Miscellaneous News
January is a deep freeze month. If your car door won’t open due to being frozen shut, what should you do? kick the door until loosens, spray on windshield washer fluid
spray on washer fluid
What world city is most commonly referred to as the “City of Light?” London, Paris, New York City
Paris
Monday, January 16, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered for what reason? civil rights movement, his sermons
civil rights movement
Geography Question: Considering all 50 states, what is the farthest “eastern” U.S. state? Alaska, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts
Alaska
Prior to the New Year, the football world mourned the loss of Franco Harris (age 72) who is known for the famous “Immaculate Reception,” a last second unbelievable and remarkable TD reception for what team? Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
January 16 is International Hot and Spicy Food Day. What super spicy chili pepper has a Scoville Heat Unit of 2.2 million, the hottest in the world? Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper, Jalapeno
Carolina Reaper
What is the reason the U.S. does not destroy the North Korea missile bases from which they fire missiles? risk of escalating war, spy planes can’t find the sites
risk of escalating war
President Biden signed into law a bill requiring the Federal Bureau of Prisons to overhaul what outdated systems and fix broken surveillance cameras? parole systems, security systems
security systems
Martin Luther King, Jr. earned his place in history through his involvement with the civil rights movement. King was spurred into action when what Alabama woman was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white bus rider? Ella Montgomery, Hattie McDaniel, Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
What two teams will be playing in the NFC East Divisional Game this Saturday night at 8:30pm? The first team is the Philadelphia Eagles, who are they playing?
New York Giants
Popcorn Day is Thursday, January 19. Americans eat fifteen billion quarts each year with what being the favorite? buttered, caramel, cheese, plain
buttered
What nation has an average life expectancy of 61 years, a direct result of being the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere? Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico
Haiti
The Biden Administration recently announced it will give each household four of what “for free?” college admissions, COVID-19 tests, electric car batteries
COVID-19 tests
YouTube made news when they paid $2.5 billion to be sole host of what 2023 content? Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, Emmy & Grammy Awards, Sunday NFL Ticket
Sunday NFL Ticket
The NBA recently announced that they are renaming the NBA MVP trophy to the “______ _____ Trophy.” Bill Russell, Civil Rights, Curly Neal, David Stern, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain
Michael Jordan
In January, the Girl Scouts begin knocking on doors and putting up booths across the nation for their annual cookie fundraising campaign. What cookie favorite is a round cookie with a delicious chocolate coating? Caramel deLites, S’mores, Thin Mints
Thin Mints
This Sunday, China will begin its celebration of the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, and will celebrate the sign of what animal? chicken, dog, rabbit
rabbit
The average life expectancy has dropped 2.4 years since 2019 to what age? (S: CDC) 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
76 (76.4)
Last Sunday night was the annual Critics Choice Awards. What show led the TV contenders with six nominations? Abbott Elementary, Better Call Saul, Grey’s Anatomy, Stranger Things, The Neighborhood, Yellowstone
Abbott Elementary
What team won last week’s College Football Playoff Championship game? Georgia, TCU
Georgia
This Monday is International Hot and Spicy Food Day. If you do decide to try a hot and spicy food this day, what drink product helps ease the heat? fruit, meat, milk
milk (water may make it worse)
What nation is the largest auto producer with 25 million cars per year in comparison to 5 million U.S. cars? Japan, Mexico, China
China
The five wealthiest counties in America surround what city? Kansas City, New York City, Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Last week were the Golden Globe Awards. What film won for Animated Feature? Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Pinocchio, Turning Red
Pinocchio
In the 2022 NFL regular season, how many teams finished with ties on their records? 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
4