Actual Historical Content
What was the IMMEDIATE cause of World War I?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
Why did Miss Redwood's friend's ex-roomate not tell anyone that she (the friend's ex-roomate) secretly got married?
Mr. Beast locked her brother in a room for 100 days.
Name a conflict going on somewhere in the world.
Russia & Ukraine
Isreal & Palestine
...and many more
What is the name of a YouTube web series featuring human-headed toilets?
Skibidi Toilet
What word did the New York Times use to describe the trend of teenage boys buying expensive cologne?
Smellmaxxing
Who was president for most of the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What is significant about the Costco hot dog?
Its price ($1.50) has stayed the same since 1984.
Which of the following federal positions will New Jersey voters be voting for in November 2024? Write all that apply.
- Senate
- House of Representatives
- President
All three!
Name one song in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 (music charts) right now.
"I Had Some Help," "Houdini," "Million Dollar Baby," "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," "Not Like Us," "Espresso," "Too Sweet," "Lose Control," "Beautiful Things," "Pink Skies"
Kabosu, a Shiba Inu dog that became the face of a meme (and later a cryptocurrency), died last month. What was Kabosu better known as?
Doge
much answer very wow
Why did the CIA overthrow the Guatemalan government?
Bananas and communism
What food did the U.S. Congress's cafeteria rename after France refused to support the Iraq War, and what did they rename it to?
French fries -> freedom fries
What country just elected its first female president?
Mexico
Name one of the diss tracks in the Drake-Kendrick beef.
“Like That," “Push Ups,” “Taylor Made Freestyle,” “Euphoria,” “6:16 in LA,” “Family Matters,” “Meet the Grahams,” “Not Like Us,” “The Heart Part 6"
Who won best actor OR best actress at the 2024 Oscars?
Cillian Murphy / Emma Stone
What ecological disaster coincided with the Great Depression?
The Dust Bowl
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Name a civil war going on in the world today.
Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, Syria, Ethiopia, and many many others
How many times has the U.S. Women's National Team won the World Cup?
Four
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every year on the 4th of July, has banned their 16-time champion. What is his name?
Joey Chestnut
What historical figure famously said, "It'll be the ballot or the bullet?"
Malcolm X
Why is a small section of Yellowstone National Park known as the "Zone of Death?"
It is theoretically impossible to try and convict anyone of any crime (including murder) committed there. Road trip, anyone?
June is Supreme Court decision month - name something the Supreme Court has decided on or will decide on this month.
Abortion pills, gun control, presidential immunity, and more!
What country is the U.S. national cricket team playing next?
South Africa
Why did the video game Among Us need to change the symbol they used for the med bay (which was a red cross)?
This is considered impersonating the Red Cross, which is a violation of the Geneva Conventions - and technically a war crime!