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Category 1005 - Question 1
Who was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate? What was the name of the poem she delivered at the inauguration of President Joe Biden?
Amanda Gorman
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Who was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate? What was the name of the poem she delivered at the inauguration of President Joe Biden?
Amanda Gorman
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Category 1005 - Question 2
Who replaced Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show after his last show on August 6th, 2015?
Trevor Noah
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Who replaced Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show after his last show on August 6th, 2015?
Trevor Noah
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Category 1005 - Question 3
USA Attorney General? What is one prominent position he held previously?
Merrick Garland served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in March 2016. President Obama appointed him to fill the vacancy created by the death of Antonin Scalia.
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USA Attorney General? What is one prominent position he held previously?
Merrick Garland served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in March 2016. President Obama appointed him to fill the vacancy created by the death of Antonin Scalia.
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Category 1005 - Question 4
What was the name of the doctor in China that warned fellow doctors about Covid-19? What happened to him?
Dr. Li Wenliang warned fellow physicians on December 30, 2019 about a strange virus he believed was very contagious. Warned by police to stop making false comments, he died from Covid-19 on February 7 2020.
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What was the name of the doctor in China that warned fellow doctors about Covid-19? What happened to him?
Dr. Li Wenliang warned fellow physicians on December 30, 2019 about a strange virus he believed was very contagious. Warned by police to stop making false comments, he died from Covid-19 on February 7 2020.
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Category 1005 - Question 5
Who Am I? What am I known for?
Busy Phillips is known for her roles on the Dawson's Creek TV series and movies like He's Just Not That Into You. She also had her own talk show called Busy Tonight
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Who Am I? What am I known for?
Busy Phillips is known for her roles on the Dawson's Creek TV series and movies like He's Just Not That Into You. She also had her own talk show called Busy Tonight
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Category 1005 - Question 6
Who is Cara Delevingne? What did she wear to a recent royal wedding? Which wedding?
She's an English model, singer and actress. One of her recent notable films was Suicide Squad. She was given permission to wear a tuxedo and top hat for the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
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Who is Cara Delevingne? What did she wear to a recent royal wedding? Which wedding?
She's an English model, singer and actress. One of her recent notable films was Suicide Squad. She was given permission to wear a tuxedo and top hat for the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
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Category 1005 - Question 7
Who is the current Prime Minister of England? What party does he lead? What are some of the major political positions he held previously?
Boris Johnson leads the Conservative party. He was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016 and Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018.
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Who is the current Prime Minister of England? What party does he lead? What are some of the major political positions he held previously?
Boris Johnson leads the Conservative party. He was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016 and Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018.
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Category 1005 - Question 8
Who is Eve Hewson?
The daughter of U2's Bono, she's an actress, best known for This Must Be the Place (2011), Bridge of Spies (2015) and Enough Said.
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Who is Eve Hewson?
The daughter of U2's Bono, she's an actress, best known for This Must Be the Place (2011), Bridge of Spies (2015) and Enough Said.
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Category 1005 - Question 10
What does MCAS stand for? What airplane uses it & what recent crashes involved it?
The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System is used by the Boeing 737 Max. It can automatically lower the aircraft nose when a sensor indicates that a stall may be imminent. It's been implicated in two recent crashes: Lion Air Flight 610 (Indonesian airline) and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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What does MCAS stand for? What airplane uses it & what recent crashes involved it?
The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System is used by the Boeing 737 Max. It can automatically lower the aircraft nose when a sensor indicates that a stall may be imminent. It's been implicated in two recent crashes: Lion Air Flight 610 (Indonesian airline) and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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Category 1005 - Question 11
Who did Brett Kavanaugh replace on the USA Supreme Court? Who accused him of sexual assault?
He replaced Justice Anthony Kennedy. He was accused by Christine Blasey Ford, an American professor of psychology at Palo Alto University, of assaulting her in the summer of 1982.
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Who did Brett Kavanaugh replace on the USA Supreme Court? Who accused him of sexual assault?
He replaced Justice Anthony Kennedy. He was accused by Christine Blasey Ford, an American professor of psychology at Palo Alto University, of assaulting her in the summer of 1982.
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Category 1005 - Question 12
What large cruise ship was quarantined because of Covid-19? When?
The Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined on February 5, 2020.
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What large cruise ship was quarantined because of Covid-19? When?
The Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined on February 5, 2020.
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Category 1005 - Question 14
Who is Busy Phillips?
She's is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She had a talk show called Busy Tonight on Entertainment Television that was recently cancelled.
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Who is Busy Phillips?
She's is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She had a talk show called Busy Tonight on Entertainment Television that was recently cancelled.
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Category 1005 - Question 16
Who Am I?
Jimmy Fallon is an American comedian, actor, singer, musician and television host. He currently hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a late night talk show that airs on NBC. Prior to that he appeared in several films, and was best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2004. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Who Am I?
Jimmy Fallon is an American comedian, actor, singer, musician and television host. He currently hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a late night talk show that airs on NBC. Prior to that he appeared in several films, and was best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2004. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Category 1005 - Question 17
USA Secretary of Homeland Security?
Alejandro Mayorkas
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USA Secretary of Homeland Security?
Alejandro Mayorkas
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Category 1005 - Question 18
Who is Tyrese Gibson (AKA Tyrese)?
He's an American R&B singer & former MTV VJ, best known for his roles as Joseph 'Jody' Summers in 'Baby Boy' and as Roman Pearce in the The Fast and the Furious series.
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Who is Tyrese Gibson (AKA Tyrese)?
He's an American R&B singer & former MTV VJ, best known for his roles as Joseph 'Jody' Summers in 'Baby Boy' and as Roman Pearce in the The Fast and the Furious series.
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Category 1005 - Question 20
Who Am I?
Stephen Colbert, an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits. (Source:Wikipedia)
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Who Am I?
Stephen Colbert, an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits. (Source:Wikipedia)
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Category 1005 - Question 21
USA Secretary of Transportation? What is one prominent position he held previously? He is a strong advocate for what?
Pete Buttigieg was the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He came out as gay in 2015 and is a LGBT rights advocate.
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USA Secretary of Transportation? What is one prominent position he held previously? He is a strong advocate for what?
Pete Buttigieg was the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He came out as gay in 2015 and is a LGBT rights advocate.
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Category 1005 - Question 22
In August, 2013, this South African-American entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor unveiled a proposal for a new form of transportation between the Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area, named 'hyperloop.' It will use a tube and partial vacuum to reduce aerodynamic drag?
Elon Musk, Product Architect of Tesla Motors.
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In August, 2013, this South African-American entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor unveiled a proposal for a new form of transportation between the Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area, named 'hyperloop.' It will use a tube and partial vacuum to reduce aerodynamic drag?
Elon Musk, Product Architect of Tesla Motors.
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Category 1005 - Question 23
He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol?
Simon Cowell
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He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol?
Simon Cowell
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Category 1005 - Question 24
What other ventures is Elon Musk involved in?
He founded SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies) and co-founded Tesla Motors and PayPal.
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What other ventures is Elon Musk involved in?
He founded SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies) and co-founded Tesla Motors and PayPal.
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Category 1005 - Question 26
What is Notorious RBG?
It's a book. Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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What is Notorious RBG?
It's a book. Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Category 1005 - Question 27
Who is Childish Gambino?
AKA Donald Glover, he's an American actor, comedian, writer, director, rapper, and DJ. He performs music under the stage name Childish Gambino and as a DJ under the name mcDJ.
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Who is Childish Gambino?
AKA Donald Glover, he's an American actor, comedian, writer, director, rapper, and DJ. He performs music under the stage name Childish Gambino and as a DJ under the name mcDJ.
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Category 1005 - Question 29
Who am I?
Megyn Kelly, an American journalist and political commentator. She was a news anchor at Fox News from 2004 to 2017, and with NBC News until 2018. From 2007 to 2012, she co-hosted the Fox News Channel's New Year's Eve specials with Bill Hemmer. She was fired after making comments about blackface and Halloween costumes.
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Who am I?
Megyn Kelly, an American journalist and political commentator. She was a news anchor at Fox News from 2004 to 2017, and with NBC News until 2018. From 2007 to 2012, she co-hosted the Fox News Channel's New Year's Eve specials with Bill Hemmer. She was fired after making comments about blackface and Halloween costumes.
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Category 1005 - Question 31
Who Am I?
Mehmet Cengiz Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, is an Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and television personality. Oz first appeared on the The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004, and later on Larry King Live and other TV programs. In 2009, The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program focusing on medical issues and personal health was launched by Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Who Am I?
Mehmet Cengiz Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, is an Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon, author, and television personality. Oz first appeared on the The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004, and later on Larry King Live and other TV programs. In 2009, The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program focusing on medical issues and personal health was launched by Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Category 1005 - Question 32
Who founded the #MeToo movement & when did it originate?
Tarana Burke founded the Me Too movement in 2006.
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Who founded the #MeToo movement & when did it originate?
Tarana Burke founded the Me Too movement in 2006.
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Category 1005 - Question 33
Who is James Corden?
He hosts The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night television talk show on CBS. His his Carpool Karaoke sketches have become extremely popular.
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Who is James Corden?
He hosts The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night television talk show on CBS. His his Carpool Karaoke sketches have become extremely popular.
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Category 1005 - Question 34
In May 2018 the Time's Up Women of Color movement called for a boycott of this singer & ex basketball player's music and performances over the many allegations against him?
They called for a boycott of R. Kelly, using the hashtag #MuteRKelly.
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In May 2018 the Time's Up Women of Color movement called for a boycott of this singer & ex basketball player's music and performances over the many allegations against him?
They called for a boycott of R. Kelly, using the hashtag #MuteRKelly.
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Category 1005 - Question 35
What is the name of the porn actress who claimed that Donald Trump had an affair with her? How much hush money was she paid? Her real name? Alleged affair was when?
Stormy Daniels, AKA, Stephanie Clifford, was paid $130,000 to keep quiet about the alleged affair that she claims took place in 2006. Trump and his surrogates paid $130,000 hush money to silence Daniels about an affair she said she had with Trump in 2006. Trump's spokespersons have denied the affair and accused Daniels of lying.
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What is the name of the porn actress who claimed that Donald Trump had an affair with her? How much hush money was she paid? Her real name? Alleged affair was when?
Stormy Daniels, AKA, Stephanie Clifford, was paid $130,000 to keep quiet about the alleged affair that she claims took place in 2006. Trump and his surrogates paid $130,000 hush money to silence Daniels about an affair she said she had with Trump in 2006. Trump's spokespersons have denied the affair and accused Daniels of lying.
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Category 1005 - Question 36
President Obama's daughters?
Malia (oldest) & Sasha (youngest)
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President Obama's daughters?
Malia (oldest) & Sasha (youngest)
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Category 1005 - Question 37
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China?
Xi Jinping
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General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China?
Xi Jinping
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Category 1005 - Question 38
What Canadian company has developed internet filtering software that's been used to filter web traffic? Critics say it’s been used to censor entire populations, in violation of their human rights?
Netsweeper is used around the world. For example, in Yemen it's been used to block news and opposition web sites. In Kuwait, some pages of the world Health Organization have been censored.
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What Canadian company has developed internet filtering software that's been used to filter web traffic? Critics say it’s been used to censor entire populations, in violation of their human rights?
Netsweeper is used around the world. For example, in Yemen it's been used to block news and opposition web sites. In Kuwait, some pages of the world Health Organization have been censored.
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Category 1005 - Question 39
Martha Stewart is good friends with what Rapper?
Snoop Dogg
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Martha Stewart is good friends with what Rapper?
Snoop Dogg
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Category 1005 - Question 40
Who Am I?
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook.
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Who Am I?
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook.
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Category 1005 - Question 41
Who am I?
Les Moonves, the former Chairman and CEO of CBS. He resigned on September 9, 2018 in light of allegations that he sexually abused several women.
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Who am I?
Les Moonves, the former Chairman and CEO of CBS. He resigned on September 9, 2018 in light of allegations that he sexually abused several women.
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Category 1005 - Question 42
Who created & directed the documentary films Sharkwater and Revolution?
Canadian conservationist Rob Stewart. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident while in Florida filming Sharkwater Extinction
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Who created & directed the documentary films Sharkwater and Revolution?
Canadian conservationist Rob Stewart. He died at the age of 37 in a scuba diving incident while in Florida filming Sharkwater Extinction
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Category 1005 - Question 43
What cryptocurrency company was founded by twins that sued Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook? When was it founded? Name of the twins?
Gemini was founded in 2014, by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who were featured in the film The Social Network.
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What cryptocurrency company was founded by twins that sued Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook? When was it founded? Name of the twins?
Gemini was founded in 2014, by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who were featured in the film The Social Network.
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Category 1005 - Question 44
Who is Jay Sekulow?
He was the lead outside counsel for Trump's impeachment trial in the United States Senate.
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Who is Jay Sekulow?
He was the lead outside counsel for Trump's impeachment trial in the United States Senate.
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Category 1005 - Question 45
About 18 million barrels a day or about 20 percent of world oil demand must pass through this strait in the middle east before being transported to various countries?
The Strait of Hormuz. Note: the video says that 1/3 of seaborne oil travels through the strait, but most news sources quote 1/5 or twenty percent.
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About 18 million barrels a day or about 20 percent of world oil demand must pass through this strait in the middle east before being transported to various countries?
The Strait of Hormuz. Note: the video says that 1/3 of seaborne oil travels through the strait, but most news sources quote 1/5 or twenty percent.
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Category 1005 - Question 46
Who was the last the Secretary of State for the USA in the Trump administration?
Mike Pompeo
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Who was the last the Secretary of State for the USA in the Trump administration?
Mike Pompeo
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