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Led By Volodimyr Zelenskyy, this country was invaded by Russia in February 2022
What is Ukraine?
The greatest film ever made, this movie sold 1 morbillion tickets and was so successful it morbed it's way back into theatres for a second time in the same year!
What is Morbius?
This "immortal" lady had her platinum jubilee just a few months before her death
Who is the Queen of England?
These are the twelve days of Christmas.
What are December 25th-January 5th or December 26th-January 6th?
This person we know had their 80th birthday in 2022.
Who is Mimi/Camy?
Elon Musk announced he was buying Twitter this year, however it took several months and a court case for him to finally do so. How much did he spend to buy Twitter? (within 2 billion)
What is 44 billion dollars?
This Netflix series detailing the life of one of the worst serial killers in American history released to a large amount of controversy this year, partly due to it's sympathetic portrayal of the man.
What is Dahmer?
Best known for his appearance as Hagrid in the Harry Potter series and roles in the James Bond movies, this actor sadly passed away in October at the age of 72.
Who is Robert Coltrane?
Composers and songwriters of this ethnicity are actually responsible for many of the classic Christmas songs we know today. From White Christmas, Happy Holiday, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to The Christmas Song (Chestnuts), Do you Hear What I Hear?, and Let it Snow.
What is Jewish?
DAILY DOUBLE *insert music here*
How much are you wagering?
The 4th season of Stranger Things released this year, bringing this Kate Bush song back to popularity.
This replacement for the Hubble Space telescope reached its destination in Earth orbit in January, and released it's first photographs of the deep universe in July. The stunning photographs will provide many new insights for astronomers and physicists that couldn't be done with Hubble.
What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
This adaptation of the famous 1929 novel about World War 1 was released by Netflix this year to critical acclaim, much like the many other adaptations made over the years.
What is All Quiet on the Western Front?
Part of the hip-hop trio Migos and known for his work on Versace and Motorsport, this grammy-nominated artist was shot in Houston this year.
Who is Takeoff (or Kirsnick Khari Ball)?
Although it is now used as a synonym for Christmas, this was originally a Germanic Pagan holiday celebrating the "wild hunt" of Odin
Pokemon had it's newest generation of games, Scarlet and Violet, release just a few weeks ago. These games are based on a real world place, just like all previous games, this country.
What is Spain/Protugal?
This woman was elected as Prime Minister of the UK... before being kicked out of office a mere 45 days later due to the effects of her terrible domestic economic policies. This makes her the shortest serving PM in UK history.
Who is Liz Truss?
Wildly popular, this album released by a former One Direction member included the most streamed song released this year on Spotify, As It Was.
What is Harry's House?
The voice of Batman in Batman: the Animated Series and other projects for over 20 years, this gay voice acting legend passed away last November at the age of 66.
Who is Kevin Conroy?
Kwanzaa is celebrated by the lighting of 7 candles: 3 red, 3 green, and 1 black. Each of these candles represents a different principle important to the African diaspora community. This is one of those principles. (Bonus points for guessing more than 1)
What are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, or faith?
We will be playing a game of hangman. If you can guess the phrase before the hanged man dies, you'll each get 400 points with an additional 200 for the person who guesses the correct answer. If you cannot guess the phrase in time, then only the additional 200 will be awarded to the person who does guess it.
Twinkling Stars and Snowflakes
What is Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization?
This Emmy award-winning prequel series following a criminal defense lawyer finished it's six season run this August.
What is Better Call Saul?
This artist had been a staple of the rap scene for almost 30 years, before his tragic passing this year at only 59. His best known hits include Fantastic Voyage and Gangsta's Paradise, and even had a show named after him.
Who is Coolio?
This is the historical event commemorated by Hanukkah. The 8 candles of the menorah represent the 8 nights the flame in the temple stayed lit with only enough oil for 1 night during this event.
What is the Maccabean Revolt/rededication of the 2nd temple?
Frequent skiers, mountain climbers, and other people who do outdoor winter activities often wear large amounts of sunscreen. Why do they do this?
Because the snow reflect large amounts of sunlight that can still burn you.