Pop Culture
Who did Will Smith slap at the 2022 Oscars?
Chris Rock
On what month did Russia invade Ukraine?
February 24
What is the most popular New Years resolution each year? (A. exercise more, B. lose weight, C. career ambitions, D. financial goals)
A. exercise more
What year did the first ball drop in Times Square? (A.1903, B.1907, C.1911, D.1913)
B.1907
A US defamation trial between what 2 celebrities attracted viewers from across the globe?
Amber Heard & Johnny Depp
What landmark ruling was overturned by the US Supreme Court?
Roe Vs Wade
What percent of Americans keep their New Years resolution? (A.3%, B. 7%, C. 9%, D.15%)
9%
What year did the ball not drop? (A.1920, B.1942, C.1967, D.1989)
B. 1942 & 1943 due to WWII light restrictions
Who was named Times person of the year for 2022?
Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelensky
What is the name of the new King of England?
King Charles III
How much does the ball in time square weigh? (A. 822 lbs, B. 11,213 lbs, C. 11,875 lbs, D. 12,675lbs)
C. 11,875 lbs
Who started the tradition of New Years? (A.Romans, B.Babylonians, C.Greeks, D.Persians)
B.Babylonians
Who’s iconic dress did Kim Kardashian wear to the 2022 Met Gala?
Marilyn Monroe
In October, New York City Mayor Eric Adams & Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch went viral for declaring a new front in his war against what?
Rats: “I want to be clear: The rats are absolutely going to hate this announcement,” she said. “But the rats don’t run this city. We do!”
NYE is the busiest night of the year for what illegal activity? A. celebratory gunfire, B. illegal fireworks, C.drunk driving, D.physical assault)
A.Celebratory gunfire
What was the original use for time balls? (A.Satellite Signal, B.Naval Storage, C.Sailor Navigation, D.Dam Guides)
C.Sailor Navigation: This ball would drop at one o'clock every afternoon, allowing the captains of nearby ships to precisely set their chronometers
Youtube star Jake Paul beat what UFC Legend in a boxing match?
Anderson Silva
Who became Prime Minister of the UK in September 2022?
Liz Truss
NY Day is the most popular day of the year for what kind of theft? (A.Identity theft, B.shoplifting, C.home robbery, D.car theft)
D.car theft
How many months did the early roman calendar consist of?(A.7, B.9, C.10, D.12)
C.10