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T or F: This week is the first Democratic Party primary of the 2024 election. The lone name on the Democratic Party ballot is Joe Biden.
True, False
False (2 others)
This Saturday is “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in honor of when Russia liberated the Auschwitz camp near Krakow, Poland, in 1945 where it was found Germany’s Nazis killed 2 million of what people?
Jewish or Spaniards
Jewish
Last week, 80% of the U.S. population was experiencing what menacing problem?
obnoxious political ads or subzero temperatures
subzero temperatures
We’ve all been there. The “circle dance” begins. It was just in your pocket a minute ago, and now it’s gone. What is it?
phone or wallet
phone
At last week’s Emmy awards, what actress from “Abbott Elementary” won Best Actress for Comedy Series?
Christina Applegate or Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson
After last weekend’s NFL playoff games, how many teams are left vying to be Super Bowl champions?
2 or 4
4
Tuna is a popular fish in Japan, the world’s largest consumer of seafood. What specialty food is tuna used for in Japan?
sushi or tuna salad
Sushi
The city of Chiang Mai in this country is home to Baan Chang Elephant Park.
A. Taiwan B. Thailand
Thailand
Tuesday was a National Pie Day. What pie, which is made in 230 varieties, is America’s #1 pie?
apple or pumpkin
apple
American History Question: This month in 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to what number of terms as president of the United States, an event that will never happen again.
fourth or fifth
Fourth
What nation is considered America’s strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle East?
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
Israel
This Tuesday is “National Pie Day.” The celebration began in 1986 to commemorate the anniversary of what product used to make pie crust?
canned filling, Crisco, or oven
Crisco
Many people have New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. Where in an average day is it toughest for people to eat healthily? (S: UCLA)
at home, at work, or while traveling
at work
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, what film won the most awards (8)?
Barbie, Oppenheimer, or The Color Purple
Oppenheimer
Last week, Kalen DeBoer was named the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Where did he coach before?
Oregon, USC, or Washington
Washington
This Friday is “National Spouses Day,” a time to enjoy and appreciate the many big and little things a spouse does in routine daily life. A spouse is often times referred to as a person’s “better _______.”
friend, half, or person
half
Auckland, the chief port city of this country, was once its capital.
A. Newfoundland
B. New Zealand
C. Georgia
D. Greenland
B. New Zealand
January is normally a deep freeze month. Most schools have policies that the school is shut when the wind chill goes below what temperature?
A. 20 below B. 30 below C. 40 below
A. 20 below
As Republicans are at the beginning of the primary race for the 2024 nomination, this past Tuesday in what state were primary votes be counted?
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York
New Hampshire
With war raging in Ukraine and Israel, a new problem came last week when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that what nation is the country’s “primary foe?”
France, Israel, South Korea, or United States
South Korea
This week, presidential primary voting was in New Hampshire. What is the state nickname for New Hampshire?
Bay State, Constitution State, Garden State, or Granite State
Granite State
The latest Census shows a growing population in America. What are the two main reasons for population growth?
improved foods and less smoking, less smoking and less drinking, modern medicine and whole food outlets, or modern medicine and immigration
modern medicine and immigration
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, what film entered the night with the most nominations (18)?
Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things, or The Color Purple
Barbie
What NFL QB recently recorded the second-longest run for a touchdown by a quarterback in NFL playoff history?
Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Josh Allen, or Patrick Mahomes
Josh Allen (Bills)
Communication between men and women is sometimes difficult. Research shows that a woman’s tears lead a man to do what?
get away from the woman, begin to cry also, raise a family, or want romance
get away from the woman
The number of states that touch the Pacific Ocean.
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Five (The states are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.)
Sports bettors love the Super Bowl. The first wagers will be made (over or under) on the length of time for the National Anthem. How long does the Super Bowl National Anthem usually last?
A. 30 seconds
B. less than a minute
C. about 1 minute
D. between a minute and a minute and a half
E. two minutes
F. just over 2 minutes
D. between a minute and a minute and a hal
This week, the cost of a U.S. postage stamp increases from 66¢ to what? 67¢, 68¢, 69¢, 70¢, 71¢, 72¢
68¢
This Wednesday was a world day called “International Day of Education.” The day is dedicated to the women and girls of what nation?
Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Mexico, North Korea, or the United States
Afghanistan
Last week, the U.S. Senate’s eldest member, 90-year-old Charles Grassley, was hospitalized. Grassley is from what state?
Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin
Iowa
In 2024, a large group of baby boomers turn 70; thus straining the Social Security monthly checks and budget. In what year were the first baby boomers born?
1936, 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986
1946
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, what film won for Best Animated Feature?
The Boy and the Heron, Elemental, Nimona, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, or Wish
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Through January, what NBA team is leading the league, surpassing 30 wins?
Hawks, Celtics, Lakers, Nuggets, Warriors, or 76ers
Celtics
This week, McDonald’s brings back what double sandwich?
Double Big Mac, Double cheeseburger, chicken, hamburger, McRib, or quarter pounder
Double Big Mac
This Argentine region’s name is Spanish for “big feet,” perhaps because Spaniards saw Indians who wore large boots.
A. Andes
B. Patagonia
C. Pampas
D. North
B. Patagonia
Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
A. Francis Scott Key B. Betty Ross C. Samuel A Ward
A. Francis Scott Key
Last week, what large city’s Mayor Michelle Wu and supporters held a “Write-In Biden” event ahead of this week’s first Democratic Party primary in New Hampshire where incumbent Joe Biden is not on the ballot?
Boston, Hartford. Providence
Boston
Last week, in what African nation did eight passengers die, and an estimated 100 more were missing after an overloaded boat capsized as the people went to market? (hint: capital is Abuja)
Libya, Nigeria, or Somalia
Nigeria
According to the American Name society, what was the “arts news” word of the year in 2023?
Barbie, Swifties, or both Barbie and Swifties
Barbie and Swifties
A negative result of war deployment is divorce. Why does divorce sometimes occur when military spouses come home?
financial pressures at home, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), or together after having not been together for a long time
not been together for a long time
In the movie “Mean Girls,” the main female character has her life turned upside down when she falls for what guy?
Aaron, Cale, or Cody
Aaron
Last week, what NHL team’s Mitch Marner made news by scoring his 600th career point?
Bruins, Maple Leafs, or Sabres
Maple Leafs
Bloomberg reports the richest persons (billionaires) list is led by Elon Musk. Within the decade, one of those rich people will become a trillionaire, which is how many zeros?
9, 12, 15
12
The smallest and shallowest of the world’s five oceans is this one.
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Southern Ocean
A. Arctic Ocean
Where do U.S. vice presidents live?
A. East Wing of the White House
B. the U.S. Naval Observatory
C. Camp David
D. Little White House
B. the U.S. Naval Observatory