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What former president stumped for Terry McAuliffe in the recent high-profile gubernatorial election in Virginia?
Barrack Obama
In what Italian capital city did thousands gather in the Piazza del Popolo Square to protest against COVID-19 mandatory documents for workers?
A. Milan B. Rome
B. Rome
Actor/comedian Alec Baldwin has spent the last two weeks explaining and defending the shooting death on a movie set of what “set worker”?
A. cinematographer B. pyrotechnician
A. cinematographer
An event encouraging Americans to stop tobacco smoking, this Thursday is “The Great American _______,” an annual social engineering event held on the third Thursday of November by the American Cancer Society. Buttout, Smokeout
Smokeout
This Sunday is the 2021 American Music Awards. The AMAs are voted on by what people? fans, fellow song artists
fans
Research shows that chimpanzees are like humans in that they can get addicted to what drink? alcohol, coffee
alcohol
What college football team is #1 in the playoff rankings? Cincinnati, Georgia
Georgia
The CDC has approved a child vaccine for COVID-19 beginning at what age?
Five
A new study of "Bushmen" shows that nomadic food gatherers are similar to industrialized societies in what way?
A. Lack exercise B. Obesity C. Sleep Deficient
C. Sleep Deficient
Which of these is the correct abbreviation for Arkansas? AR, AK, AL
AR
0 A study shows that 1 in 4 cancer deaths in America is caused by what? carbon fumes, smoking, stress
smoking
At last week’s 2021 CMA awards, who won for Male Vocalist of the Year? Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Peanut butter is so popular that 4 of the top 7 _______ include peanut butter. breakfast cereals, cake mixes, candy bars
candy bars
Texas held the #1 spot all year in college volleyball until last week when what team vaulted to #1 after a Longhorn loss? Kentucky, Louisville, Wisconsin
Louisville
A. Province B. Republic C. Territory
C. Territory
Middle East radical Islamists dislike America for what reason?
A. U.S. policies toward Arab States B. American Democracy. C. American Culture D. All of these
D. All of these
Last Tuesday on Election Day, Republican Winsome Sears made history when she became the first immigrant and African American woman to be elected to what office in the state Virginia?
Attorney General, Governor Lieutenant, Governor
Governor Lieutenant
A new study shows that children who do what during sleep are twice as likely to have learning problems? dream, snore, text, walk
snore
At last week’s 2021 CMA awards, of the 5 nominees for Entertainer of the Year, two were women: Carrie Underwood and who else? Carly Pearce, Gabby Barrett, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert
Last Saturday was National Pickle Day. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word “pekel,” meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled _______. cucumber, dill, fruit, herring
cucumber
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist after he was hurt in a game against the Knicks. How did he get hurt? accidently collided with a referee, high-fiving a teammate, hurled a full court shot, was fouled flagrantly
was fouled flagrantly
American History Question: This month in 1859, what conquistador landed on the Yucatan peninsula and took the Aztec Capital?
A. Cortez B. Montezuma C. Ponce de Leon
A. Cortez
In what nation has the Yamgan District been in the news?
A. Afghanistan B. China C. China D. Taiwan
A. Afghanistan
November is “National Peanut Butter Lovers Month.” What U.S. president was a peanut farmer? Barack Obama, James Buchanan, James Madison, Jimmy Carter, Millard Fillmore, William Clinton
Jimmy Carter
America has 250 million people who are old enough to buy cigarettes. How many million Americans smoke? (within 5 million) 5 million, 15 million, 30 million, 40 million, 65 million., 80 million
40 million
This Sunday is the 2021 American Music Awards. Unlike the Grammy’s, the AMA’s recognize what music? all genres, certain genres, country music, Gospel music, only the most popular Top 40 hits, women artists
only the most popular Top 40 hits
How tall is the average American man? 5’7”, 5’8”, 5’9”, 5’10”, 5’11”, 6’
5’10” (Source: CDC)
NBA History Question: Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most points in one game (100), but he also holds the NBA single game record with what rebound record? (within 1) 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
55 (Celtic Bill Russell had 51)
What speaker of the House of Representatives boasted that her political party passed a 1.3. trillion infrastructure spending bill?
Nancy Pelosi
In many instances, the United Nations holds peace talks in what European "neutral? nation?
Switzerland
The Biden Administration made news when it issued the first passport for people who do not know whether they are a man or a woman. On the passport, the gender designation is marked with what letter?
X
Some schools take healthy foods for students very seriously by adding “kale smoothies.” The smoothies are a combination of orange juice, pineapple, and kale.
Cabbage
This Sunday is the 2021 American Music Awards. What artist (known for "The Gambler) has the record for the most all-time AMA “Song of the Year” wins?
Kenny Rogers
Americans still love what fast food as sales are up 12% during this second pandemic year of 2021? cereals, McDonald’s, pretzels and chips
McDonald's
Last Sunday, the Detroit Lions remained winless, but they achieved what moral victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
played to a tie game