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THIS COUNTRY has the highest percentage of citizens who have used cannabis (marijuana) at some point in their life.
WHAT IS CANADA, with 44.5%. The US trails with 42.4%.
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THIS ACCUSED MURDERER was released from jail Sunday on a $150,000 bond.
WHO IS GEORGE ZIMMERMAN. He was transferred to a secret location for his safety.
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The US and THIS COUNTRY have completed a draft that pledges US support for a decade after troop withdrawal in 2014.
WHAT IS AFGHANISTAN. Analysts point to this as the beginning of the US’s transition from the dominant foreign force in the country to a traditional supportive ally.
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Abdel Hakim Belhadj, a military commander in Libya’s new regime, said he was suing former British foreign secretary Jack Straw for allegedly signing papers that allowed the CIA to do THIS.
WHAT IS TRANSPORT HIM THROUGH BRITAIN (be tortured).
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THIS MOVEMENT sparked by Invisible Children unsurprisingly saw lower turnout than originally pledged for its Cover the Night event, but activists were still present in cities worldwide.
WHAT IS KONY2012 (StopKony also accepted). Reasons cited for low turnout ranged from possible charges against participants by municipalities, to decreased interest due to the lapse of time between the event and documentary release.
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THIS COUNTRY has the highest overall cancer rate (hint: it’s a high-income, Western country).
WHAT IS DENMARK, with 326.1 diagnoses per 100,000 people. The World Cancer Research fund explains that the high rankings of high-income countries are due to two main reasons - first is the better ability to catch and diagnose cancer, and second is the tendency of these countries to have higher rates of obesity and lower rates of physical activity.
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A diplomat in Brazil FROM THIS COUNTRY invoked diplomatic immunity after being detained on accusations of child molestation.
WHAT IS IRAN. The diplomat denied allegations, citing ‘cultural misunderstanding.’
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Most are familiar with the two main contenders for the French Presidency: Sarkozy and Hollande. THIS CANDIDATE gained the third spot in second round run-off, beating the previous record for vote percentage for their political party.
WHO IS MARINE LE PEN. The previous record-setter for France’s Front National was her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen.
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Aid agencies, specifically Oxfam, are currently gearing up for an appeal to send help to THIS STARVING COUNTRY.
WHAT IS YEMEN. The aid agencies, such as Oxfam, are expecting difficulty due to the cultural stigma that comes from being unable to care for and feed their children - Yemenis tend to hide such things from public view.
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Buses with the face of THIS DICTATOR will appear on the streets of Russia, Latvia, and Estonia during V-E celebrations on May 9th.
WHO IS JOSEPH STALIN. According to those organizing the campaign, the aim is ‘counteracting falsifications of our Fatherland’s history.’ The buses will be active in 40 cities in former Soviet republics.
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There are 12,804 McDonalds restaurants in the United States, coming in first place in the rankings of countries with the most golden arches. THIS COUNTRY has 3,598 McDonalds, putting it at second place.
WHAT IS JAPAN. Some of the more exotic menu items include the bacon potato pie, which deceptively resembles the traditional apple pie until you bite into it.
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THIS DEMOGRAPHIC has picked up US Presidential campaign attention lately, particularly after the exchange between Ann Romney and Democratic National strategist Hilary Rosen.
WHO ARE ‘STAY-AT-HOME MOMS’ (WORKING MOMS also acceptable). Hilary Rosen commented that Ann Romney ‘hasn’t worked a day in her life,’ a comment which Ann Romney described as ‘an early birthday gift,' because she is excited to have this issue enter the central political scene.
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The European Union formally agreed to suspend sanctions against THIS COUNTRY in recognition of ‘historic changes.’
WHAT IS BURMA. The suspension will last for a year but will not affect the current arms embargo.
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A recent SC resolution approved the deployment of THIS NUMBER of ceasefire observers to Syria.
WHAT IS 300. It is hoped the additional peacekeepers will be able to help reduce violence, as it has been noted that fighting seems to stop when the current UN team visit a city.
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THIS RETAILER is being investigated after bribery allegations connected to its establishment in Mexico.
WHAT IS WAL-MART. The largest retailer in the world was accused of paying out over $24 billion to secure the permits necessary to build stores in the country.
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THIS COUNTRY has the highest valued currency, with 1 unit equaling $3.50 and 2.82 Euros.
WHAT IS KUWAIT (KUWAITI DINAR).
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Former US Senator John Edwards went on trial yesterday for attempting to cover up his involvement IN THIS SCANDAL during his 2008 campaign.
WHAT IS AN AFFAIR WITH A MISTRESS WHO BECAME PREGNANT. This scandal was particularly damaging considering he was not only a married father of three but husband to a wife with breast cancer.
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THIS COUNTRY proclaimed a full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan to the surprise of ISAF and the German Defense Minister.
What is AUSTRALIA. They claim this is in line with the agreement of forces.
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THESE REBEL GROUPS have apparently formed an alliance with South Sudanese troops and have claimed credit for attacks in the Nuba Mountain region, along with the downing of an unmanned Iranian-made plane.
WHO ARE DARFURI REBELS. Together they have assumed the name of the 'Sudan Revolutionary Front.’
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The International Monetary Fund has asked THIS ECONOMIC BLOC to start bold reforms in order to reassure financial markets.
WHAT IS THE EUROZONE. This comes after an increase of IMF lending power to $430 billion.