Miller Tropic Of Cancer Flashcards

1
Q

This interstate takes you from San Fran to New Jersey passing through some more sparsely populated areas

A

I-80

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Based on a historical trade route this was the first modern dark net market launched in 2011 and beat known for being a platform selling illegal
Drugs

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The Silk Road

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3
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This is coastal vacation hotspot is famous for its lively boardwalks and amusement parks and encompasses the resort town Atlantic City

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The jersey shore
Resort town? C’mon

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4
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This famous American retail chain operates the original 5 and dime stores dating back to 1879; this chain continues to be in business until 97 before rebooting into a sporting goods store and changing its name to this

A

Woolworths ? With an s
Changed name to footlocker

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5
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Extending northeast from Lake Ontario this river separates upstate New York from Canada

A

St Lawrence

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6
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This word coined in 92 refers to a virtual reality space where users interact with computer generated environments

A

Meta verse

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7
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Rudyard Kipling wrote this poem about a water carrier for British soldiers

A

Gunga din

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The monarch butterfly generation that migrates to Mexico is named for this long lived biblical character

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Methuselah

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9
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Known for her role on a Netflix series she was the first openly transgender person nominated for a prime time emmy

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Laverne cox

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10
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In soccer this type of backwards over the head kick has a mode of transportation in its name

A

Bicycle kick

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11
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Psychologist B F skinner called his approach to thought on human motivation this

A

Radical behaviorism

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12
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Historic homes
This residence is part of an estate that includes ballochbuie forest a remnant of the ancient Caledonian pine forest

bale ockkk Boey

A

Balmoral castle
Line the British royal much beloved of queen Victoria and queen Elizabeth

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13
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2020 superhero film featured the parenthetical subtitle and the fantabulous emancipation of the one Harley Quinn

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Birds of prey
Margo Robbie as Harley Quinn

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14
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German euro dance group behind the 92 smash hit rhythm is a dancer

A

Snap
Check out freak nasty da dip for the double dip

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15
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Wistfully delivered by Robert Duvall in this 79 Francis ford copeuhla war film, this has become one of the most quoted lines in cinema history

A

Apocalypse now
I love the smell of napam in the morning

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16
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Based on the French word for sofa this type of hourderve consists of a small piece of bread or cracker topped with a savory garnish

A

Kuh nahp aye

17
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This region is considered California wine country
Known for its sprawling hill side vineyards and Mediterranean climate

A

Napa valley

18
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This is the term for stage of mitosis cell division that follows metaphase and takes place when newly replicated chromosomes are moved away from each other to opposite poles of the cell

A

Anaphase

19
Q

Cult classic. 04 comedy film introduced the world to a socially awkward small town teenage boy with intense mouth breathing habits and questionable drawing skills ; dazzles community with epic dance routine

A

Napoleon dynamite
Good soundtrack

20
Q

Sex on the beach ingredients

A

Cranberry juice
Orange juice
Peach snapps
vodka

21
Q

This character appears in Harry Potter and the prisoner of az kuh ban moments after lupin transforms into a werewolf , protecting the young magicians

A

Professor snape
Alan Rick man

22
Q

Hawaiian pizza is served with this tropical fruit on top

A

Pineapple

23
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82’s elk corner was considered the first this to affect consumer computers

A

Virus

24
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In the Old Testament the book Song of Solomon is also known as

A

Song of Songs

25
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James cook discovered the strait that bears his name between the main islands of this country

A

New Zealand

26
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Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country’s greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.

A

Sibelius

27
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Highest paid cast member of SNL

A

Will Ferrell
350K a season ?

28
Q

Debut of the today show
And network

A

1952
NBC

29
Q

This conglomerate owns NBC
2011 -51% majority stake
2013 - paid 16.7 B to acquire Remaining from GE

A

Comcast

30
Q

From 74-86 this tv network reigned supreme as king of the networks with these 6 shows

A

ABC
Happy days
Laverne and Shirley
3s company
Charlie’s angels
The love boat
Fantasy island