Happy landings
Dodging the bullet
Dangerous sea life
Daredevils
Rescue operation
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On February 17th, 2025, a plane flipped upside-down while landing at the airport. No one died!
Where did this happen?
Pearson International Airport, Toronto.
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Which US president has escaped 8 attempts on his life?
Donald Trump
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Considered a delicacy in Japan, this fish has highly toxic organs that if eaten by humans will usually result in death
Puffer fish (fugu)
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He was famous for his dangerous motorcycle jumps over cars or buses. He holds the world's record for most broken bones in a lifetime.
Evel Knievel
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In 1912, 710 passengers were rescued from the the N. Atlantic Ocean. What ship were they on?
The Titanic
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On January 2, 2024, a runway collision occurred at Haneda Airport. All 367 passengers and 12 crew members escaped.
How many died in the other plane?
5 of 6 crew members died.
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Which former US president has escaped 11 attempts on his life?
Barack Obama
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The largest reptile, this animal generally lives in tropical areas and kiils about 1,000 persons a year.
Crocodiles
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This Austrian performer gained fame in the early 20th century by his amazing escape illusions.
Harry Houdini
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In August 2010, 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days when the mine collapsed. All survived.
In what country did this happen?
Chile
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On January 15, 2009, Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport landed safely in a river. All passengers survived.
What was the name of the river?
Hudson River, in New York
300
How many times have people tried to assassinate Putin?
6 times
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How many died ffrom shark attacks worldwide last year?
a. 7 b. 17 c. 70
a. 7
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The "Flying Wallendas" became famous in the 20th century for what type of circus perfomance?
High-wire balancing and tightrope walking
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In October 1987, baby Jessica was rescued after being trapped for 2.5 days, 6.7m underground. How did she get trapped?
She fell into an abandoned well
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On April 17, 1970, a crippled US spacecraft landed safely in the South Pacific Ocean. All three crew members survived.
What was the name of the mission?
Apollo 13
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This former German leader had 42 attempts on his life.
Adolf Hitler
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In 2006, famous Australian conservationist Steve Irwin died from being pierced by the tail of this sea animal
Stingray
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Felix Baumgartner gained worldwide fame in 2012 for his free-fall stunt. What was unusual about this?
He parachuted from space and also broke the sound barrier.
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In 1956, the SS Andrea Doria crashed into another ship, the MS Stockholm. Although 51 died, how many were rescued?
a. 75 b. 675 c. 1,663
c. 1,663
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In May 1937, 62 of 97 on board an airship survived after it caught fire while landing in New Jersey, USA.
What was the airship called?
The Hindenburg
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Which former leader holds the record of 638 attempts on his life?
Fidel Castro
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How many humans have died from whale attacks in the wild?
a. 0 b. 27 c. 127
a. 0
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Alain Robert is known by his nickname. He has spent most of his life climbing tall buildings using only his bare hands!
The French Spiderman
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In 1907, Jesus Garcia in Mexico saved an entire town by steering a vehicle carrying dynamite that had caiught fire to a safe place.
What kind of vehicle did he drive?
A train