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As a result of strict shutdowns over the pandemic, 2022 shows Americans are turning their backs on the experts. For example, only 3% percent of adults have opted for what recommendation by the experts?
a fall Covid-19 booster, wear a mask in public
get a fall Covid19 booster
The UN recently called on the leaders of Afghanistan to reopen what buildings for girls, calling their expulsion “shameful?”
hospitals, schools
schools
This Tuesday, what prominent pro sport opens its regular season?
MLS, NBA
NBA
A common sleep problem (and usually harmless) for Americans is sleep walking. Sleepwalking is most common in what people?
adults, children
children
What network airs the October food challenge called “Halloween Cookie Challenge?”
Bravo, The Food Network
The Food Network
Even though inflation is high, American spending is holding steady which means what?
no recession, post COVID-19 wage growth helps, both of these
both no recession & wage growth
U.S. and World History Question: This Thursday in 1944, World War II U.S. General Douglas MacArthur returned to what warring island nation after he had escaped in 1942 saying these famous words: “I shall return?”
Japan, Korea, Philippines
Philippines
Sports History Question: This week in 1989, what NHL star scored a goal to become the NHL's all-time top scorer?
Bobby Orr, Mark Messier, Wayne Gretsky
Wayne Gretsky
A common sleep problem (and usually harmless) for Americans is sleep walking. When does sleepwalking usually occur?
in the first half hour of sleep, one to two hours after falling asleep, toward morning
one to two hours after falling asleep
This Monday is “Black Poetry Day.” What poet was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and in 1993, she recited her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at President Clinton’s inauguration?
Joy Abbott, Lynn Hayden, Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Due to lack of production, the government will allow foreign makers of what product to keep supplying American families long term?
baby formula, bread, cars
baby formula
Ten years ago, archaeologists uncovered a lavish banquet hall belonging to the Roman emperor Nero from the 1st century A.D. (Anno Domini) which means what in English?
After Death, After Life, Augustus Domini, Year of the Lord
Year of the Lord
The NFL has had much “penalty controversy in the early weeks of the 2022 season. What penalty has come into question as being called too much?
offensive holding, pass interference, roughing the passer
roughing the passer
What workers in the health care/social assistance setting have a 30% higher rate of being a victim of workplace violence than any other workers?
lawyers, nurses, doctors
nurses
What artist has been selected to do the halftime show at next February’s Super Bowl?
Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Taylor Swift
Rihanna
American History and Geography Question: This Thursday in 1818, the U.S. and Great Britain agreed to make the U.S.-Canadian border at what parallel?
34th, 42nd, 49th, 57th, 61st, 71st
49th
What African nation announced it will raise transit fees 15% for vessels passing through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most crucial waterways?
Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Due to players not wanting to get hurt unnecessarily, the NFL announced what type of competition would take the place of the annual post-season Pro Bowl?
celebrity softball, flag football, hamburger eating contest, punt-pass & kick competition
flag football (want it an Olympic sport in 2028)
The average life span of a Floridian is age 80. The life span of a Seminole Indian in Florida is what age?
48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72
48
Season 22 of “The Voice” features coaches Camila Cabello, John Legend, Blake Shelton and who else trying to discover and coach the next singing star?
Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Trisha Yearwood
Gwen Stefan
Last week, NASA boasted about its so-called “save the world” test when NASA successfully sent a spacecraft millions of miles away and knocked out what?
asteroid, Planet, UFO
asteroid
World History Question: This Tuesday in 1767, the famous “Mason-Dixon Line” was established in what nation?
Canada, China, Mexico, Panama, Russia, United States
United States
What team entered the 2022-23 NHL season as the defending champs?
Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs
Colorado Avalanche
October is “Polish Heritage Month,” in honor of the month when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, in 1608. The day also honors the life of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish man known as the father of what American army?
Cavalry, Marine Corp, Seals
Cavalry
This Monday is “Black Poetry Day.” What poet was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry?
Aldean Hayes, Gwen Brooks, Joy Abbott, Lynn Hayden, Niki Hughes, Phyllis Wheatley
Phyllis Wheatley