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The death toll has surpassed 20,000 in what country following a massive and deadly earthquake? (Name either 1)
Turkey / Syria
Tom Hanks is up for best supporting actor for playing the manager of what famous 1950's American rock star?
Elvis Presley
On feb 16th, 1959, what long-ruling dictator seized full control of Cuba and began his lengthy rule (until his decision to hand power to brother Raul in 2008)?
In what culture might you get Bavarian chocolate pig candies and gingerbread for Valentine's Day?
Germany
A man in England was arrested this week for attempting to steal 200,000 units of what popular Easter candy?
Cadbury / chocolate eggs
This movie leads Oscar nominations with an impressive 11 categories.
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
On Feb 15th, 399 BC, what Athenian philosopher was sentenced to death for impiety and corrupting the city's youth?
Socrates
This was where the actual Saint Valentine lived and died in the 3rd century.
Rome / modern-day Italy
Cyclone Gabrielle pummeled what country off the coast of Australia earlier this week?
New Zealand
Name the film in which Brendan Fraser is up for best actor for playing a man struggling with morbid obesity.
The Whale
On Feb 16th, 1923, archeologist Howard Carter unsealed the chamber from what famous Egyptian ruler's tomb?
King Tut
In what European kingdom might you see "Jack Valentine": a Santa Claus-like person who leaves gifts on Valentine's Day?
UK
Are they aliens? Several countries have recently shot down what type of UFOs as of late?
Balloons
Who directed the version of Pinocchio that currently leads the category for animated feature film?
Guillermo Del Toro
On Feb 17th, 1992, what infamous serial killer from Wisconsin was convicted of 15 consecutive life sentences for his gruesome murders in Milwaukee?
Dahmer
In this archipelago consisting of 7,000 islands in southeast Asia, the Valentine's Day tradition is to have mass weddings.
The Philippines
Final Jeopardy
Category: Musical Composers
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What popular mysterious street artist struck Margate, England with a spray painted image depicting a woman shoving a man into a freezer in an effort to protest domestic violence on Valentine's Day?
Banksy
This film about the horrors of World War I is currently up for best international picture. It is a bout a soldier from Germany trying to survive the war.
All Quiet On The Western Front
Following a tie, the US house of representatives elected what person as the 3rd US president in 1801?
Thomas Jefferson
In what Western-African country bordering the Ivory Coast and Togo do they celebrate "National Chocolate Day" on Feb 14th?
Ghana
In 1793, Haydn wrote that this person will be “one of Europe’s finest composers, & I shall be proud to be called his teacher.” About whom was he speaking?
Beethoven