainian peace fighters
In two weeks, the balance of the U.S. Senate is at stake. With 100 members, today, how many seats are held by the Democratic Party? 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53
48 (2 indep. who caucus with D = 50 votes + VP Harris tie breaker = 51)
The Discovery Channel airs a competition series with twelve of the best going at it in a show called “A Cut Above.” What are they cutting? hair, meat, wood
Wood (chainsaw carvers)