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What did three men use to signal rescuers on a small island?
Palm tree leaves to spell “HELP.”
What spacecraft came back to life after being feared dead?
Voyager 1.
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
The Battle of Puebla in 1862.
What is causing problems at Hallasan Mountain?
Discarded ramen soup.
What does Alice think learning a foreign language helps with?
Problem-solving skills and understanding cultural differences.
How long were the men stuck on the island?
Nine days.
When was Voyager 1 launched?
1977.
What is a common food enjoyed during Cinco de Mayo?
Tacos and enchiladas.
Why is ramen soup harmful to the environment?
It pollutes the soil and water.
What does John believe is more important than learning languages?
STEM education.
What picked up the stranded men?
A rescue boat.
What does Voyager 1 study beyond the Sun’s reach?
Solar particles and cosmic rays.
What do people sometimes confuse Cinco de Mayo with?
Mexican Independence Day.
What campaign was started to reduce ramen soup waste?
“Half soup + half water.”
What tool does John say is making foreign language learning unnecessary?
AI-powered translation tools.
When were the men rescued?
April 9.
What did NASA update to keep Voyager 1 running?
Its computer.
What year did the Battle of Puebla occur?
1862.
What do experts recommend hikers do with leftover ramen soup?
Mix it with water and throw away less soup.
Why does Alice say learning foreign languages is still important in the AI era?
It fosters appreciation of cultural diversity.
What type of transport spotted the “HELP” sign?
An airplane.
What planets did Voyager 1 fly by before leaving the solar system?
Jupiter and Saturn.
What activities are popular during Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
Parades, music, and dancing.
When did the campaign to reduce ramen soup waste begin?
April 29.
What does John think we should focus on instead of learning languages?
Technological advancements and innovation.