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A landmark court case began in California last week, where social media companies like Instagram face claims that their platforms deliberately did what? addicted kids, scammed adults
addicted kids
At this time of the year, the island state of Tasmania annually deals with the threat of wildfires amid 100+ degree heat. Tasmania lies off the coast of what nation/continent? Antarctica, Australia, North America, South America
Australia
This Monday, February 16, the nation celebrates Presidents’ Day. Who was the youngest to become president by election, 43 years, 236 days, on Inauguration Day? Barack Obama, Benjamin Harrison, George Washington, Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy, Millard Fillmore
John F. Kennedy
Who won the first major NASCAR event of 2026, the Daytona 500? Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Tyler Reddick
Tyler Reddick
This Monday is Presidents’ Day, and this Thursday is “_______ Pie Day,” America's second most popular pie. (note: in February because a young George Washington made it popular) Apple, Cherry
Cherry
President Trump recently launched “Trump RX” with the goal of skipping the “middle man” and getting what product to Americans cheaper? gasoline, new vehicles, prescription drugs
prescription drugs
With tensions running high from the recent protests, what Middle East nation and the U.S. have recently restarted nuclear power talks? Iran, Iraq
Iran
A new study on babies proves that babies at what age can see the world in a very complex way and can distinguish between objects? 1 week, 2 months, 6 months, 1 year
2 months
This week, MLB spring training begins in what two states? Arizona-Florida, California-Texas
Arizona-Florida
On Monday, February 16, the nation celebrates Presidents’ Day. How many fathers and sons have served as presidents? 0, 2, 4
2 (Adams/Bush)
This Monday, February 16, the nation celebrates Presidents’ Day. The day is in February because what two presidents were born on February 12th and February 22nd? Lincoln-Kennedy, Lincoln-Washington, Washington-Jefferson, Washington-Kennedy
Lincoln-Washington
With what nation did President Trump recently say he wanted to end a START nuclear supplies treaty and rewrite a new treaty? China, North Korea, Russia
Russia
The Nile River is the longest in the world. What is the longest river in the United States? Colorado River, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Platte River
Missouri River
Last week, the Miami (Ohio) men’s basketball team remained the only undefeated team in the nation after what school upset #1 Arizona? Kansas, Kansas St., Oklahoma St
Kansas
This week, many Americans celebrate Mardi Gras. What is the meaning of the French words Mardi Gras? Big Party, Fat Tuesday, Meat Gas, Pre Lent
Fat Tuesday
On Monday, February 16, the nation celebrates Presidents’ Day. Who was the oldest to become president by election, 78 years, 7 months and 6 days, on Inauguration Day? Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, Joe Biden
Donald Trump (5 months older than JB)
Armed extremists recently killed 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in what African nation that has Abuja as its capital city? Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Nigeria
The American Psychological Association reports that most parents work hard to shield their children from stress. What “innate quality” do parents have that makes them do all that is possible to shield their children from stress? caring, hopeful, love, protective
protective
In one of the closest races for NFL MVP, what player won by just five votes? Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Josh Allen, Matt Stafford
Matt Stafford
Most Americans marry people who have an opposite personality, and more than half marry someone who is “______ opposite.” (hint: starts with p)
polar
American and World History Question: Last Sunday in 1898, in what foreign capital city was a U.S. battleship blown up and 260 crew members lost. The incident led to the Spanish-American War amid cries of “Remember the Maine!” Havana-Cuba, Madrid-Spain, Paris-France
Havana, Cuba
The leader of what largest island nation in the Caribbean Sea announced an oil-gas ration saying planes will not be able to refuel to leave? Antigua, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam
Cuba
A government watch group reports that nearly 50% of all U.S. adults walk around with what disease? cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease
heart disease
At the Olympic Games, what U.S. speed skater made news by winning both the 500 and the 1000 meter races? Bo Jennings, John Koss, Jordan Stoltz
Jordan Stoltz
Monday, February 17, is “Random Acts of Kindness Day.” Princess Diana’s famous quote is “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day ………?” someone may do the same for you, you may win the lottery, you will enter Heaven
someone may do the same for you