Current Events
THIS nighttime event happened on May 16th. It happens when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. What event happened?
A lunar eclipse
Emperor Kuzco turns into what animal in The Emperor’s New Groove?
Llama
The first summer Olympic Games were held in this city in 1896.
Athens, Greece
Coral bleaching occurs during corals are stressed due to environmental changes, like temperature, light, or nutrients. What major coral system is experiencing coral bleaching due to drastic temperature changes?
The Great Barrier Reef
Mrs. Schulz's favorite family TV show as a kid was what? (I've referred to it often!!)
Full House
The U.S. Senate approved the Sunshine Protection Act in March 2022, with the goal of making daylight saving time permanent starting in November 2023. Which 2 US states (name 1) do not currently use Daylight Savings?
Arizona & Hawaii
Who was the first woman to have 4 country albums reach #1 on the Billboard 200?
Carrie Underwood
There are 3 fresh fruits that outsell all other fruits in the United States every summer. Name one...
Watermelon, peaches, tomatoes
Southeast Asia contains a major mountain range that separates China from India and many other countries to the east. What is the name of the mountain range?
The Himalayan Mountains
What does an "Iron Horse" refer to?
A train
The world's most expensive skeleton, named Stan, was recently purchased for $31 million at auction and will be featured at the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi (located in The United Arab Emirates, a country east of Saudi Arabia). What animal is the skeleton?
A T-Rex
The Office is one of TV's all-time greatest sitcoms. What city is The Office based in?
Scranton, Pennsylvania
The first day of summer lands between June 20th & 22nd. It's never exact due to the Earth's rotation. What is the first day of summer called?
Summer Solstice
In 1848, activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott rallied together in Seneca Falls, New York to discuss Women's Rights. While they were there, they drafted what major document which stated all the crimes against women?
The Declaration of Sentiments
Which American car brand is the oldest?
Cadillac
Archaeologists in Egypt announced on May 30 that they recently discovered 250 sarcophagi. These are about 2,500 years old, and contain well-preserved mummies. The painted sarcophagi will be displayed at a museum. A sarcophagus is a coffin, often made of what?
Stone
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937
Popsicles were invented by accident in 1905 by a boy named Frank Epperson. He left out soda powder and water overnight and woke up to a frozen pop. How old was Frank when he accidentally invented popsicles?
11
We learned this year that FRESH water in multiple continents/countries is scarce for the people who live there. This is due to drought and pollution, especially in Southeast Asia. What other kinds of pollution/climate issues does this area of the world face? Name 2 others besides water pollution.
Air pollution & flooding.
DAILY DOUBLE! Name 2 of the rivers in Southeast Asia that are facing extreme pollution?
Kavachi, an underwater volcano, has erupted in the Solomon Islands. The opening to the volcano lies 66 feet below the surface of the ocean. Inside of the volcano a number of sea life thrives in the harsh acidic conditions. One of the species is sharks. Name ONE (of 2) species of sharks that live in the volcano.
Hammerhead or silky sharks
Daily Double Question!
What continent/region are the Solomon Islands in?
JJ Watt, a former WI Badger and Houston Texan, is a Wauwatosa native. He was traded to what team at the end of the 2020/21 season?
Arizona Cardinals
What is Post Malone's favorite restaurant?
Olive Garden
In the US, what is the best selling BBQ meat throughout the summer?
Hotdogs
What country borders Egypt to the south?
Sudan
What is Mrs. Schulz's ALL-TIME favorite candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup