Politics
The Vice Presidential debate took place this last week between Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. What states are they from?
A. Minnesota & Ohio
B. Iowa & Indiana
C. Georgia & Illinois
D. Texas & Wisconsin
A. MN & OH
The U.S. military has been using this type of equipment to command drones, navy technology, and other military equipment due to the experience of young people using these devices, and making them easier to operate. What are they using?
A. iPhones
B. iPads
C. Virtual Reality Headsets
D. Gaming Controllers
D. Gaming Controllers
What country fired ballistic missiles into Israel this last week?
A. Lebanon
B. Palestine
C. Iraq
D. Iran
D. Iran
On October 4th 1933, the 18th Amendment started to be overturned, saying that this item should be allowed again in the United States. What item was banned by the 18th Amendment?
A. Alcohol
B. Drugs
C. Tobacco
D. Guns
A. Alcohol
2021
Stay - The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
The rookie of the year was crowned this last week in the WNBA, with this famous newcomer taking the award home. She had some serious competition though from a college rival who also had a great season. Who is this player?
A. Angel Reese
B. Caitlin Clark
C. Camilla Cardoso
D. A'ja Wilson
B. Clark
Donald Trump is set to hold a rally this weekend in the town of Butler where he recently had an assassination attempt on him. What state was that in?
A. Georgia
B. New York
C. Pennsylvania
D. Michigan
C. Pennsylvania
The company Meta has introduced a new feature that creates A.I. videos that add sound automatically to the video. Most A.I. does not have that capability, and people say this could have a huge impact on Hollywood. What company is Meta most associated with?
A. Snapchat
B. TikTok
C. Facebook
D. Apple
C. Facebook
It is the 50th Anniversary of a childhood favorite (or adult favorite) food item according to people in Manchester, N.H. They claim to be the birthplace of this popular menu item. What item is it?
A. Mac n' Cheese
B. Mozzarella Sticks
C. Chicken Tenders
D. Peanut Butter & Jelly
B. Chicken Tenders
On October 4th 1957, the Space Race began when this country fired the first major satellite up into space called SPUTNIK. What country did this?
A. China
B. United States
C. Great Britain
D. Soviet Union (Russia)
D. Soviet Union (Russia)
Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
Last night in the NFL, a thrilling game went to overtime with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing to this team in dramatic fashion. What team won last night?
A. Philadelphia Eagles
B. Atlanta Falcons
C. Detroit Lions
D. Miami Dolphins
B. Falcons
In international politics, a sea creature that was off the coast of Norway with a harness around its neck, was accused of being a spy for Russia. The animal died recently, and some speculated it was killed by the Norwegian government, however it has recently been reported it was a bacterial infection. What animal was it?
A. Beluga Whale
B. Seal
C. Octopus
D. Walrus
A. Beluga
Saturday Night Live is entering its 50th season, and it is always important during an election year to pick the right actors/impersonators for the candidates. Trump is played by James Austin Johnson, a cast member known for impersonations. The person playing Kamala on SNL is a former cast member who has been famous from movies and TV shows. Who is this person?
A. Maya Rudolph
B. Kristen Wieg
C. Tina Fey
D. Leslie Jones
A. Maya Rudolph
Fat Bear Week takes place this week in the United States, which allows people to vote for their favorite 'fat bear' as they prepare for hibernation. What state does this take place in?
A. Montana
B. Idaho
C. California
D. Alaska
D. Alaska
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison
D. Abraham Lincoln
C. James Madison
2011
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Last night, the Milwaukee Brewers suffered heartbreak after leading 2-0 going into the 9th inning. The Mets hit a 3 run homerun to take the lead, and the Mets went on to win 4-2. Who hit the HR for the Mets?
A. Francisco Lindor
B. Pete Alonso
C. Jesse Winker
D. Jose Iglesias
B. Alonso
Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old this past week. He credits watching baseball and eating peanut butter ice cream to his long life. What state is he from?
A. Georgia
B. Texas
C. California
D. Virginia
A. Georgia
Shaboozey's A Bar Song (Tipsy) has been the #1 hit in America for a long period of time now. It has been #1 for double the amount of time of the next closest #1 hit on the charts. How many weeks has it been #1?
A. 8 Weeks
B. 12 Weeks
C. 16 Weeks
D. 20 Weeks
B. 12 Weeks
This week, Great Britain closed its last plant that produces this type of energy. What type of energy was it?
A. Nuclear
B. Wind Powered
C. Coal Powered
D. Solar
C. Coal
On October 6, 1962, this band released their first single the UK called "Love Me Do", the first of MANY singles that were extremely popular, making this band the most famous in the world at the time. What band is this?
A. Rolling Stones
B. The Beatles
C. The Who
D. Black Sabbath
B. The Beatles
1980
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Lionel Messi made headlines when he joined the MLS, the U.S. soccer league, but this year has missed over half of the games. However, many are saying he is still the favorite to win MVP after putting up amazing stats. What team does Messi play for?
A. Inter Miami CF
B. LA Galaxy
C. Orlando City SC
D. Houston Dyanmo FC
A. Miami
Donald Trump and the Republican governor of Georgia have had a rocky relationship over the years, with Trump attacking him over the results of the 2020 election. However, today they joined together to view hurricane damage in an act of solidarity. What is the governor's name?
A. Raphael Warnock
B. Stacy Abrams
C. Jon Ossoff
D. Brian Kemp
D. Kemp
Francis Ford Coppola, the director of famous movies like The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and the Outsiders, is directing his first new movie in years. It is set to release this weekend in theaters! What is the name of this movie?
A. Megalopolis
B. Metroid
C. Metropolis
D. Megalomania
A. Megalopolis
What major union went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years. An agreement came out today that they will be pausing the strike until later this year. What group is this?
A. The Longshoreman's Union
B. United Steelworkers
C. United Auto Workers
D. The Teamsters
A. Longshoreman's Union
Sarah Palin, a former Vice Presidential candidate for the United States, announced in 2011 that she was not running for President. What state was she from?
A. Hawaii
B. California
C. Colorado
D. Alaska
D. Alaska
1976
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
A famous baseball manager is coming out of retirement to be the new manager of the Cincinnati Reds. This manager helped the Red Sox win their first world series in over 100 years in 2004, and helped the Cleveland Guardians go over .500 each year he managed them. What is this manager's name?
A. Dusty Baker
B. Pete Rose
C. Craig Counsell
D. Terry Francona
D. Terry Francona