Random Trivia

Question 1

Who is on the $1 bill
Who is on the $5 bill
Who is on the $20 bill
Who is on the $100 bill

Answer 1

George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Franklin

Question 2

Who is on the penny
Who is on the nickel
Who is on the dime
Who is on the quarter

Answer 2

Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
FDR
George Washington

Question 3

Name the faces on Mount Rushmore

Answer 3

Washington
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Lincoln

Question 4

What is the most prevalent gas in the atmosphere
What is the 2nd most prevalent gas in the atmosphere

Answer 4

Nitogen (78%)
Oxygen (21%)

Question 5

Name the 2 most common greenhouse gases

Answer 5

CO2 and Methane

CO2 comes from natural sources such as:
- Respiration - Humans and animals exhale CO2
-Decomposition - Organic matter breaking down releases CO2

CO2 comes from Human-Made sources such as:
-Fossil Fuel Combustion - Burning coal, oil and natural gas for energy
- Deforestation - Cutting down trees reduces CO2 absorption
- Industrial processes - Many processes result in CO2 emissions
- Agriculture - Farm equipment runs on fossil fuels which emit CO2

Methane comes from:
- Cows, sheep and goats produce methane during digestion
- Decomposing organic waste in landfills emits methane
- Decomposing organic matter in waterlogged soils releases methane. Wetlands are the largest natural methane source

Question 6

Name the planets closest to farthest from the sun

Answer 6

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Question 7

What is the largest planet
What is the smallest planet

Answer 7

Jupiter
Mercury

Question 8

What is the line that separated the northern and southern states during the civil war

Answer 8

Mason-Dixon Line

Question 9

Who wrote Romeo and Juliet

Answer 9

Shakespeare

Question 10

Which painter had his ear bit off

Answer 10

Vincent Van Goh

Question 11

What is the largest ocean on earth

What is the smallest ocean on earth

Answer 11

Pacific Ocean = Largest

Artic Ocean = Smallest

Question 12

What is the tallest building on earth

Answer 12

Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Question 13

What is the deepest point on earth

Answer 13

Mariana Trench
- Located in the western Pacific Ocean, south of Japan, east of the Philippines
- One of the most remote and least explored places on earth

Question 14

Who wrote the novel 1984

Answer 14

George Orwell
-1984 is a book that explores totalitarianism, government surveillance, mind control, and the manipulation of language and the truth
- The oppressive figure is referred to as “Big Brother”

Question 15

What is the longest river in the world

Answer 15

Nile River
- Flows through 11 countries including Egypt, Uganda, Sudan, and other African Countries

Question 16

Name the 7 continents

Answer 16

North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, Antartica

Question 17

Who is known as “the father of the atomic bomb”

Answer 17

Robert Oppenheimer
- Directed the Manhattan project
- Was stripped of his security clearance in 1954 after a highly publicized hearing. He had past associations with individuals linked to the communist party and had many far leftist affiliations earlier in life
- Was a large advocate against the hydrogen bomb

Question 18

Who is the author of the Harry Potter series

Answer 18

J.K Rowling
- Has recently come under controversy for her views on gender identity and her stance against transgender women in women spaces

Question 19

What is the chemical element with the atomic number 1

Answer 19

Hydrogen
- The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
- Very rarely found in its pure form due to tendency to react to other elements: H20, CH4, etc.
- Hydrogen Fuel: Seen as a potential alternative to fossil fuels. Hydrogen fuel cells are being used to produce electricity with water as the only byproduct

Question 20

What is the longest river in South America

Answer 20

Amazon River
- Flows through Brazil, Peru, Columbia, etc.
- Estimated it provides habitats to 10% of the worlds known species
- Home to a vast number of indigenous groups: Sentinalese
- The Amazon rain forest is known as the earths lungs for its role in absorbing carbon and releasing oxygen.

Question 21

What sport did Happy Gillmore try out for before playing golf

Who is Happy Gillmore’s rival

Why does happy need money from the golf tournament

Answer 21

Hockey

Shooter McGavin

To prevent his grandma’s house from being foreclosed on

Question 22

Who does Spider Man fall in love with

What is Spider Mans actual name

Answer 22

Mary Jane

Peter Parker

Question 23

Why does Walt begin cooking meth in breaking bad and who is his original partner

What is the alias Walter White uses in his drug trades

What type of business does Saul Goodman recommend for money laundering

Answer 23

Lung Cancer
Jesse Pinkman

Heisenberg

Car Wash

Question 24

What happens when Walt instructs Jesse to dispose of the body with hydrofluoric acid

Answer 24

Jesse uses the bathtub instead of a plastic container walt suggested and the acid eats through the bathtub and floor beneath it

Question 25

What river runs along the Texas/Mexico border

Answer 25

Rio Grande
- Serves as a natural border for the US and Mexico since the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848

Question 26

What is the largest land animal

Answer 26

Elephant
- All elephants are herbivores
- An elephant’s tusk can weigh up to 300 lbs.
- Located in Africa and Asia

Question 27

What animal is known for its ability to change colors for camouflage

Answer 27

Chameleon
- Chameleons also have independently moving eyes meaning they control over each eye and can move each separately
- Primarily found in Africa, Asia and the middle east
- They use their tongue to capture prey with incredible precision

Question 28

Which animal is capable of experiencing REM sleep similar to humans and has been observed dreaming

Answer 28

Dolphins
- Can reach speeds up to 25MPH
- Live in pods which can range from a few individuals to several hundred
- Known for their complex vocalizations, which includes clicks, whistles and body movements that allows them to communicate with other dolphins
- Dolphins have a signature whistle or “name” that allows them to call each other individually
- Considered the most intelligent non-human animals capable of complex problem solving, using tools, interreacting with humans and understanding complex concepts
- Dolphins are carnivores that feed on other fish

Question 29

What is the capital of France

Answer 29

Paris
- Epicenter of the French Revolution.
- Eifel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Cathedral severely burned in fire in 2019 but is under restoration

Question 30

What is the capital city of Canada

Answer 30

Ottawa

Question 31

What is the name of the mountain range that runs through the eastern United States

Answer 31

Appalachian Mountains
- Stretches from Newfoundland Canada to Central Alabama. Runs through 14 states.
- The Great Smoky Mountains is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range

Question 32

What is the largest city in the world by population

Answer 32

Tokyo
- Home to tech giants such as Sony, Toyota and Nintendo
- Has one of the most extensive and efficient public transportation networks in the world. Bullet train stations take you to different cities in Japan.

Question 33

Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef

Answer 33

Australia
- The worlds largest coral reef system. Considered one of the seven wonders of the world
- The largest living structure on earth, covering 133,000 miles
- Rising sea temperatures due to climate change are a threat to the reef

Question 34

What is the city located in Italy that is known for its vast number of canals that run through the city

Answer 34

Venice
- One of the most influential cities during the Middle Ages and Renaissance
- Boats are used for transport instead of cars. There are no cars in Venice, your options are walking or boat.
- The wooden boats you see in pictures are called Gondolas

Question 35

What is the highest mountain peak in the world

Answer 35

Mount Everest
- Located in the Himalayas on the border between Napal and China
- The peak features the “death zone”. At this height the oxygen level is too low for prolonged human survival
- The Sherpas are an ethnic group from Nepal who are know for their ability to live and work at high altitudes. They often serve as guides on tours

Question 36

What river flows through the Grand Canyon

Answer 36

Colorado River
- Begins in the Rocky Mountains and then flows through Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Mexico
- Damned by the Hoover Damn and forms Lake Mead

Question 37

Who is known as the most conservative president of all time. Was a believer in the Trickle-Down Effect

Answer 37

Ronald Reagan
- Believed that policies benefiting the wealthy or businesses will eventually trickle down to benefit the rest of society
- Reducing taxes, regulations and costs for businesses and high-income earners will lead to increased investment, business expansion and job creation, ultimately boosting the broader economy

Question 38

How many days does a leap year have and what is the extra day

Answer 38

366 days and February 29th

Question 39

Which US president was involved in the Water Gate scandal

Answer 39

Richard Nixon
- Stemmed from a break-in at the DNC headquarters where 5 men were arrested. They were attempting to gather intelligence on political opponents. Nixons administration tried to distance itself from the incident and paid hush money to the men arrested.
- Nixon was pardoned by Gerald Ford

Question 40

In Ozark, Marty Byrde is played by what actor

Answer 40

Jason Bateman

Question 41

What is Marty’s Wifes name
What is Marty’s #1 assistants name
Who is the local heroine producer who poses a threat to the Byrde’s
What is the cartel leaders name

Answer 41

Wendy
Ruth
Darlene
Omar Navarro

Question 42

Give me 5 Adam Sandler movies

Answer 42

Billy Madison
Happy Gilmore
Waterboy
Big Daddy
Grown Ups

Question 43

Give me 5 Will Farrel movies

Answer 43

Anchorman
Elf
Step Brothers
Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby
The Other Guys
Kicking and Screaming
Daddys Home
Semi-Pro
The Campaign

Question 44

Give me 5 Tom Hanks movies

Answer 44

Forrest Gump
Cast Away
Saving Private Ryan
Apollo 13
Catch me if you Can
Sully
Captain Phillips
Toy Story - Voice of Woody

Question 45

3 popular quotes from Talladega Nights

Answer 45

I’m a jacked up on Mountain Dew!
If you aint first you’re last
Shake and Bake
I wake up in the morning and piss excelence

Question 46

What was the most recent iPhone release

Answer 46

iPhone 16
- Was released on September 20th 2024

Question 47

2 popular quotes from the movie Billy Madison

Answer 47

I’m the smartest man alive!
Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad that I’m not a fool
You ain’t cool unless you pee your pants

Question 48

Why does Billy Madison go back to school

Answer 48

So he can take over his father’s business and prove himself to his father

Question 49

Who plays the protagonist in Dodgeball
Who plays the antagonist

Answer 49

Vince Vaugn
Ben Stiller

Question 50

What is derivative of 3x^3 + 2x -7

Answer 50

9x^2 +2

Question 51

What killed all of the dinosaurs

Answer 51

Asteroid
- This is known as the Cretaceous Paleogene Extinction Event
- Some scientists believe that volcanic activity played a significant supporting role to the asteroid

Question 52

What was the supercontinent called

Answer 52

Pangea
-After it broke up it from shifting tectonic plates, it formed 2 landmasses: Laurasia and Gondwana
- Existed 335 to 175 million years ago

Question 53

In what period were dinosaurs on the earth

Answer 53

Jurassic Period
- 165 million years ago
- Modern birds are considered direct descendants of theropod dinosaurs
- Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent

Question 54

Give me 5 Toby Keith Songs

Answer 54

Should have been a cowboy
American Soldier
Courtesy of the Red White and Blue
How do you like me now
I love this bar
Beer for my Horses
Red Solo Cup
As good as i once was

Question 55

Give me 5 Kenny Chesney Songs

Answer 55

She Thinks my Tractors Sexy
American Kids
No Shoes, No shirt, No Problem
Summertime
When the Sun Goes Down
Beer in Mexico
Living in Fast Forward
Get Along

Question 56

What was the CIA’s attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961 called

Answer 56

Bay of Pigs Invasion
- The CIA trained 1,400 Cuban exiles to invade Cuba. The plan involved air strikes and land invasion
- Mission was approved by Eisenhower and later inherited by JFK
- Castros forces quickly responded, capturing or killing most invaders within 3 days
- This was an embarrassment for the US and tarnished JFK’s early presidency
- This contributed to the Cuban Missile Crisis

Question 57

What incident gave President Lyndon B Johnson authority to increase military force in Vietnam

Answer 57

Gulf of Tonkin incident
- involved 2 separate confrontations between North Vietnamese forces and the US navy
- The US destroyer ‘Maddox’ was attacked by 3 Vietnamese torpedo boats while conducting a reconnaissance mission in internation waters
- U.S. officials reported a second attack on the Maddox and another U.S. ship in the same area. This attack was later revealed to be based on misinterpreted radar data, and it is now considered highly dubious, with some experts suggesting it did not happen at all.
- The U.S. Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Lyndon B. Johnson the authority to use military force in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.
- Later investigations and declassified documents revealed that the second attack may have been fabricated or exaggerated by the Johnson administration to justify deeper involvement in Vietnam, leading to long-standing debates about government deception and the justification for the war.

Question 58

This consists of 7 bright stars arranged in the shape of a ladle. It is often depicted with a handle and a bowl

Answer 58

Big Dipper

Question 59

How did the very first humans get to the Americas

Answer 59

Bering Strait Land Bridge which connected Russia and Canada
- Humans crossed 15,000 - 25,000 years ago
- At the end of the ice age, 11,000 years ago, glaciers melted causing sea levels to rise again and submerging the land Bridge

Question 60

Who was Bill Clinton accused of having sexual relations with

Answer 60

Monika Lewinsky
- “I did not have sexual relations with that woman”
- He later admitted to it after evidence emerged of a stained dress Lewinsky kept
- Clinton was impeached on counts of perjury

Question 61

Standard outlets are how many volts

Answer 61

120 Volts

Question 62

Batteries in standard gas-powered cars are typically how many volts

Answer 62

12 Volt
- Typically lead acid batteries.
-EV’s and hybrid cars typically use Lithium-Ion batteries

Question 63

Vatican City is an independent State located entirely in which City
What is the significance of Vatican City

Answer 63

Rome, Italy
Home of the Pope. Center of the Roman Catholic Church

• Smallest country in the world by area and population
• Home to St Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel

Question 64

Pythagorean Theorem
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines

Answer 64

A^2 = B^2 + C^2
a/sinA = b/sinB = c/sinC
c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2abcosC

Question 65

What is the Mexican currency called

What is the Russian currency called

What is the Japanese currency called

Answer 65

Peso

Ruble

Yen

Question 66

What is 17 * 31

Answer 66

527

Question 67

What does the term Achilles heel come from

Answer 67

Achilles died from an arrow to the ankle. When his mom dipped him in the water that made him invincible, she held him by his ankle

• Played a central role in the Iliad. Achilles kills Hector after Hector kills Achilles close friend Patroclus

Question 68

Give me 5 things that have an electric motor

Answer 68

Fan
Electric Vehicle
Air conditioner
Washing machine
hair dryer
dishwasher
blender
vacuum
Power drill
Refrigerator
Electric toothbrush
Razer
Garage door
Dryer

Question 69

Moses was born an Israelite, but lived his early life as an _____

Answer 69

Egyptian
- The Egyptian pharaoh had ordered the killing of all newborn Hebrew boys to reduce the population of Israelite slaves
- Moses’ mom hid him for 3 months and then placed him in a basket on the Nile River to save his life. The basket was discovered by the pharaoh’s daughter who took him in.
- Moses kills an Egyptian with a stone after witnessing the Egyptian beating an Israelite. This forced Moses to flee Egypt

Question 70

Where was Jesus born

Answer 70

Bethlehem

Question 71

Who is regarded as the current #1 chess player in the world

Answer 71

Magnus Carlson

Question 72

If you need a measurement with a tolerance tighter than a caliper is capable of, what should you use

Answer 72

Micrometer

Question 73

What does DNA stand for

Answer 73

Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- Carries the genetic instructions for life. It plays a fundemental role in heredity, the functioning of cells and the development of organisms
- Has a double helix shape resembling a twisted ladder

Question 74

Which Apollo mission were Neil Armstrong and Buzz aldrin on

Answer 74

Apollo 11
- Mission was launched aboard the Saturn V Rocket
- The command module was piloted by Michael Collins; this was the spacecraft that stayed in orbit around the moon while the lunar module descended to the surface
- The lunar module was piloted by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. The Lunar module was referred to as “Eagle”. “The Eagle has landed”
- Spent 21 hours on the moon collecting rock samples and left behind cientific instruments, an American flag, and a plaque that read:
“Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.”

Question 75

What is Han Solo’s spaceship called

Answer 75

Millennium Falcoln

Question 76

What was Darth Vader’s name prior

Answer 76

Anakin Skywalker

Question 77

In Star Wars a New Hope, who is Luke Skywalkers initial trainer

Answer 77

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Question 78

In Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back, who trains Luke on ways of the Force on the planet Dagobah

Answer 78

Yoda

Question 79

In Star Wars, what are the soldiers of the Galactic Empire called

Answer 79

Stormtroopers

Question 80

What species is Chewbacca

Answer 80

Wookie

Question 81

What Bounty Hunter is hired to capture Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back

Answer 81

Boba Fett

Question 82

Who tells Harry Potter he is a wizard

Answer 82

Hagrid

Question 83

What type of board game do Harry, Ron and Hermione have to win to get to the Sorcerers stone?

Answer 83

Wizards chess

Question 84

In Chamber of Secrets, what mode of transportation do Harry and Ron use to get to Hogwarts after missing the train

Answer 84

Flying Car

Question 85

What Quidditch position does Harry play

Answer 85

Seeker

Question 86

What special ability does Harry discover he has in Sorcerers of Stone

Answer 86

Parseltongue - The ability to speak to snakes

Question 87

What is a cadaver dog trained to do

Answer 87

To detect the scent of decomposing human remains

Question 88

What does CIA stand for

Answer 88

Central Intelligence Agency

Question 89

What does FBI stand for

Answer 89

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 90

What is the total bitcoin supply and when is the final bitcoin projected to be mined

Answer 90

21 million
2140

Question 91

Why does Bitcoin halving every 4 years typically make the price increase

Answer 91

The rewards for mining new blocks are cut in half so the price needs to increase to make mining reap the same benefits. Supply decreases, when demand increases price increases

Question 92

Name 5 of the top blockchains

Answer 92

Bitcoin
Ethereum
Solana
ADA
AVAX

Question 93

What role do substations play in the PowerGrid

Answer 93

To step down the high voltage from transmission lines to a lower voltage suitable for consumption

Question 94

What role does the transformer play in the power grid

Answer 94

To step up the voltage level for transmission or step down the voltage level for consumption

Question 95

The men who built America
What is Cornelius Vanderbilt known for
What is John D Rockefeller known for
What is Andrew Carnegie known for

Answer 95

Vanderbilt = Railroads after completion of transcontinental
Rockefeller = Revolutionized the oil industry
Carnegie = Built the Carnegie Steel Company which became the largest steel producer in the world

Question 96

What is the theory of relativity equation

Answer 96

E = MC^2
Energy = (Mass)(Speed of light)^2

Question 97

Who plays Forest in Forest Gump

Answer 97

Tom Hanks

Question 98

What was the project to develop the Atomic Bomb Called

Answer 98

Manhattan Project

Question 99

Which president is responsible for greenlighting the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Answer 99

Harry S. Truman

Question 100

WW2 Leaders
Russia
Germany
Great Brittain
Japan
Italy
United States

Answer 100

Russia = Stalin
Germany = Hitler
Great Brittain = Winston Churchill
Japan = Emperor Hirohito
Italy = Benito Mussolini
US = FDR and Truman

Question 101

Who is the Asian guy who dies in walking dead by getting by Negan with a baseball bat with barbed wire wrapped around it

Answer 101

Glenn

Question 102

What is the name of Ricks son in walking dead and how does he die

Answer 102

Carl and he gets bitten by a walker in the torso trying to help his community members

Question 103

What is the name of the character in Walking Dead who claims to have a cure for the Zombie virus

Answer 103

Eugene

Question 104

What is the name of Ricks Daughter in The Walking Dead

Answer 104

Judith

Question 105

What is the names of the final 2 communities in the walking dead that are known for its walls and farming

Answer 105

Hilltop and Alexandria

Question 106

What was the leading cause to the start of WW1

Answer 106

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria Hungary

Question 107

What does the S&P 500 represent and how do you invest in it

Answer 107

The performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. The SPY ETF is what you buy to get exposure to the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is just a benchmark for reference you cannot invest in it

Question 108

If its noon in St. Louis, what time is it in LA

Answer 108

10:00 AM

Question 109

If its noon in St. Louis, what time is it in FL

Answer 109

1:00 PM

Question 110

What is the largest country by landmass

Answer 110

Russia

Question 111

In the process of photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb ______ and release _______ into the air

Answer 111

Absorb CO2
Release O2

Question 112

What is the only US state that borders just one other state

Answer 112

Maine

Question 113

What is the imaginary line that divides the earth into 2 halves: The Northern and Southern Hemisphere

What is the imaginary line that divides the earth into the eastern and western hemisphere

Answer 113

An imaginary line that divides the earth into 2 halves: The Northern and Southern Hemisphere

Prime Meridian

Question 114

At the equator, day and night are _______

Answer 114

equal length. 12 hours a piece. As you get further away the difference between day and night becomes more pronounced

Question 115

What is the official language of Egypt

Answer 115

Arabic

Question 116

What sea does Moses part as he leads the Israelites in their escape from the Egyptians

Answer 116

Red Sea

Question 117

What Pharoh had his tomb recently discovered and helped us learn a lot about the mummification process

Answer 117

King Tut

Question 118

What is the most famous pyramid

Answer 118

Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 119

Who is the king of all Greek gods

Answer 119

Zeus

Question 120

In Hacksaw Ridge, Desmond Doss has a traumatic event as a child that instills in him one core belief. What is that

Answer 120

Thou Shall Not Kill

Question 121

What is the setting of the movie Hacksaw Ridge

Answer 121

WW2, the battle of Okinawa.

Question 122

What is the Jokers actual name

Answer 122

Arthur Fleck

Question 123

In what city does The Joker take place

Answer 123

Gotham City

Question 124

What job does the joker do while working towards become a comedian

Answer 124

Clown-for-hire

Question 125

Who killed JFK
Who killed JFKs assassin

Answer 125

Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby

Question 126

What hospital were JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald sent to after they were shot

Answer 126

Parkland

Question 127

Who plays Jordan Belfort in Wolf of WallStreet

Answer 127

Leonardo Dicaprio

Question 128

Give me 5 Jonah Hill movies

Answer 128

Superbad
21 Jump Street
22 Jump Street
Money Ball
Wolf of WallStreet
War Dogs

Question 129

Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey

Answer 129

Homer

Question 130

Name 3 famous Shakespeare plays

Answer 130

Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Hamlet
A Midsummer Nights Dream, Othello

Question 131

Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin

Answer 131

Mark Twain

Question 132

Who wrote the Great Gatsby

Answer 132

Scott Fitzgerald

Question 133

Who painted Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

Answer 133

Leonardo Da Vinci

Question 134

What family is Romeo from and what family is Juliet from

Answer 134

Romeo = Montague
Juliet = Capulet

Question 135

What king does Macbeth murder

Answer 135

King Duncan

Question 136

What are the 3 branches of government

Answer 136

Legislative
Executive
Judicial

Question 137

In Superbad, what is the character’s name that attempts to buy the alcohol with the fake ID

Answer 137

McLovin

Question 138

Who are the 2 undercover cops played by in 21 jump st.

Answer 138

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum

Question 139

In what year was the US constitution ratified

Answer 139

1787

Question 140

After WW2, Vietnam was separated into north and south Vietnam. Which one was communist

Answer 140

North Vietnam

Question 141

After WW2 Korea was divided into north and south Korea. Which one was communist

Answer 141

North Korea

Question 142

What was the bloodiest battle of the Iraq war

Answer 142

The battle of Fallujah

Question 143

Lone survivor is based off of what real life military operation

Answer 143

Operation Redwings

Question 144

What is the real-life name of the lone survivor

Answer 144

Marcus Luttrell

Question 145

What building were destroyed on 9/11

Answer 145

World Trade Center (Twin Towers) and the Pentagon

Question 146

What was the name of the Canadian Viking who voyaged to Canada and created a settlement in 1000AD

Answer 146

Leif Erickson

Question 147

What was the US-led coalition military operation in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

Answer 147

Operation Desert Storm

Question 148

What was the cause of the French and Indian War

Answer 148

Competition between the French and Britain for the Ohio River due to its valuable fur trade.

Question 149

What treaty ended the Revolutionary War

Answer 149

Treaty of Paris

Question 150

What was the major battle of the War of 1812

Answer 150

Battle of New Orleans

Question 151

Name the three starter Pokemon

Answer 151

Bulbasaur
Charmander
Squirtle

Question 152

In what year did the Titanic sink

Answer 152

1912

Question 153

What drug the United States into WW1

Answer 153

Zimmerman Telegraph
Sinking of the luisitania

Question 154

What is the primary language in Brazil

Answer 154

Portuguese

Question 155

What is the main ingredient in guacamole

Answer 155

Avocado

Question 156

Who was the first man to walk on the moon

Answer 156

Neil Armstrong

Question 157

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States

Answer 157

France

Question 158

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and what is the painting of

Answer 158

Michaelangelo and The Creation of Adam

Question 159

Earthquakes are measured using what scale

Answer 159

Richter Scale

Question 160

What is the name of the galaxy we live in

Answer 160

Milky Way

Question 161

In which city is the collosseum located

Answer 161

Rome

Question 162

What is used to measure atmospheric pressure

Answer 162

Barometer

Question 163

Who was the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean

Answer 163

Ameila Earhart

Question 164

What is the longest running animated TV series

Answer 164

The Simpsons

Question 165

Who is the Greek god of the sea

Answer 165

Poseidon

Question 166

Who invented the telephone

Answer 166

Alexander Graham Bell

Question 167

How many colors are there in the rainbow

Answer 167

7 - ROY G BIB

Question 168

Who played Forest in Forest Gump

Answer 168

Tom Hanks

Question 169

What is the smallest prime number

Answer 169

2

Question 170

Where is the Eifel Tower located

Answer 170

France

Question 171

What is the chemical symbol for iron

Answer 171

Fe

Question 172

Who studies fossils

Answer 172

Paleontologist

Question 173

What ship did the pilgrims ride on to North America in 1620

Answer 173

Mayflower

Question 174

What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forward as it is backwards

Answer 174

Palindrome - Racecar, level, Radar, Refer, Noon, Rotator, defied, civic

Question 175

Which famous scientist developed the laws of motion

Answer 175

Sir Isaac Newton

Question 176

What is the official language of China

Answer 176

Mandarin

Question 177

Which organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood

Answer 177

Heart

Question 178

What is the term for animals that eat both plants and animals
What is the term for animals that eat just plants

Answer 178

Omnivores
Herbivores

Question 179

What fruit is known for its high vitamin C content

Answer 179

Orange

Question 180

What year did the first man land on the moon

Answer 180

1969

Question 181

What vitamin is primarily obtained from sunlight

Answer 181

Vitamin D

Question 182

What is the capital of Russia

Answer 182

Moscow

Question 183

What gas is produced from photosynthesis

Answer 183

Oxygen

Question 184

What is the chemical formula for table salt

Answer 184

NaCl - Sodium Chloride

Question 185

What is the name of the longest river in North America

Answer 185

Missouri River

Question 186

What is the first book of the bible

Answer 186

Genesis

Question 187

What is the nickname for New York City

Answer 187

The Big Apple

Question 188

What is the name for the first satellite launched into space by Russia

Answer 188

Sputnik

Question 189

What is the term for a word that has a similar meaning to another word

Answer 189

Synonym

Question 190

Which fruit is known for its high potassium content

Answer 190

Banana

Question 191

Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe

Answer 191

Ferdinand Magellan

Question 192

What firm was heavily involved in aggressively leading sub-prime mortgages in the 2008 stock market crash

Answer 192

Lehman Brothers

Question 193

A structural Wall that supports the weight of the building above it

Answer 193

Load Bearing Wall

Question 194

Where does electricity enter the house

Answer 194

Breaker Box

Question 195

If you are worried about high levels of voltage entering your home and damaging your electronics, what can you put on your electric compliances or power strips

Answer 195

Surge Protector

Question 196

Before pouring concrete, what do you have to set first

Answer 196

Forms

Question 197

This is a temporary leave of absence from work, often without pay, mandated by the employer due to economic conditions or other business needs

Answer 197

Furlough

Question 198

What is the coach’s name in Friday Night Lights

Answer 198

Coach Eric Taylor

Question 199

What is the QBs name In Friday night lights

Answer 199

Matt Sarrisson

Question 200

Who is the troubled main character (TE not QB) in Friday Night Lights with an alcoholic dad

Answer 200

Tim Riggins

Question 201

What school does Tim Riggins and Matt Sarrisson play for in FNL

Answer 201

Dylan Panthers

Question 202

What is the name of the black running back in Friday Night Lights the movie

Answer 202

Boobie Miles

Question 203

A figure of speach that compares 2 things using words like “like” and “as”

Answer 203

Similie

Question 204

What is the most commonly used word in the English language

Answer 204

The

Question 205

What is the word for 2 words that sound the same but have different meanings?

Answer 205

Homophone
Pear/pair
Flower/flour
Sea/see
Right/write
Brake/break
Hear/here

Question 206

What is the name of the 2 main characters in Of Mice and Men

Answer 206

George and Lenny

Question 207

In of Mice and Men, what is Lennies favorite thing to talk about

Answer 207

Tending Colorful Rabbits on their dream farm

Question 208

What happens to Lenny at the end of Mice and Men

Answer 208

George shoots him in the back of the head to save him from Curly and his angry mob

Question 209

Who does Lenny accidentally kill in Of Mice and Men

Answer 209

Curly’s wife. She lets him touch her hair and she screams and Lenny squeezes her neck to try to quiet her

Question 210

What is the component in manual vehicles that connects the engine to the transmission and allows you to engage or disengage power to the wheels

Answer 210

Clutch

Question 211

What house do Harry, Hermoine and Ron live in

Answer 211

Griffindor

Question 212

Russel Wilson threw a game losing interception in the endzone to who

Answer 212

Malcolm butler

Question 213

Which Bills player suffered cardiac arrest after a hit in 2023

Answer 213

Demar Hamlin

Question 214

Which QB has the record for most career passing touchdowns

Answer 214

Tom Brady

Question 215

Which QB is the all time leader in career passing yards

Answer 215

Tom Brady

Question 216

What is the movie where kids find a treasure map and set out to find treasure left from the pirate one-eyed Willie

Answer 216

The Goonies

Question 217

What is the main character from Rugrats

Answer 217

Tommy Pickles

Question 218

What is the name of the chipmunk in SpongeBob that lives in a bubble

Answer 218

Sandy Cheeks

Question 219

What is the show with the character named coconut head

Answer 219

Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Question 220

What is the main character in the show Recess

Answer 220

T.J Detweiller

Question 221

Who is the old crabby teacher/playground monitor in the show Recess

Answer 221

Ms. Finster

Question 222

Who is the manager of the Tipton in Sweetlife of Zach and Cody

Answer 222

Mr. Moseby

Question 223

What is the main character in Fairly Odd parents and what are the name of his fairly godparents

Answer 223

Timmy Turner
Cosmo and Wanda

Question 224

What is the name of the last Air Bender

Answer 224

Ang

Question 225

What is the name of the Big Red Dog in the children’s TV show and book

Answer 225

Clifford

Question 226

How many sides are there on a octagon
Pentagon?
Hexagon?

Answer 226

Octagon = 8 sides
Pentagon = 5 sides
Hexagon = 6 sides

Question 227

What do the below roman numerals stand for
I
IV
V
X
XIV
L
C

Answer 227

I = 1
IV = 4
V = 5
X = 10
XIV = 14
L = 50
C = 100

Question 228

What is the purpose of the breaker box

Answer 228

To distribute electrical power and protect circuits from overload

Question 229

What is the purpose of a sump pump

Answer 229

To remove water from basements and prevent flooding

Question 230

Which president created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education

Answer 230

Jimmy Carter

Question 231

Who took over after JFK was assassinated

Answer 231

Lyndon B Johnson

Question 232

Who took over after Richard Nixon resigned

Answer 232

Gerald Ford
- pardoned Nixon

Question 233

Name all the US presidents who have been assassinated

Answer 233

Abraham Lincoln (1865)
James A Garfield (1881)
William Mckinley (1901)
John F Kennedy (1963)

Question 234

Which president is responsible for the Louisiana Purchase

Answer 234

Thomas Jefferson

Question 235

Who took over after Lincoln was assassinated

Answer 235

Andrew Johnson

Question 236

Who was Goerge W Bush running against in the 2000 Election that was highly contested and ended up having to be settled in court

Answer 236

Al Gore - Served as Bill Clintons VP the prior 4 years

Question 237

Who was the youngest person elected president

Answer 237

JFK (43)

Question 238

Who was the president during WW1 that created “The Fourteen Points” which outlined his vision post WW1

Answer 238

Woodrow Wilson

Question 239

What is Teddy Roosevelt known for

Answer 239

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick
National Parks
Trust Busting - Breaking up Monopolies

Question 240

Which president created the US highway system and NASA

Answer 240

Dwight Eisenhower

Question 241

What does NASA stand for

Answer 241

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Question 242

How many satellites are currently orbiting in space

How do satellites communicate with objects on earth

Answer 242

10,000

Satellites communicate with objects on Earth using radio waves and microwaves, which are forms of electromagnetic radiation. This process involves sending and receiving data through antennas on both the satellite and ground stations.

Question 243

Which planet is closest to the sun

Answer 243

Mercury

Question 244

How many days does it take earth to orbit the sun

Answer 244

365.25 years. The .25 is why we have a leap year every 4 years

Question 245

Which planet is farthest from the sun

Answer 245

Neptune

Question 246

Which president died from pneumonia after giving his inaugural address

Answer 246

William Henry Harrisson

Question 247

What did the Berlin Wall separate and when was it removed

Answer 247

East Germany (communist) and West Germany (Democratic and Capitalist). Removed in 1989

Question 248

How did Hitler die

Answer 248

Suicide in his bunker as the allies were closing in on him. Hitler instructed his men to burn him and his wife’s body to prevent the allies from taking them

Question 249

What was the small prison that is located on an island in San Fransisco Bay that housed criminals like Al Capone

Answer 249

Alcatraz

Question 250

In what years did the cardinals win their most recent championships

Answer 250

2006 and 2011

Question 251

Who did the Blues beat in the Stanley Cup finals

Answer 251

Boston Bruins in 7 games

Question 252

How many World Series do the cardinals have

Answer 252

11

Question 253

Who was the commanding general of the Union army

Answer 253

Ulysses S Grant

Question 254

Which interstates run east to west

Answer 254

Even numbered interstates

Question 255

According to evolution, when was earth formed

Answer 255

4.6 billion years ago

Question 256

Roughly, how many years ago did Jesus die

Answer 256

2024 (More like 1991 it is believed Jesus actually died in 33AD)

Question 257

After being on the Mount Sinai for 40 days and 40 nights, Moses comes down with a tablet that has what written on it

Answer 257

The 10 commandments

Question 258

When Moses descends Mount Sinai, What are the Israelites doing that angers him

Answer 258

Worshipping a Golden Calf

Question 259

How many of the plagues can you name that God sent to the Egyptians

Answer 259

1. Turns the Nile River into blood
2. Sends swarms of frogs
3. Plague of lice or gnats
4. Plague of flies
5. Plague of livestock disease
6. Plague of boils on the skin
7. Plague of hail
8. Plague of locusts
9. Plague of darkness
10. Death of the firstborn

Question 260

Name the allied powers in WW1

Answer 260

United Kingdom
Russia
France
United States
Italy
Japan
Belgium

Question 261

Name the Central Powers in WW1

Answer 261

Germany
Austria Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria

Question 262

What does the United Kingdom consist of

Answer 262

England
Scottland
Wales
Northen Ireland

Question 263

Give the decimal equivalent
1/8
3/8
5/8
7/8

Answer 263

.125
.375
.625
.875

Question 264

What is the name of the van in Scooby Doo

Answer 264

The Mystery Machine

Question 265

What is the names of the 2 girls in Scooby Doo

Answer 265

Velma and Daphne

Question 266

What is the max annual contribution to a Roth IRA
What is the max annual contribution to a 401K

Answer 266

Roth = $6,500
401K = $22,500

Question 267

What is an individual or firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions. They earn a commission fee for their services

Answer 267

Broker
-Stockbroker
-Real Estate Broker
-Insurance Brokers
-Mortgage Broker

Question 268

Who killed Abraham Lincoln

Answer 268

John Wilkes Booth

Question 269

The Pilgrim, Roanoke and Jamestown settlers came from where

Answer 269

England

Question 270

Who was the leader of the pilgrims

Answer 270

William Bradford

Question 271

What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom

Answer 271

United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland
- England
-Scottland
-Wales

Question 272

Who is the MLB commissioner
How many MLB games are there in a season

Answer 272

Rob Manfred
162

Question 273

What year did the Whitehouse burn down and who did it

Answer 273

1814 and the British

Question 274

How long was prohibition

Answer 274

13 years - 1920 -1933

Question 275

The illegal making of a banned substance or object is known as

Answer 275

Bootlegging

Question 276

What is another name for the French and Indian War. It is more-so for describing the global war

Answer 276

Seven Years War (1756 -1863). Sometimes considered the first world war since it spanned 5 continents

Question 277

Money that has value because the government maintains it and people have faith in its value, rather than it being backed by something

Answer 277

Fiat

Question 278

A blockchain that runs off brute strength is known as what

Answer 278

Proof of Work Blockchain

Question 279

A blockchain that runs off a system similar to a raffle is known as what

Answer 279

Proof of Stake Blockchain

Question 280

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically as a distribution of profit

Answer 280

Dividend

Question 281

Who is the frontiersman who contributed to westward expansion by exploring the Kentucky wilderness, creating the wilderness trail and had several confrontations with Natives

Answer 281

Daniel Boone - Established Boonesborough

Question 282

Where is the MLB hall of fame
Where is the NFL hall of fame

Answer 282

Cooperstown, New York
Canton, Ohio

Question 283

This is a term used in options trading and refers to the predetermined price at which the holder of an options contract can buy or sell the underlying asset

Answer 283

Strike Price

Question 284

What is the brand name of well-known medicine or patch that prevents motion sickness

Answer 284

Dramamine

Question 285

Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs

Answer 285

Liver

Question 286

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance

Answer 286

Cerebellum

Question 287

How many chambers does the human heart have

Answer 287

Four

Question 288

What part of the human body is responsible for creating insulin

Answer 288

Pancreas

Question 289

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine

Answer 289

Kidneys

Question 290

How many total ribs are in the human body

Answer 290

24

Question 291

What type of joint allows for rotational movement

Answer 291

Ball and socket Joint (Shoulder)

Question 292

What is the primary function of red blood cells

Answer 292

Carry oxygen

Question 293

What is the name of the long tube that connects the throat to the stomach

Answer 293

Esophagus

Question 294

What part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions like thinking and planning

Answer 294

Frontal Lobe

Question 295

Answer 295

Jennifer Aniston
- Along Came Polly
- Horrible Bosses
- We’re the Millers

Question 296

Answer 296

Jason Bateman
-Ozark
- Horrible Bosses
- Bad Words
- The Changeup

Question 297

Answer 297

Tom Cruise
- Top Gun
- Mission Impossible
- Rain Man
- Jerry McGuire

Question 298

Answer 298

Leonardo DiCaprio
- Wolf Of Wall Street
- Catch Me If You Can
- The Great Gatsby
- Don’t Look Up

Question 299

Answer 299

Tom Hanks
- Castaway
- Saving Private Ryan
- Forest Gump
- Sully
- Apollo 13

Question 300

Answer 300

Brad Pitt
- Money Ball
- The Big Short
- Fight Club

Question 301

Answer 301

Will Smith
-iRobot
- Pursuit of Happiness
- Men In Black
- I Am Legend

Question 302

Answer 302

Ben Stiller
- Dodgeball
- Along Came Polly
- Happy Gilmore
- Meet The Parents
- Meet the Fockers

Question 303

Answer 303

Channing Tatum
- 21 Jump Street
- Magic Mike
- White House Down

Question 304

Answer 304

Vince Vaughn
- Dodgeball
- Wedding Crashers
- Hacksaw Ridge
- Wedding Crashers

Question 305

Answer 305

Owen Wilson
- Wedding Crashers
- Behind Enemy Lines

Question 306

Answer 306

Mount Rushmore (South Dakota)

Question 307

Answer 307

Coliseum (Rome, Italy)

Question 308

Answer 308

Stonehenge (England)

Question 309

Answer 309

Eifel Tower (Paris, France)

Question 310

Answer 310

Burj Khalifa (Dubai)

Question 311

Answer 311

Niagara Falls (New York)

Question 312

Answer 312

Horseshoe Bend (Paige, Arizona)

Question 312

Answer 312

Grand Canyon (Arizona, Nevada, Utah)

Question 313

Answer 313

Bryce Canyon (Utah)

Question 314

Answer 314

Hoover Damn (Nevada)

Question 315

What river does the Hoover Dam Block and what does it form

Answer 315

Blocks the Colorado River and forms Lake Meade

Question 316

Where is Benghazi located

Answer 316

Libya

Question 317

In the 2000 presedential election, one state was separated by 547 votes which triggered a recount

Answer 317

Florida

Question 318

What was the name of the nuclear power plant that exploded in the Soviet Union leaving the area radioactive

Answer 318

Cheronobyl

Question 319

In what year was the Soviet Union disbanded

Answer 319

1991

Question 320

Which event started WW2

Answer 320

Germany invading Poland

Question 321

Who was the first US president to resign from office

Answer 321

Richard Nixon

Question 322

Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation

Answer 322

Abraham Lincoln

Question 323

How much did the US pay for the Louisiana Purchase

Answer 323

14 Million. 4 cents an acre

Question 324

What is the famous street in New Louisiana off of the French Quarter that Mardi gras parades down

Answer 324

Bourbon Street

Question 325

What is the headquarters of the United States National Defense called

Answer 325

Pentagon

Question 326

How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court

Answer 326

9

Question 327

Who is the only U.S. president to serve more than 2 terms

Answer 327

FDR - Served 4 terms

Question 328

Which country did Sadaam Hussein lead as President

Answer 328

Iraq

Question 329

Who was the only U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms

Answer 329

Grover Cleveland

Question 330

What government agency was created after the 9/11 attacks to coordinate national security

Answer 330

Department of Homeland Security

Question 331

What international agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Answer 331

The Paris Agreement

Question 332

Which US document begins with the words “We the People”

Answer 332

The Constitution

Question 333

What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to win the U.S. election

Answer 333

270

Question 334

What does IRS stand for

Answer 334

International Revenue Service

Question 335

Which US President signed the Indian Removal Act into law

Answer 335

Andrew Jackson

Question 336

What do we call the presidents group of advisors such as the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense

Answer 336

The Cabinet

Question 337

What political ideology is associated with the works of Karl Marx and Frederick Engels

Answer 337

Communism

Question 338

Which U.S. president famously said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”

Answer 338

FDR

Question 339

What treaty ended WW1

Answer 339

Treaty of Versailles

Question 340

What world leader famously gave the Iron Curtain Speech in 1946

Answer 340

Winston Churchill

Question 341

What world leader famously gave the Iron Curtain Speech in 1946

Answer 341

Winston Churchill

Question 342

What component in modern cars replaced the carburetor by precisely controlling the air/fuel mixture

Answer 342

Fuel Injectors

Question 343

Which part of the engine controls emissions by converting harmful gases into less harmful substances

Answer 343

Catalytic converter

Question 344

What car component chargers the battery and power the cars electrical system while running

Answer 344

Alternator

Question 345

What part of an internal combustion engine converts linear motion into rotational motion

Answer 345

Crankshaft

Question 346

Where is Disney World Located

Answer 346

Orlando

Question 347

Which engine component opens and closes the engines intake and exhaust valves

Answer 347

Camshaft

Question 348

What part of the engine moves up and down in a cylinder

Answer 348

Piston

Question 349

What is the component in a manual vehicle that disconnects the engine from the transmission temporarily while switching gears

Answer 349

Clutch

Question 350

What is the main by-product of burning fossil fuels

Answer 350

CO2

Question 351

What country is known for harnessing geothermal energy due to its volcanic activity?

Answer 351

Iceland

Question 352

What element is primarily used as fuel in nuclear reactors

Answer 352

Uranium

Question 353

What is the term for energy derived from organic material like plants and animal waste

Answer 353

Biomass energy

Question 354

In physics, what is the unit of force

Answer 354

Newton

Question 355

What does HVAC stand for in building systems

Answer 355

Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and cooling

Question 356

What type of biofuel is derived from corn or sugarcane

Answer 356

Ethanol

Question 357

In fluid dynamics, what term describes the resistance of a fluid to flow

Answer 357

Viscosity

Question 358

What is the unit of electric current

Answer 358

Amps

Question 359

Which renewable energy source relies on the Earth’s heat to generate power?

Answer 359

Geothermal Energy

Question 360

What material is commonly used as a binding agent in concrete

Answer 360

Cement

Question 361

What material is known for its high electrical conductivity, making it ideal for wiring

Answer 361

Copper

Question 362

What is the name of the process used to create complex parts by melting and solidifying metal powders

Answer 362

Additive manufacturing

Question 363

What is a device that regulates the speed of an engine

Answer 363

Governor

Question 364

In the movie 1917, What is the primary mission given to the 2 soldiers

Answer 364

To deliver a message to stop an attack

Question 365

In the movie Divergent, what faction does Tris choose

Answer 365

Dauntless

Question 366

The code name for the allied D-Day invasion was what

Answer 366

Operation Overlord

Question 367

D-Day took place where

Answer 367

The beaches of Normandy in France

Question 368

What is the name of the boy who is killed in Lord of The Flies

Answer 368

Piggy

Question 369

What first basemen did Lou Gehrig replace in 1925 for the Yankees

Answer 369

Wally Pip

Known as getting “Wally Pipped”. Wally sat out a game where he said he had a headache. Lou replaced him for that game, played well, and Wally never got the job back. Lou then went on to play 2,130 consecutive games which was the record until Ripkin Jr broke it.

Question 370

When is bow season in Illinois?
When is shotgun season?

Answer 370

Bow Season: October 1st - January 19th
Shotgun Season: 2 weekends: November 22 - 24 and December 5-8

Question 371

What is the name of the boy who wins a Golden Ticket and gets to tour Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory

Answer 371

Charlie Bucket

Question 372

What does Violet Beaureguard turn into after trying the experimental chewing gum

Answer 372

A giant blueberry

Question 373

Around the time of the French Revolution society was divided into three estates. What were they

Answer 373

First Estate: Clergy - Members of the Catholic church: Priests, bishops, popes, cardinal
Second Estate: Nobility - Wealthy land owners, high millitary officials
Third Estate: Peasants, Commoners (Paid majority of the taxes, No power)

Question 374

What time frame was the French Revolution

Answer 374

1789 - 1799

Question 375

What was the result of the French Revolution

Answer 375

Changed France from a Monarchy to a democracy and created social equality

Question 376

What is Will Ferrels Character’s name in anchorman

Answer 376

Ron Burgandy

Question 377

Where did the Renaissance era originally take place

Answer 377

Italy - Cities like Florence, Venice and Rome were cultural hubs where art, science literature and philosophy flourished

Question 378

Columbus and Magellan both received funding for their voyages from who.

Answer 378

Spain

Question 379

Which scientist came up with the idea that the sun was the center of the universe and earth and all other planets orbit around the sun (Heliocentric Theory)

Answer 379

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543)

Question 380

Who is known for using one of the first telescopes and supported the Heliocentric Theory

Answer 380

Galileo, Galilei (1564 - 1642)

Question 381

In the Greek Mythology story of Troy, Paris is presented with a golden apple and he has to chose between the Gods. Who does he chose

Answer 381

Aphrodite - She bribes him with the promise of love with the most beautiful women on earth

Aphrodite is the god of love, beauty, desire and fertility

Question 382

What is the name of the queen of Sparta that Paris falls in love with? Who was already married to?

Answer 382

Helen
She is married to Menelaus

Question 383

The war between Troy and Sparta after Paris steels the queen from Menelaus is known as what

Answer 383

Trojan War
- Greek mythology

Greeks ultimately win by cleverly hiding troops in a large golden hourse

Question 384

How does Achilles die

Answer 384

By an arrow to the heel, his one vulnerable spot

Question 385

The Trojan War is detailed in which of Homers stories

Answer 385

The Iliad

Question 386

Which story by Homer details the Greeks return home to Ithica after the Fall of Troy in the Trojan War

Answer 386

The Odyssey

Question 387

What battle marked the defeat of Napolean Bonaparte and ended his rule as the emperor of France

Answer 387

The Battle of Waterloo (1815)

Question 388

Who was the Commander in Cheif of the Texian Army and later the first President of the Republic of Texas

Answer 388

Sam Houston

Question 389

Name 2 famous Native American warriors/leaders that led the Natives in the battle of Little Big Horn

Answer 389

Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

Question 390

Who was the Native American who was Lewis and Clarks guide and interpreter

Answer 390

Sacagawea

Question 391

Who was the Native American woman of the Powhatan tribe that fell in love with John Smith of the Jamestown colony

Answer 391

Pocohontas

Question 392

Where was Lincoln assassinated

Answer 392

Ford Theater

Question 393

Who killed JFK

Answer 393

Lee Harvey Oswald

Question 394

Which president signed off on the creation of the transcontinental railroad

Answer 394

Lincoln

Question 395

How many people died on the sinking of the Titanic in 1912

Answer 395

1,500 died, 705 survived

Question 396

The Gulf of Tonkin incident led to increased military involvement where?

Answer 396

Vietnam
- North Vietnamese PT boats were allegefdly shooting missles at US ships

Later investigation revealed that the 2nd attack likely never happened

Question 397

What is the term for a legal right that allows a person or entity to use another person’s land for a specific purpose

Answer 397

Easement

Question 398

What role does a pacemaker play

Answer 398

Regulates heartbeat

Question 399

Who is considered the Father of Modern Economics

Answer 399

Adam Smith

‘Wealth of nations’ published in 17767

Question 400

What term best describes the value of the next best alternative forgone when making a decision

Answer 400

Opportunity cost

Question 401

What is the economic term for the total market value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a given period

Answer 401

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The US has a goal of 2% GDP growth per year

Question 402

What is the primary tool used by Central Banks to control inflation

Answer 402

Interest Rates

Interest rates were set to 20% in 1980 to fight 14% inflation

Question 403

What economic indicator measures the average change overtime in the prices of a market basket of consumer goods and services. Measures inflation

Answer 403

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Question 404

What economic indicator measures the health of the manufacturing sector

Answer 404

Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

Question 405

What is the “Invisible Hand Theory” which was developed by Adam Smith in his book “The Wealth of Nations (1776)”

Answer 405

That the free market will regulate itself due to people pursuit of their own self-interest. Describing how competition is good for the market.

Question 406

Which Spanish Conquistador conquered the Aztecs

Answer 406

Hernan Cortes

Question 407

The Aztecs, Incas and Mayans all resided in which area

Answer 407

Mexico/ South America

Question 408

What side did George Washington fight on in the French and Indian War

Answer 408

British

Question 409

Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and what were they known to do to British Tax Collectors

Answer 409

Sam Adams
Tarred and Feathered Tax Collectors

Question 410

Who did the Famous ride where we proclaimed “ The British are coming the British are coming”

Answer 410

Paul Revere

Question 411

Which battle started the Revolutionary War

Answer 411

Battle of Lexington

Question 412

Who wrote the book “Common Sense” that strongly advocated for American Independence in 1776

Answer 412

Thomas Paine

Question 413

Why did Britain need to pass extra taxes such as the stamp act, tea act, sugar act, quartering act, etc.

Answer 413

They were in debt following the French and Indian

Question 414

Which group organized the Boston tea Party

Answer 414

Sons of Liberty

Question 415

What acts did the British pass as retaliation for the Boston Tea Party

Answer 415

Intolerable Acts

Question 416

Which explorer is famous for trying to find the Fountain of Youth

Answer 416

Juan Ponce de Leon

Question 417

Who is credited for the discovering and naming of Florida

Answer 417

Juan Ponce de Leon

Question 418

Who did Pocohontas end up marrying

Answer 418

John Rolfe

Question 419

What was the name of the Leif Ericksons Norse Establishment in Canada

Answer 419

Vinland

Question 420

What was the purpose of Columbus’s voyage

Answer 420

To find a direct westward trade route to Asia, specifically India. European nations needed an alternative route to bypass the Ottoman Empire

Question 421

What was the name of the document drafted by the Pilgrims that established their civil government

Answer 421

Mayflower Compact

Question 422

If you were traveling to Russia from St. Louis, would it be faster to travel east or west

Answer 422

West. Bering land bridge connected Alaska and Siberia

Question 423

If you were traveling to Europe from St. Louis, would it be faster to travel east or west

Answer 423

East

Question 424

If you were traveling to Asia from St. Louis, would it be faster to travel east or west

Answer 424

West. War in the Pacific

Question 425

What document governed America before the constitution

Answer 425

The Articles on Confederation

Question 426

What is a tax on goods imported from another country

Answer 426

Tariff

Question 427

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution

Answer 427

James Madison

Question 428

Who was the United States first Secretary of the Treasury

Answer 428

Alexander Hamilton

Question 429

Who was John Adam’s Vice president

Answer 429

Thomas Jefferson

Question 430

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner

Answer 430

Francis Scott Key

Question 431

How many Texans survived the siege on the Alamo

Answer 431

Zero

Question 432

The capital of Texas is named after who

Answer 432

Stephen F Austin

Question 433

What book is credited for bringing the injustices of slavery to the forefront in the north

Answer 433

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Question 434

Who was elected president of the Confederacy

Answer 434

Jefferson Davis

Question 435

Where is Fort Sumter Located

Answer 435

Charleston, South Carolina

Question 436

What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War

Answer 436

Gettysburg

Question 437

Where did Robert E Lee surrender to Ulysses S Grant

Answer 437

Appomattox Court

Question 438

What was the first battle of the Civil War

Answer 438

Fort Sumter

Question 439

What does Oceana consist of

Answer 439

Australia and New Zealand

Question 440

What continent is does Russia consist of

Answer 440

Both Europe and Asia. It is transcontinental

Question 441

What is the largest continent

Answer 441

Asia

Question 442

What are bands of people who move from place to place to support their livelihood

Answer 442

Nomads

Question 443

What is a bronze a mixture of

Answer 443

Copper and tin

Question 444

What is the theory that modern man first arose in Africa and began migrating to other parts of the earth

Answer 444

Out of Africa Theory

Question 445

The flight of Hebrews out of Egpt in 1400 BC led by Moses is referred to as what

Answer 445

The Exodus

Question 446

What are the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible called

Answer 446

The Torah

Question 447

Which Jewish holiday celebrates the Exodus

Answer 447

Passover

Question 448

What is the belief that after ones death the soul returns to earth in the form of a new life

Answer 448

Reincarnation

Question 449

Who set out to find the reasons for human suffering and became enlightened and created The Four Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path

Answer 449

Buddha

Question 450

Constructed near Rome, what building was established as the center of Rome’s circus and gladiatorial exhibitions

Answer 450

The Coliseum

Question 451

Who were agricultural laborers who were part of the Feudal System in medieval Europe. They were bound to land owned by a Lord and had very limited freedoms

Answer 451

Serf

Question 452

What is the name of the document created in 1215 that is cited as an early step in the development of constitutional law and influenced many of the key principles in the Bill of Rights and Constitution

Answer 452

Magna Carta

Question 453

What plague ravaged through Europe in the late 1300s and was carried into Europe by flees that lived on black rats? This plague wiped out 1/3 of Europe’s population

Answer 453

Bubonic Plague (Black Death)

Question 454

What is the term used to describe an imaginary perfect society

Answer 454

Utopia

Question 455

Where were the largest urban concentration of Native Americans north of Mexico located. They are characterized by massive burial mounds

Answer 455

Cahokia

Question 456

What separates Spain from Africa

Answer 456

Strait of Gilbraltar

Question 457

If you were traveling to Africa from St. Louis, would you fly east or west

Answer 457

East

Question 458

What is the name of the boy left behind in Home Alone

Answer 458

Kevin Mcallister

Question 459

What are the names of the two robbers in Home Alone

Answer 459

Harry and Marv

Question 460

In what year was the first assembly line introduced by Harrison Ford

Answer 460

1913

Question 461

What is the process of shaping metal using heat and pressure called

Answer 461

Forging

Question 462

Which material is known for its lightweight and high strength, often used in aerospace manufacturing?

Answer 462

Titanium

Question 463

What does ISO stand for in the context of quality management

Answer 463

International Organization for Standardization

Question 464

What does DMAIC stand for?

Answer 464

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.

Question 465

What is an continuous improvement philosophy that encourages small, incremental changes to improve processes.

Answer 465

Kaizen

Question 466

What does DPMO stand for

Answer 466

Defects Per Million Opportunities, a measure of process performance

Question 467

What are the seven types of waste in Lean?

Answer 467

Overproduction
Waiting
Transportation
Extra Processing
Inventory
Motion
Defects

Question 468

A practice where leaders go to the place where value is created to observe processes and engage with employees.

Answer 468

Gemba Walk

Question 469

Steel is mainly made up of which metal

Answer 469

Iron

Question 470

Reheating of metal to slightly soften it. Helpful to make metal more stress-free, distortion-free, and crack-free

Answer 470

Tempering

Question 471

Heat treating process that causes the metal to relax, removing the internal stresses.

Answer 471

Annealing

Question 472

Pure water boils at

Answer 472

212 Fahrenheit

Question 473

Molten solder flows between the 2 base metals being soldered because

Answer 473

capillary attraction

Question 474

When soldering why should flux be used?

Answer 474

Helps the solder flow and prevents oxidation

Question 475

A test instrument that can measure things such as voltage, current, resistance, and microamps is called a

Answer 475

Multimeter

Question 476

The 3 major parts of an atom are the

Answer 476

Electron, Proton, Neutron

Question 477

What is the term for a material that does not conduct electricity easily

Answer 477

Insulator

Question 478

What unit is resistance measured in

Answer 478

ohms

Question 479

What tool makes external threads on a bolt/rod/pipe

Answer 479

Die

Question 480

What tool makes internal threads on a hole

Answer 480

Tap

Question 481

What type of tape is commonly used in plumbing to seal pipe threads

Answer 481

Teflon Tape

Question 482

Who is the main antagonist in The Little Rascals movie?

Answer 482

Waldo

Question 483

What is the name of Alfalfa’s love interest in the movie?

Answer 483

Darla

Question 484

What club do the boys in The Little Rascals belong to

Answer 484

The “He-Man Woman Haters Club

Question 485

Give me 3 famous little rascal quotes

Answer 485

Dear Darla, I hate your stinkin’ guts. You make me vomit. You’re the scum between my toes. Love, Alfalfa
Were goin to the race, were gonna win first place, you have an ugly face, no your mom does
We got a dollar, we got a dollar, we got a dollar, hey, hey, hey, hey
Quick! What’s the number for 9-1-1?

Question 486

In Outer Banks, what is the name of the group of friends led by John B?

Answer 486

Pogues

Question 487

In Outer Banks, what is the Pogues rival group

Answer 487

Kooks

Question 488

Who is the Pogue with a troubled family life and often clashes with the Kooks?

Answer 488

JJ

Question 489

Which Pogue has a scholarship that’s important to their family’s future

Answer 489

Pope

Question 490

Who is the young protagonist Pokémon trainer who touts the Pokémon Pikachu

Answer 490

Ash Ketchum

Question 491

Who are the 4 main characters in Sout Park

Answer 491

Eric Cartman
Stan Marsh
Kenny
Kyle

Question 492

In Shameless, what is the name of the Gallagher family’s father

Answer 492

Frank Gallagher

Question 492

What actor plays the role of Eleven in Stranger Things

Answer 492

Millie Bobby Brown

Question 493

In Shameless, who is the oldest Gallagher sibling

Answer 493

Fiona Gallagher

Question 494

What breed is Shrek

Answer 494

Ogre

Question 495

Who is Shrek’s best friend and sidekick

Answer 495

Donkey

Question 496

What is the name of Shrek’s love interest who later becomes his wife

Answer 496

Princess Fiona

Question 497

In the first Shrek movie, who is the main antagonist that tries to marry Princess Fiona

Answer 497

Lord Farquaad

Question 498

What is the name of the fictional character who ages backwards

Answer 498

Benjamin Button

Question 499

In the Hangover, who is the fourth member of the bachelor party who goes missing?

Answer 499

Doug

Question 500

In the Hangover, what animal do the guys find in their hotel room when they wake up after the night of partying

Answer 500

Tiger

Question 501

What is the name of Napolean’s Dynamites class friend who runs for class president

Answer 501

Pedro

Question 502

What does Katniss use as a symbol of rebellion throughout the Hunger Games series?

Answer 502

The Mockingjay

Question 503

What is the name of Katniss’s male counterpart from her district in the first Hunger Games?

Answer 503

Peeta Mellark

Question 504

What is the name of Katniss’s close male friend in District 12

Answer 504

Gale

Question 505

Who is Katniss and Peeta’s Mentor from District 12

Answer 505

Haymitch

Question 506

In Catching Fire, what event forces Katniss to re-enter the arena?

Answer 506

The Quarter Quell, which requires previous victors to compete again.

Question 507

In Wolf of WallStreet, what is the name of the main character, played by Leonardo DiCaprio?

Answer 507

Jordan Belfort

Question 508

In Wolf of WallStreet, what illegal practice does Belfort, and his firm engage in?

Answer 508

Pump and dump schemes, where they artificially inflate stock prices to sell them at a profit.

Question 509

In Wolf of WallStreet, who plays Naomi Lapaglia, Jordan’s second wife?

Answer 509

Margot Robbie

Question 510

In the Blindside, which actress plays the role of Leigh Anne Tuohy, Michael’s adoptive mother?

Answer 510

Sandra Bullock

Question 511

What is the name of the Cubs fan who interfered with a play during the 2003 National League Championship Series

Answer 511

Steve Bartman

Question 512

What are the 2 famous restaurants in Chicago that serve deep dish pizza

Answer 512

Lou Malnati’s
Giordano’s

Question 513

What ship or ships did Christopher Columbus sail on

Answer 513

Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria

Question 514

What ship or ships did the Pilgrims sail on

Answer 514

Mayflower

Question 515

Who won the French and Indian War

Answer 515

British

Question 516

When did Juan Ponce De Leon Land in FLorida

Answer 516

1513 - He did not establish a colony but came back in 1521 to do so but was wounded in a skirmish with natives and died

Question 517

What is the value a car manufacturer recommends the vehicle be sold at

Answer 517

MRP Value (Manufacturer Retail Price)

Question 518

What car logo is this

Answer 518

Bentley

Question 519

What car is this

Answer 519

Camero

Question 520

What car is this

Answer 520

Mercedes Benz

Question 521

What car is this

Answer 521

Mustang

Question 522

What car is this

Answer 522

Range Rover

Question 523

What car is this

Answer 523

Rivian

Question 524

What is the capital of south Korea

Answer 524

Seoul

Question 525

When women get breast implants, what material is used

Answer 525

Silicone

Question 526

What ocean covers Canada’s northern shoreline

Answer 526

Arctic Ocean

Question 527

Name the five oceans

Answer 527

Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Antarctic (Southern Ocean)

Question 528

What is the sea route that traverses the Canada’s northern icy sea line and ends with traversing to the Bering straight to head towards Asia

Answer 528

Northwest Passage

Question 529

This is a cliff in Southern Africa that juts out into the sea and serves as a key navigational point for ships traveling between Europe and Asia

Answer 529

Cape of Good Hope
- It became a critical stopover for ships on the trade route between Europe and Asia during the Age of Exploration.

Question 530

What is the capital of Germany

Answer 530

Berlin

Question 531

What is the capital of Netherlands

Answer 531

Amsterdam

Question 532

What is the capital of Belgium

Answer 532

Brussels

Question 533

What is the capital of Ireland

Answer 533

Dublin

Question 534

What is the capital of Greece

Answer 534

Athens

Question 535

What is the dividing line between North and South Korea called

Answer 535

38th parallel

Question 536

The US passed this legislation during WW2 that allowed the U.S. to provide military aid and supplies to Allied nations without requiring immediate payment.

Answer 536

Lend-Lease Act
- The act extended to all Allied nations, but Britain and the Soviet Union were the largest recipients.
- The aid included tanks, aircraft, trucks, food, and raw materials, which greatly supported the military operations of these countries.

Question 537

Name the 5 great lakes

Answer 537

Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Eerie
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario

Question 538

This location in the north Atlantic Ocean has a mysterious reputation due to stories of unusual disappearances of aircrafts, ships and people.

Answer 538

Bermuda Triangle

Question 539

This is a mysterious creature whose existence is claimed but not scientifically proven and is a symbol of Scottish Folklore. Often described as a large, long-necked aquatic animal resembling a prehistoric reptile

Answer 539

Loch Ness Monster

Question 540

This location was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires and was a cultural and economic hub due to its strategic location between Asia and Europe. Famous for its large defensive walls, but fell to the Ottoman Empire in 1453

Answer 540

Constantinople

Question 541

What does GMO stand for in terms of crops or animals

Answer 541

Genetically modified organisms

Question 542

Grain, in terms of cattle feed, refers to the seeds of which plants

Answer 542

Corn
Soybeans
Barley
Wheat
Alfalfa

Question 543

Nearly all crops grown in Illinois are used for what

Answer 543

Animal feed
Biofuel (Corn = Ethanol) (Soybeans = Biodiesel)

Question 544

Where is the Masters played at

Answer 544

Augusta National
Augusta, Georgia

Question 545

Where is Saint Andrews Links (Old Course) Golf Couse located

Answer 545

Scotland

Question 546

Where is Pebble Beach Golf Course located

Answer 546

Pebble Beach, California

Question 547

What ingredient is commonly added to water for teeth health

Answer 547

Fluoride

Question 548

This was 200 years of wars over the European Christians and Muslims over Jerusalem

Answer 548

Crusades

Question 549

Who do Muslims regard as the final prophet sent by God 600 years after Jesus

Answer 549

Muhammad

Question 550

What is the holy book of Islam

Answer 550

Quran

Question 551

How do Muslims view Jesus

Answer 551

As a highly revered prophet and messenger of God, born of the Virgin Mary, but not divine or the Son of God. They believe Jesus was not crucified but instead raised up by God.

Question 552

How does Muslims view of God differ from Christianity

Answer 552

Muslims believe in Allah, the one indivisible God who is not part of a Trinity.

Question 553

Which president had 4 terms and unexpectedly died in office

Answer 553

FDR

Question 554

Who was FDRs Vice President

Answer 554

Harry Truman

Question 555

The Zimmerman telegraph was intercepted by who?

Answer 555

Intercepted by Britain

Question 556

Where was Zimmerman from and who was he trying to turn against the United States during WW1. Who intercepted the Telegraph?

Answer 556

Zimmerman is from Germany
Tried to turn Mexico against US and promised to support them getting Texas, New Mexico and Arizona back
Intercepted by Britain

Question 557

A medical condition where the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels is known as what. This is due to insufficient insulin

Answer 557

Diabetic

Question 558

What is used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions

Answer 558

EpiPen

Question 559

What company is creating brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to enable direct communication between the brain and computers.

Answer 559

Neurolink

Question 560

What is the current rob taxi company operating in LA

Answer 560

Waymo

Question 561

On what mountain did Moses receive the 10 commandments

Answer 561

Mount Sinai

Question 562

What is the Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter, commemorating the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus

Answer 562

Pentecost

Question 563

What is the term that refers to the split of the Roman Catholic church in the west and the Eastern Orthodox church in the wast

Answer 563

The Great Schism
-The main differences between the 2 faiths has to do with the role of the Holy Spirit and the role of the Pope

Question 564

According to the bible, all of humanity is descendants of who

Answer 564

Noah

Question 565

Did Moses make it to the Promised Land

Answer 565

No, he was banned after disobeying Gods order to speak to a rock and water will come from it. Instead, he got angry and struck the rock

Question 566

Who are the sons of Adam and Eve

Answer 566

Abel and Cain

Question 567

What story in the bible explains the origin of different languages

Answer 567

The Tower of Babel
- After the flood, it was decided they would build a tower to heaven to speak to God. To prevent this, God confused their languages so they could no longer work together and communicate

Question 568

Where do Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit

Answer 568

Garden of Eden

Question 569

What is the Pentagon the headquarters of

Answer 569

The United States Department of Defense

Question 570

What is a group of senior military leaders from each branch of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force)

Answer 570

Chief of Staff

Question 571

If you shit a lot, you have a fast what

Answer 571

Metabolism

Question 572

What is beer made of

Answer 572

Water, Barley/wheat, hops (flowers of the hop plant) and yeast

Question 573

The wrench used to remove nuts on your tie is referred to as what

Answer 573

Lug nut wrench

Question 574

Jesus’s return and when humans will be judged for their sins is known as what

Answer 574

The Rapture

Question 575

Who was the general in American Revolution that was known for being a traitor

Answer 575

Benedict Arnold

Question 576

Hand trembles is a symptom of which disease

Answer 576

Parkinsons

Question 577

Who was the railroad worker who had a iron rod sent through the frontal lobe of his brain and survived but had a severely altered personality after the incident

Answer 577

Phineas Gage

Question 578

What is the private aerospace company Elon Musk founded. It has the goal to make space travel more plausible and eventually enable colonization of mars

Answer 578

SpaceX

Question 579

What is the satellite internet project that has the goal to provide high-speed internet access to underserved or remote communities. They use a large network of low orbit satellites in low earth orbit

Answer 579

Starlink

Question 580

The Russian government is often referred to as what

Answer 580

The Kremlin

Question 581

Who is the Colts head coach

Answer 581

Shane Steichen

Question 582

What is the name of the black detective in James Patterson’s Along Came a Spider

Answer 582

Alex Cross

Question 583

In the book Along Came a Spider, Gary Soneji has split personalities. What names does he go by for each

Answer 583

Gary Soneji - Good
Gary Murphy - Sociopath Kidnapper/Killer

Question 584

is an artificial object placed into orbit around a celestial body, typically Earth, to serve various purposes. Satellites are launched into space using rockets and can be positioned in different orbits, depending on their function.What device allows for WIFI, phone calls, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, global navigation, mobile communication, etc.?

Answer 584

Satelites

Purposes:
-Satellites enable global communication, including television broadcasting, internet access, phone calls, and military communication.
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), like GPS, help determine precise location and time anywhere on Earth.
- Satellites are used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and secure communication for national security.
- Satellites use sensors to collect data on Earth’s surface, oceans, and atmosphere for scientific research, disaster management, and resource management.

Question 585

What is the most commonly used turbine in power plants?

Answer 585

Steam Turbine

How it Works
1. Boiler or Reactor: Water is heated in a boiler (in fossil fuel plants) or a nuclear reactor to produce high-pressure steam.

2. Turbine: The steam is directed at the blades of the steam turbine, causing the turbine to spin.
3. Generator: The turbine is connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical energy from the spinning turbine into electrical energy.
4. Condensation: After the steam passes through the turbine, it is cooled and condensed back into water, which can be reheated in a closed loop.

Question 586

What is the voltage coming out of a standard outlet

Answer 586

120V

Question 587

What is a device that is designed to move fluids (liquid or gases) from one place to another

Answer 587

Pump

Question 588

What unit is electrical power measured in

Answer 588

Watts

Question 589

Name the 3 fossil fuels

Answer 589

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

Question 590

These can conduct electricity under certain conditions and insulate under others. They are the heart of modern technology due to their ability to control and manipulate electrical currents.

Answer 590

Semi-conductors

Question 591

What is a mechanical device that converts energy from a fluid (water, steam, air, hot gases) into rotational mechanical energy?

Answer 591

Turbine

Types:
- Steam Turbine
- Gas Turbine
- Wind Turbine
- Hyrdo Turbine

Question 592

What would be the main reason you would use propane over natural gas to heat your home

Answer 592

Your home is not close to a natural gas pipeline. Propane is stored in tanks that is easily transportable and accessible

Question 593

Name 3 applications where a pump is used

Answer 593

1.Water supply and wastewater management 2.Transportation of oil and gas
3. crop irrigation
4. shower
5. fire sprinkler systems
6. HVAC
7. Dish washer / washing machine
8. Car engine to circulate coolant
9. Swimming Pools to circulate water
10. Sump Pump

Question 594

A machine that takes in gas or air and squeezes it, increasing its pressure.

Answer 594

Compressor

Question 595

If you do not have a fiber line in your area, you likely have?

Answer 595

Cable Internet or high-speed DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

Question 596

A machine that turns mechanical power into electrical power creating a current output that can be used to supply current to various devices and systems

Answer 596

Generator

Question 597

The process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks to extract oil and gas

Answer 597

Fracking

Question 598

For outlets with 3 slots, what are the 3 separate wire names for each slot

Answer 598

Hot, Neutral and Ground

Question 599

What device measures the amount of power your home uses

Answer 599

Utility Meter

Question 600

What are the 2 main parts of the electric motor

Answer 600

Rotor and Stator

Question 601

An electronic device that converts alternating current into direct current. Commonly used to convert AC power from the grid to DC power that can be used to power electronic devices, charge batteries, etc.

Answer 601

Rectifier

Question 602

Name the 3 main types of powerplants

Answer 602

1. Fossil fuel power plants (Natural Gas and Coal)
2. Nuclear Power plants
3. Renewable energy power plants

Question 603

Name applications where fission occurs?

Answer 603

Nuclear Power generation, and nuclear weapons

Fission = Splitting of an atom

Question 604

Maintain a consistent voltage level in electronics.

Answer 604

Voltage Regulator

Question 605

Name some good insulators

Answer 605

Rubber, wood, glass, plastic

Question 606

What is the typical voltage in an outlet that hooks up a dryer, air conditioner, etc

Answer 606

240V

Question 607

The process of splitting a atom into 2 nuclei is known as:

Answer 607

Fission

Question 608

What type of outlets are used in industrial settings or for heavy machinery?

Answer 608

3-Phase Outlets

Question 609

What is the main function of a car’s alternator?

Answer 609

It generates electricity to charge the battery and power the vehicle’s electrical systems while the engine is running.

Question 610

Which component in a car is responsible for cooling the engine?

Answer 610

The Radiator

Question 611

What part of the car reduces noise from the exhaust system?

Answer 611

Muffler

Question 612

What is the name of the belt that drives components like the alternator and water pump?

Answer 612

Serpentine Belt

Question 613

What is the device that prevents wheels from locking up during braking?

Answer 613

Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Question 615

Who is taking over for John Mozelak as the Cardinals GM after the 2025 season

Answer 615

Chaim Bloom

Question 616

Who is taking over for John Mozelak as the Cardinals GM after the 2025 season

Answer 616

Chaim Bloom

Question 617

A hypothetical megastructure that surrounds a star to capture and utilize its energy output, typically associated with advanced civilizations (Type II on the Kardashev Scale).

Answer 617

Dyson Sphere

Question 618

The apparent contradiction between the high likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrial life, given the vast number of stars and planets in the universe, and the absence of any observable evidence, such as communication signals, artifacts, or direct contact, suggesting the existence of such civilizations.

Answer 618

Fermi Paradox

Question 619

This theory suggests that a highly improbable or insurmountable barrier exists in the process of evolution from simple matter to advanced, spacefaring civilizations. This filter could occur at any stage, such as the emergence of life, the development of complex organisms, the rise of intelligence, or the survival of advanced civilizations. It is often used to explain the Fermi Paradox, proposing that such a filter is why we have not observed evidence of extraterrestrial life despite the high probability of its existence.

Answer 619

The Great Filter Hypothesis

Question 620

What is the name of Tesla’s newly developed robot that is designed to assist humans with daily activities. Tesla aims to price it between $20,000 and $30,000

Answer 620

Optimus

Question 621

An ancient library founded in the 3rd century BCE in Egypt, it was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It housed a vast collection of texts across various fields of knowledge, including science, philosophy, and literature. Its destruction occurred in several stages, leading to the loss of much ancient knowledge.

Answer 621

Library of Alexandria

Question 622

This wrench has a movable jaw that allows it to fit various sizes of fasteners, making it versatile for different tasks.

Answer 622

Crescent Wrench

Question 623

A small, L-shaped wrench with a hexagonal cross-section, used to drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets. Commonly used in furniture assembly and machinery

Answer 623

Allen Wrench

Question 624

What is a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on its energy consumption. Planetary Civilizations, Stellar Civilizations, Galactic Civilizations, etc..

Answer 624

Kardashev Scale

Question 625

What is the main purpose of Insulin?
What does insulin dysfunction lead to?

Answer 625

To regulate blood sugar levels
Diabetes

Question 626

If you want to prevent your fastener from loosening from vibration thermal expansion or stress, what should you put on it

Answer 626

Loctite

Question 627

What is a mechanical component that is used to reduce friction between two moving parts and to support or guide rotating or sliding elements

Answer 627

Bearings

Question 628

If you are worried about friction enlarging a hole that is used to locate parts, what should you put in the hole

Answer 628

Bushing

Question 629

The US’s “base” in an other country that handles all diplomatic relations in the host country is called what

Answer 629

Embassy

Question 630

What was the purpose of ancient pyramids

Answer 630

Tombs for pharaohs

Question 631

Can you anodize steel

Answer 631

No, anodizing steel will just cause it to corrode

Question 632

What size engine does the Malibu have
What size engine does larger SUVs and trucks have

Answer 632

1.4L
2.0L

Question 633

This is a delicacy food consisting of salted fish eggs (trout, Salmon, Sturgeon)

Answer 633

Caviar

Question 634

Which insect plays an important role in pollination

Answer 634

Bee’s

Question 634

How do Bee’s contribute to pollination

Answer 634

Flowers produce nectar and pollen that bees use as food. Bees fly from flower to flower spreading the pollen and promoting genetic biodiversity

Question 635

When is the last day to contribute to Roth IRA every year

Answer 635

April 15th

Question 636

How many members are there in the Senate? In the house? How many US Senators does Illinois have?

Answer 636

Senate has 59 members. House has 119 members. Illinois has 2 Senators - Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (both democrats)

Question 637

Who is the current Governor of Illinois

Answer 637

JB Pritzker - Democrat. He was re-elected for a second term in 2022.

Question 637

How many justices are there in the supreme court and how long is a justices term

Answer 637

There are 9 justices in the supreme court. Their terms do not expire meaning they hold the position for life.

Question 638

What is the most populated city in the US

Answer 638

New York City - Which is more than double of the second largest, LA

Question 639

Why is gold used in electronics

Answer 639

Its a good conductor and doesn’t corrode
- Copper is a better conductor but isn’t as durable and corrodes

Question 639

What is the US largest export

Answer 639

Oil and Gas

Question 639

What are the top imports into the US

Answer 639

Crude Petroleum, Cars, Electrical Equipment, Computers

Question 639

1 human year is equivalent to how many dog years.

Answer 639

General answer is 1 human year = 7 dog years.

Technical answer: it varies by size and breed of the dog. First 2 years of a dogs life is equivalent to 24 human years. After that each human year is equivalent to 4-5 dog years.

Question 639

Name 5 dog breeds

Answer 639

Labrador Retriever
German Shepard
Bulldog
Beagle
Poodle
Boxer
Dachshund
Shih Tsu
Husky
Chihuahua
Bulldog
Pit bull
Border Collie
Pug
Great Dane

Question 640

What dog breeds are the best hunting dogs?

Bonus: Name the breed of Ava, Mitchs dog.

Answer 640

Hunting Dogs

• Labrador Retriever: good retrievers for duck hunting
• German Short haired Pointer: point out birds due to their good smell
• Weimaraner: Mitchs dog Ava I believe
• Vizsla: Luke dog

Question 641

What is the name of the main kid and the 2 bad guys in Home Alone

Answer 641

Kevin Mccalister played by Macaulay Culkin.

Bad guys: Harry and Marv

Question 642

How many teams are in each league - NBA, NFL, MLB

Answer 642

MLB: 30 teams
NFL: 32 teams
NBA: 30 teams

Question 642

Name 5 Cody Johnson songs

Answer 642

‘Til You Can’t
The Painter
Me and My Kind
Wild as You
Diamond in my Pocket
Long Live Cowgirls
Dirt Cheap

Question 643

What is a fine powder produced by the male parts of a flower that contains microscopic grains that are essential for plant reproduction

Answer 643

Pollen

Question 643

What is the birthday paradox? How many people are needed in a room where it’s more likely that someone has the same the birthday?

Answer 643

23 people. If there are 23 people in a room together. There is a greater than 50% chance that 2 people have the same bday. If you have 75 people in a room, there is a 99.9% chance that someone shares the same bday.

Probaility formula used to solve

Question 644

What is the most common name in the world for boys and girls.

Answer 644

Boys: Muhammad
Girls: Maria

Question 645

What is the liar paradox?

Answer 645

The Statement: This statement is false.

If the statement is true, then it must be false like it claims. If the statement is false, then it must be true. Logical loop in language with no resolution.

A similar example is the statement “I always lie”

If he’s telling the truth, the statement must be a lie, because if they always lie then he would technically always tell the truth.

Question 646

Name George Orwells two most famous books.

Answer 646

1984: Dystopian novel exploring surveillance, totalitarianism, and the manipulation of truth. “Big Brother”

Animal Farm: Satirical allegory about the Russian revolution and the rise of totalitarianism or “Stalinism”.

Question 647

What did the 13th amendment do?

Answer 647

Prohibits slavery.

Question 648

How many humans are there in the world

Answer 648

8.2 billion

Question 649

What actor plays the step dad in Daddy’s Home

Answer 649

Mark Wahlberg

Question 650

What test can you do to know if it is time to change your tires

Answer 650

The penny test - Insert the penny into the treads facing down and if you can see the top of Lincolns head it is time to replace the tires

Question 651

Which tires are likely to wear first on your car

Answer 651

Rear tires on rear wheel drive cars
Front tires on all wheel drive and FWD

Question 652

What is the standard drive train in the Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion

Answer 652

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Question 653

Which actor plays Marcus Luttrel in Lone Survivor

Answer 653

Mark Wahlberg

Question 654

What player dropped 13 points in 33 seconds to win the game when there team was down 12

Answer 654

Tracy Mcgrady

Question 655

What is the name of the Afghan who saves Marcus Lutrell in Lone Survivor

Answer 655

Gulab

Question 656

Answer 656

Penny Test

Question 657

Who baptizes Jesus

Answer 657

John the Baptist

Question 658

Who was the first person to go to Jesus’s tomb and see the stone removed

Answer 658

Mary Magdalene

Question 659

Who is the disciple who denied Jesus 3 times

Answer 659

Peter

Question 660

For Catholics, what sacrament comes after Baptism

Answer 660

First Communion or First Eucharist

Some people do confirmation before First Communion

Question 661

What does the “Iron Curtain” describe and what did the speech start

Answer 661

The growing divide between communist Russia and The Western Free World. Churchhills speech in Missouri led to the start of the Cold War

Question 662

How long are senators terms
How long are house of representatives terms
How long are governors’ terms

Answer 662

Senators = 6 years - Can serve multiple Terms
House of representatives = 2 years - Can serve multiple terms
Governors = 4 years

Question 663

Who is the well known leader of the KKK

Answer 663

David Duke

Question 664

List the steps to change a tire

Answer 664

1. Remove hubcap or wheel cover if there is one with flathead screwdriver
2. Loosen (break) lug nuts
3. Jack the vehicle up
4. Finish loosening lug nuts
5. Remove old tire and place new tire
6. Lightly tighten lug nuts
7. Lower car off jack
8. Finish tightening lug nuts

Question 665

What is the movie that has a virtual Utopia called OASIS which was created by James Halliday. Before Halliday died, he left behind a challenge and whoever solved/completed the challenge inherits control of the game and Halliday’s fortune

Answer 665

Ready Player One

Question 666

Who is the CEO of Blackrock

Answer 666

Larry Fink

Question 667

What is Brexit

Answer 667

BRitish EXit - A term used to describe the UK’s exit for the European Union. A vote was done in 2016, separation was finalized in 2019

Question 668

What is Operation Mockingbird

Answer 668

A CIA program initiated in the Late 1940s. The operation’s primary goal was to influence and control media outlets and journalists to shape public opinion domestically and abroad, particularly during the Cold War era.

Question 669

Name two of the most famous outlaws of the Wild Wild West in the late 1800s.

Answer 669

Billy the Kid - Escaped from jail numerous times, died at age of 21 from being shot by a sheriff

Doc Holliday - gambler, died of tuberculosis, deadly gunfighter

Jesse James - bank and train robber, murderer

Question 670

What was the standoff in 1993 in a town in Texas called where a religious cult called the Branch Davidians led by David Koresh squared off against Federal Law Enforcement leading to 10 deaths.

Answer 670

Waco Siege

Question 671

What is Operation Blue Beam

Answer 671

A conspiracy theory that claims there is a NASA project designed to implement a new world order through a staged global event. The theory claimed there was 4 steps to achieve total population manipulation:
1. Natural Disaster Hoaxes - Creation of artificial earthquakes to unearth archaeological discoveries that would challenge current religious beliefs
2. Massive Holographic Projections - Using holograms and sounds projections to simulate a fake alien invasion or divine appearances in the sky, tailored to resonate with different religious beliefs
3. Artificial Intelligence and Telepathic control: The use of technology to send messages directly into people’s minds, making them believe they came from a deity or alien entities
4. Messiah Arrival - A “Savior” would appear to unite humanity under a single authoritarian government

Widely Debunked

Question 672

What is the name of the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch

Answer 672

Buckingham Palace
- Located in Westminster

Question 673

What was Project MKUltra

Answer 673

A secret CIA Program in the United States Conducted during the Cold War era involving experiments on human subjects to explore the possibilities of mind control, brainwashing and psychological manipulation.

Initiative started in 1953 and ended in 1973

Operation mockingbird was an attempt to control the media. This was an attempt on individual human mind control via drugs and psychological torture

Question 674

What is the name of the liquid that is mixed with water to form engine coolant, which helps regulate the temperature of the engine. Protects the engine in freezing conditions and also raises the boiling point to prevent overheating

Answer 674

Antifreeze
- 50% water

Question 675

What was the Iran Contra Affair?
What administration was responsible?

Answer 675

The U.S secretly sold weapons to Iran in hopes for the release of American hostages in Lebanon. This violated the previously imposed arms embargo the U.S had on Iran. The profits from the arms sales were diverted to fund the Contras in Nicaragua. They believed the Contra army was a critical force in countering the spread of communism in Central America

This was during the Reagan presidency. This scandal tarnished his legacy, but ultimately his approval rating eventually recovered

Question 676

Who was the main orchestrator of the Iran Contra scandal and began the public face after the scandal was exposed

Answer 676

Oliver North
They got caught because a cargo plane carrying arms for the Contras was shot down resulting in an investigation which revealed the operation

Question 677

What is the sacrament where you ask for forgiveness (penance) to the priest or deacon

Answer 677

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Question 678

What is energy that is created by an object due to its motion. The amount of energy depends on the mass and velocity of the object. Any moving object has this energy, regardless of its motion

Answer 678

Kinetic Energy
KE = 1/2 (mass)(Velocity)^2

Question 679

What is the sacred chest described in the Hebrew bible that is said to contain the 10 commandments, Arron’s Rod, and a golden pot of manna. Made of wood with a golden lid, build by the Hebrews at the foot of Mount Sinai

Answer 679

The Ark of the Covenant
- Theories suggest it is in Ethiopia at at the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum, or beneath the temple mount in Jerusalem or lost or destroyed
- The ark disappeared after the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE

Question 680

This is said to be the worlds oldest known temple complex, containing massive\ pillars in formations. The pillars are intricately carved with depictions of animals such as birds, foxes, snakes and birds

Answer 680

Globekli Tepe
- Discovered by a farmer who noticed a stone sticking out of the ground in his field in 1963. Excavation of the location wasnt known until 1990
-Predates StoneHenge by 6000 years

Question 681

What was Y2K

Answer 681

Year 2000 Problem. This was a computer bug related to older systems storing/recording years using just the last 2 digits. So we we got to 2000, it could be confused with 1900, causing errors in date sensitive calculations and operations

Question 682

The show Narcos recounts stories from this guys life. He was the leader of the Medellin Cartel which was a dominant force in the cocaine market and supplied a majority of the drug to the United States.

Answer 682

Pablo Escobar
- Died in 1993
- Lived in Columbia

Question 683

This term describes the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing their advantageous traits to the next generation. It is a key mechanism of evolution, first described by Charles Darwin. Only the strongest will survive

Answer 683

Natural Selection or Darwinism

Question 684

was a 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in October 1962, during the Cold War. It is widely regarded as the closest the world ever came to nuclear war.

Answer 684

Cuban Missile Crisis
- Resolved by US made an agreement to remove their nuclear warheads in turkey and to not invade Cuba

Question 685

What was the actual name of Epstein Island

Answer 685

Saint James

Question 686

Where is the movie Black Hawk Down Based out of?
What was the name of the War Lord they were attempting to capture

Answer 686

Somalia
Mohammad Farah Adid
-the Somalian government collapsed in the early 1990s and Aidid and his militia were seizing all food and other international aid airdropped in

Question 687

If the government wanted to survey inside a building or underground obviously satellite imagery doesn’t work. What options do they have

Answer 687

Infra red sensors - All objects give off radiation. Infra-red sensors detect changes in temperature.

Ground Penetrating Radar - Sends radar pulses into the material and measures reflection

Ultrasound - Uses sound waves to detect changes in objects

X-Ray or Gamma-ray Imaging - Can look through structures and identify changes in density

Question 688

Afghanastan
Rainbow
Zombie
New Orleans
Infantry
Y2K
Yeti
Dick Butkiss
Rain man
Jason Bateman
Wolf of Wallstreet
Pluto
Radiation
Semiconductors
Waymo

Answer 688

Count to 10 and then recount 7+ of the words on the previous card

Question 689

Name 2 pre-historic elephants that lived during the ice age

Answer 689

Mammoths
Mastodons

Question 690

Name as many Simpsons characters as you can

Answer 690

Homer
Bart
Marge
Lisa
Maggie
Ned Flanders - Neighbor
Krusty the Clown
Milhouse - Bart’s best friend
Nelson - Bully

Question 691

There are three prominent male actors in The Departed. Name them

Answer 691

Matt Damon - Guy working as a cop but is secretly working for the mob

Leonardo Dicraprio - Guy working in the Mob but is secretly an undercover cop

Mark Wahlberg - Sergeant who works as one of the lead investigators. Last man standing after essentially everyone dies.

Question 692

What is the order of the 7 Harry Potter books written by J.K. Rowling

Answer 692

Sorcerer’s Stone
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phoenix
Half Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows

Question 693

How many moons are on Mars

Answer 693

2 - Phobos and Deimos

They are much smaller and less spherical than Earth’s moon.

Question 694

What are the difficulties with humans existing on Mars

Answer 694

Mars has a very thin atmosphere. It’s about 1% the thickness of Earth’s atmosphere. Little protection from harmful radiation from the sun.

CO2 makes up approx 95% of Mars atmosphere. Very little oxygen - unbreathable for humas

Temperature ranges from -80F to -195F

Question 695

Consider the compound CO2. Describe its chemical composition

Answer 695

CO2 is a compound made up of 1 Carbon atom and 2 Oxygen atoms in a fixed 1:2 ratio. The elements are chemically bonded by covalent bonds, which means the atoms share electrons.

CO2 plays a critical role in photosynthesis (how plants use light energy to produce their food).

Question 696

Name the two types of compound bonds in terms of elements.

Answer 696

Ionic Bond - Formed between a metal and a non-metal. Electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal.

Covalent Bond - Formed between 2 non-metals. Electrons are shared between atoms

Question 697

Who is the Greek Titan that is credited with giving fire to humanity

Answer 697

Prometheus

According to the myth - he defied Zeus (the king of the Gods) by stealing fire from mount Olympus and giving it to the humans. As a punishment for defying him, Zeus condemned Proemetheus to be bound to a rock, where an eagle would eat his liver every night since his liver would regenerate overnight*. Prometheus was eventually freed from this punishment by Hercules.

• The liver does have a remarkable ability to regenerate, but not in the extreme, instantaneous way the myth of Promethues suggests. Generally takes weeks to months.

Question 698

What does it mean if the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is below the signal line?

Answer 698

Bearish

If the MACD and Signal are both negative, that also indicates short term momentum is negative.

Question 699

Where did the pilgrims arrive at in the Americas

Answer 699

Pilgrims departed from England aboard the Mayflower and arrived at Plymouth Rock, which is in Cape Cod Massachusetts.

The Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock and working with the Natives to produce a successful Harvest is the reasoning behind Thanksgiving

Question 700

Who was the Cuban Revolutionist who helped establish a socialist state in Cuba and served as the Prime Minister from 1959-1976 and as its president from 1976-2008. He died in 2016

Answer 700

Fidel Castro

1961 - US attempted to overthrow him via the Bay of Pigs Invasion, which failed.

Question 701

Name as many Communist Nations as possible.

Answer 701

China
Cuba
Vietnam
North Korea
Laos

Communist countries are governed by a single political party. There is little to no room for significant political opposition. Communism supports a classless society where social and economic inequalities are eliminated. No private ownership of land or businesses.

Question 702

Can you buy land in China?

Answer 702

No

In China, all land is owned by the state. Citizens can then lease the land from the government. Leases are typically up to 70 years for Residential land.

Other Communist nations like Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam have similar policies

Question 703

The 2022 Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the best WR rooms of all time. Name them.

Answer 703

Chris Olave
Garrett Wilson
JSN
MHJ
Emeka Egbuka

Question 704

What is Newtons 1st Law

What formula describes Newton’s 2nd Law

Give an example of Newtons 3rd Law

Answer 704

1st Law: An object in motion will stay in motion. Object at rest will stay at rest.

2nd Law: F = ma

3rd Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Example: Foot pushes down on ground, ground pushes back

Question 705

What is it called when positive health outcomes are caused by the belief in the treatment rather than the treatment itself

Answer 705

Placebo Effect

Question 706

What is a material that can conduct electricity without any resistance when it is cooled below a certain critical temperature.

Answer 706

Superconductors

Without resistance (friction), once an electrical current is applied, it can flow indefinitely

Question 707

A type of computer that can solve complex problems much faster than standard computers by using qubits.

Answer 707

Quantum Computer

Unlike standard computers which use bits that are either 0 or 1, qubits can represent 0,1, or both at the same time due to a property called superposition.

Question 708

How is Bitcoin different from Ethereum?

Answer 708

Ethereum has smart contracts which allows for the creation of DApps. Bitcoin is primarily designed as a peer to peer digital currency and does not support smart contracts.

Ethereum is a programmable blockchain. Developers can build on it. Bitcoin’s scripting language is more limited and not designed for complex applications.

Ethereum is proof of stake. Bitcoin is proof of work. Proof of Stake (Eth) is much more energy efficient since no mining is required.

Ethereum transaction are much faster. Approx 50x faster.

Bitcoin has a max supply of 21 million. Ethereum’s supply is not capped.

Question 709

Which blockchain has a formal verification process to verify the correctness of code, which increases reliability and security.

Answer 709

Cardano

Question 710

What is the name of Jackie Moons team in the Movie Semi-Pro

Answer 710

Flint City Tropics

Question 711

What is the name the main character in the Movie Maze Runner

What is the name of the organization that put the people in the maze

What is the name of the girl who was the last ever person sent to the maze

Answer 711

Thomas

WICKED (World in Crisis: Killzone Experiment Department)

Teressa

Question 712

Ted Kaczynski was a domestic terrorist and anti-technology extremist who killed 3 people and injured 23. What was his alias. He lived in isolation in Montana with no electricity or internet and lived off the land. His manifesto criticizes technological improvements and their impact on society

Answer 712

The Unabomber
- Captured and arrested in 1996 after his manifesto was published in the newspapers and his brother recognized his writing style

Question 713

a psychological response where hostages or victims of abuse develop emotional bonds or feelings of loyalty toward their captors or abusers. This paradoxical reaction often occurs during prolonged captivity or abusive situations, where the victim begins to sympathize with the person causing them harm.

Answer 713

Stockholm Syndrome

Question 714

What year did the Blues win the Stanley Cup and who did they play

Who was coach

Name 5

Answer 714

2019 - Bruins in 6 games

Craig Berube

O’Reilly
Tarasenko
Pietrangelo
Binnington
Schenn
Schwartz
Perron
Robert Thomas

Question 715

How many bones are in the human body

Answer 715

206

Infants are born with 270 bones which gradually fuse together

Question 716

Who did the Cardinals beat in the 2011 World Series

Who did they play in the 2006 World Series

Who did the Cardinals lose to in the 2013 World Series

Answer 716

Texas Rangers (2011)
-David Freeze Game 6 heroics. Cardinals 11th World Series

Detroit Tigers (2006)
- David Eckstein was the MVP

Boston Redsox (2013)

Question 717

In the movie the Matrix, there are two pills red and blue. Below is descriptions. Which one is which
- Remaining in blissful unawareness, choosing comfort over confrontation
- Awakening or gaining deeper insight into things that are often hidden. Often referring to become aware of difficult or unsettling truths

Answer 717

Blue Pill: Remaining in blissful unawareness, choosing comfort over confrontation

Red Pill: Awakening or gaining deeper insight into things that are often hidden. Often referring to become aware of difficult or unsettling truths

Question 718

What is the name of Elon Musks infrastructure and tunnel construction company that is aiming to revolutionize urban transportation by building high speed underground transit

Answer 718

Boring Company
- Created the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop - Tesla’s transport people through a tunnel system
- Can bore utility tunnels for cables, water lines, and pipelines

Question 719

Name the general planting and harevest timeframe for each of the crops below

Corn
Soybeans
Wheat

Answer 719

Corn: Plant in April/May, Harvest in Sept-Nov

Soybeans: Plant in April/June, Harvest in Sept-Nov

Wheat: There’s Winter Wheat and Summer Wheat. Typically planted and harvest same as above.

Question 720

Can you describe the process of how wheat is harvested

Answer 720

1. Combine cuts the wheat at the base, gathering the stalks and heads (where grain is located)
2. Inside the combine, the grain kernels are separated from the stalks and husks by the use of a rotating drum.
3. Grain then passes through numerous sieves - Cleaning the grain and filtering out unwanted debris
4. Grain is stored in a holding tank within combine. Once full, it is unloaded into truck
5. The leftover stalks and other plant material (straw) are expelled out the back of the combine and left to dry for future bailing.

Question 721

What is a high-speed transportation system that uses low pressure tubes to move passengers or cargo pods at extremely high speeds (760MPH). Faster than planes or trains, is weatherproof since its in a sealed tube, and emits low levels of CO2

Answer 721

The Hyperloop

• Popularized by Elon in 2013, but several companies are working on hyperloop projects: Virgin Hyperloop, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and SpaceX

Question 722

What universal reference point is used to measure topography in certain reasons. You may say this peak is 10,000 FT above _______

What is the most widely used method today

Answer 722

Mean Sea Level
- stable across the globe due to gravity and oceanic equilibrium

North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88)
-The NAVD 88 is the most widely used reference today, and it adjusts for regional variations in Earth’s gravitational field, providing a more accurate standard for modern topographical measurements.

Question 723

What are the 2 most popular Hawaiin tourist islands

Answer 723

Maui - Known for the Road to Hana, Haleakal national park (volcano we biked down) and luxury resorts
Oahu - Home to Honolulu, Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor, etc.

Question 724

What is the, where is it located, and what does it symbolize

Answer 724

Tomb of the unknown solider

Located in Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington Virginia

Symbolized all the casualties of war

Question 725

Who is the Blues Coach

Who is the Blues General Manager

Answer 725

Jim Montgomery
- Head coach of the Bruins from 2022 - 2024. Coach of the Stars from 2020 - 2022
- Was the coach of the year in the 2022 - 2023 (Jack Adams Award)

Doug Armstrong
- Alexander Stein is the Special Assistant to the GM

Question 726

What is the term for the point when artificial intelligence becomes so advanced that it can improve itself autonomously, triggering rapid and uncontrollable technological growth. This process could lead to exponential advancements beyond human comprehension or control.

Answer 726

AI Singularity

Question 727

Name 7 ford vehicles

Answer 727

Fusion
Focus
Explorer
Ranger
Edge
Escape
F150
F250
Mustang
Focus
Taurus
Expedition
Bronco
Fiesta
Maverick

Question 728

Name 7 Chevy Vehicles

Answer 728

Corvette
Camaro
Malibu
Cruze
Impala
Trax
Trailblazer
Equinox
Traverse
Tahoe
Suburban
Silverado
Canyon
Colorado

Question 729

Name 3 Jeep Vehicles

Answer 729

Renegade
Compass
Grand Cherokee
Wagoneer

Question 730

A _______ is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water and heat as its only by-products. In a ________, hydrogen gas (H₂) is introduced at the anode, where it is split into protons (H⁺) and electrons (e⁻). Produces zero harmful emissions

Answer 730

Hydrogen Fuel Cell
-Used in: Transportation, Stationary Power Generation, Backup Power Generation
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell cars require hydrogen refueling stations, which are similar to a gas station. There are a couple in several states but majority of hydrogen refueling stations are in California
- Hydrogen needs to be stored at high pressures or in liquid form, which requires specialized infrastructure to handle safely

Question 731

Who was the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel based out of Mexico

Answer 731

El Chapo (Joaquin Guzman)
- Captured in 2019 and is serving a life sentence in Florence Colorado
- Has escaped prison twice, in 2015 and 2016

Question 732

Name the starting 5 of the 2005 Flying Illini

Answer 732

Deron Williams
Dee Brown
Luther Head
Dj Augistine
Roger Powell

Question 733

What is the name of the collection of ancient Jewish texts discovered between 1947 and 1956 in caves near Qumran that date back to the 3rd century BCE to the first century CE. The scrolls contain early copies of the Hebrew Bible, writings not included in the traditional bible, and documents related to the beliefs, rules and daily life of a religious group thought to be the Essenes, who lived in Qumran.

Answer 733

Dead Sea Scrolls
- These are the considered one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century

Question 734

What is the residence of the pope

Answer 734

The Vatican
-Home of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Home of the Sistine Chapel
- Pope Francis is the current pope

Question 735

What do you need to be able to drive a car in Alaska in the winter

Answer 735

1. Chains to wrap around your tires for traction
2. Engine Block Heater - Plugs into an outlet while you’re parked. Can be on a timer so it starts periodically to prevent freezing
3. Winter grade antifreeze to prevent engine from freezing
4. Full gas tank to prevent lines from freezing

Question 736

A ______ is a facility that houses a network of computing resources including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and backup infrastructure. These _______ provide the hardware and software necessary to process, store, and manage large amounts of data for businesses, governments and cloud service providers

Answer 736

Data Centers

Question 737

Say “hello” in each of the following languages:

Spanish
German
French
Japanese
Chinese
Russian

Answer 737

Spanish: Hola
German: Hallo (HAH-loh)
French: Bonjour
Japanese: Konnichiwa (こんにちは)
Chinese: Ni Hao (你好)
Russian: Zdravstvuyte or Privet (Pree-vyet)

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto - Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto - Japanese

Question 738

What symbols/characters do the Chinese write in

Answer 738

The Chinese use a logographic system called Hanzi.

Each character represents a syllable and often carries a meaning. Some of the characters resemble physical objects. For example, the character for mountain looks like a mountain.

Question 739

What was the writing system used by the ancient Egyptians

Answer 739

Hieroglyphics - Pictorial symbols that represent real objects, actions, sounds, or abstract ideas. Written language

Question 740

What languages use logographic scripts and which languages use variations of the general alphabet

Answer 740

Logographic Scripts:

Chinese
Japanese
Egyptian
Mayan

Alphabet:

English
Spanish - Same as English Alphabet but uses assents

French - Same as English Alphabet but uses assents

German - Same as English Alphabet but uses assents

Russian - Uses a form of the alphabet but it is different. 33 letters

Arabic - Read from right to left. Zero of the l=same letters as the English alphabet. 28 letters. Official language of almost all middle east countries

Hebrew - Also written and read right to left. 22 letters, zero the same as the English alphabet

The Phoenicians are generally credited with the creation of the alphabet around 1500 BC. The Greek Alphabet, which added vowel symbols, evolved from the Phoenician’s System. The Latin Alphabet evolved from the Greek Alphabet. The current alphabet is considered to be the Latin alphabet. 26 Letters.

Question 741

Describe how your phone connects to wifi in a very basic sense

Answer 741

A router is typically connected to the internet through a cable (Ethernet or Fiber Optic). This cable carries internet data as electric signals.

The circuit board inside the router collects the electric siganls and organizes them.

The data then goes to the antenna. The antenna converts these signals into radio waves. The antenna sends these radio waves out into the air.

Smart Phones contain a wifi chip and antenna. The antenna can detect when it gets in the range of where a router is sending radio waves. The antenna converts the radio waves to electric signals. The wifi chip decodes the electric signals.

The phone then sends radio waves back to the router saying it wants to connect.

Question 742

Explain the journey of how an ethernet cable starts and then physically enters a house/business.

Answer 742

Starts at an internet service provider (ex. Charter).

Travels underground or aerial via fiber-optic cables

There’s a junction box in a neighborhood where the main line splits off into individual lines for homes.

The cable enters the house typically through a wall outlet called a network access point or modem jack.

The cable then connects to the modem inside the home which then connects to the router.

Question 743

Transmission Lines - High Voltage lines that run from power plant to substation. Distribution lines carry the electricity from substations to a transformer in a neighborhood. Service Lines carry electricity from transformer where distribution line terminates to individual homes or businesses.

Where does a service line enter into a house?

Answer 743

Breaker Panel.

The electricity flows from the meter (tracks how much electricity you use) to the circuit breaker panel where it is then distributed through the house. Electrical wires run through each circuit breaker and then run to their designated outlets. The hot wire (black) carries the electricity from breaker to outlet. Neutral wire (white) carries electricity back to the panel. Ground wire (green) provides a path to the earth for safety in case of a fault.

The hotwire contains the 120V. Neutral wire contains 0V. The Voltage drop is what powers the device.

Question 744

What is Ohm’s Law

Answer 744

V = I x R

Fundamental principle in electrical engineering between voltage, current, and resistance.

Question 745

What is the reaction that drives pistons in an engine

Answer 745

Combustion

Air and fuel mixture creates a reaction that causes the temperature and pressure to increase. Spark plug ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture. Once ignited, a rapid chemical reaction (combustion) occurs. Heat is released and the gases expand rapidly.

These reactions drive the pistons up and down. As the gas expands, the piston is forced down. This turns the crankshaft via the connecting rod. The crankshaft pulls the piston back up as it continues to rotate. Combustion converts pressure energy into mechanical energy.

Question 746

I just flushed the toilet at the house in Maryville (urban area). Where is it going next?

Answer 746

Urban area - So most likely no septic system.

Water flows through a series of pipes which connects to the main drain line of the house. This main drain line is then connected to a larger municipal plumbing system which will lead to a wastewater treatment plant. The water is then cleaned and then relesed into local streams where it will eventually end up in the Mississippi River which then flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

Question 747

I just flushed the toilet at the house in Highland (rural area). Where is it going next?

Answer 747

Rural Area - Most likely uses a septic system. No wastewater treatment plant. Water flows through a series of pipes which connects to the main drain line of the house. This main drain line is then connected to a septic tank. Inside the tank, solids settle to the bottom. Liquid waste is sent out into a leach field where it is filtered and naturally purified by the soil. The liquid then disperses into the soil which helps further filter the liquid.

Notes:
- Leach field is a network of perforated pipes buried underground. Typically surrounded by rocks/gravel.
- Bacteria and other microorganisms help to breakdown the solids inside the septic tank.
- Septic tanks are typically pumped out every 3-5 years

Question 748

Describe how a wastewater treatment plant purifies waste

Answer 748

Preliminary treatment (Screening) - wastewater flows into the system and goes through different screens to catch debris, sticks, etc that may have entered the system.

Primary Treatment (Sedimentation) - Wastewater moves to a large settling tank where physical separation takes place. Wastewater sits still which causes soid materials (feces, food, waste) sinks to the bottom.

Secondary Treatment (Biological Treatment) - Wastewater then is pumped to a large aeration tank where air is bubbled through the water. The oxygen encourages the growth of bacteria which helps breakdown the organic matter in the wastewater.

Tertiary Treatment (Advanced Treatment) - Not always done. Further purification through additional filters and the addition of chemicals such as chlorine and UV light.

Water is then discharged to local tributaries.

Question 749

How does water get to a faucet on a 10th floor restroom in a building located in the city.

Answer 749

Pumps - Gravity will most likely not be enough to force the water up to the 10th floor.

Treated/pressurized water flows from Water Storage Tank to building via underground pipelines. Water flows to a pump which is located in the lower part of the building. Pump ensures the water is pressurized at all times making it flow upwards, allowing for a consistent source of water.

Question 750

How does water get to a faucet on the second story of a home in a rural town.

Answer 750

Tall water tower typically located on high ground. Weight of the water pressurizes the water throughout the system pushes the flow downwards and then upwards to reach a point of static equilibrium. The higher the water tower, the more pressure.

Question 751

The further a rural home is to a water tower, the lower the water pressure will be. Why is that?

Answer 751

Friction from the walls of the pipe causing a pressure loss. The longer the distance, the more friction loss.

Question 752

Levees and floodwalls protect towns near rivers/streams from flooding. How does the internal drainage of pipes from that town flow into these rivers since it can’t naturally flow to them from gravity?

Think both stormwater and treated sewage

Answer 752

Pump Stations pump stormwater over levee and into river to prevent local flooding.

Lift Stations are used when gravity alone is not enough to remove wastewater from a treatment plant.

Question 753

Who invented basketball

Answer 753

Dr. James Naismath in 1891.

He was a PE teacher and created the game with two peach baskets and a soccer ball

Question 754

Describe the composition of concrete

Answer 754

10-15% cement: Limestone, clay, and other minerals. Acts as the binder that holds all the materials together.

60-75% Aggregates: Rock, gravel, sand. Provides bulk and strength.

15-20% Water: Reacts with cement to help bind the aggregates together. Determines strength and workability of the concrete. Too much water can weaken the concrete.

0-8% Air: Entrapped air - Occurs naturally. Entrained air - Intentionally added to prevent freeze-thaw resistance.

Question 755

Why is Rebar added to Concrete.

Answer 755

Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Steel Rebar is strong in tension. Make a good combo.

Question 756

Does concrete expand or contract when it gets cold.

Answer 756

Contracts - Concrete materials shrinks as temperature decreases.

However, In freezing conditions, the water in the concrete pores can freeze. This causes the water to expand which may visually appear like the concrete is expanding.

Repeated freeze-thaw can cause damage/cracks to the concrete.

Entrained air helps prevent freeze-thaw

Question 757

What is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a specific political party, group, or incumbent.

This is done to maximize the influence of a particular group’s votes and diminish the impact of opposing votes, often undermining fair representation in a democracy.

Answer 757

Gerrymandering

Question 758

Trash truck just dumped the trash at a landfill. What happens next?

Answer 758

The trash is spread out into a thin layer.

Heavy machinery like rollers and compactors compact the trash.

At the end of each day a cover material (soil) is placed over the exposed trash to contain odor, prevent wind from blowing, and prevent animals.

The waste then starts aerobic decomposition. This happens slowly and produces methane gas. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas so there are gas collection systems to prevent it from escaping into the air.

Question 759

How do contacts improve vision

Answer 759

Contacts sit on the cornea of the eye

Contacts are made of material that refract (bend) light. The shape and curvature of the lens allow light to focus correctly on the retina leading to clear vision.

The contact material allows oxygen to pass through to the retina to ensure the eye remains healthy.

Glasses act in the same way.

Similarly, if you squint, it limits the amount of light that hits the eye, improving focus of the light directly on the retina.

Question 760

What does EPA stand for?

What does FEMA stand for?

Answer 760

Environment Protection Agency
- Regulates pollutants under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act

Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Faced severe criticism for its delayed response to Katrina

Question 761

What is a common vision condition caused by an irregular shape of the cornea. This is when the cornea is more oval shaped compared to round/circular.

Answer 761

A stigmatism

Question 762

What happened in Flint Michigan

Answer 762

Flint switched its primary water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River public officials failed to properly treat the water causing lead from aging pipes to leach into the drinking water

• Lead levels skyrocketed which can cause extreme health problems especially in child, causing development issues, learning difficulties and neurological problems
• High bacteria levels in the river led officials to increase chlorine use, causing another issue: trihalomethanes (TTHMs), harmful chemical byproducts linked to liver and kidney damage.

-Several state officials and environmental regulators faced charges, including involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. In 2021, Michigan agreed to a historic $626 million settlement for Flint residents

Random Note: All leaded gas was banned from cars in the US in 1996

Question 763

Can dogs see color?

Answer 763

Dogs see two primary colors: Blue and yellow. Other colors, like red and green, appear greyish and brownish.

Question 764

Describe characteristics of each of the below trees.

Oak
Maple
Pine
Willow

Answer 764

Oak Trees: Dark, rough bark. Produce acorns. Broad, distinct leaf shape

Maple Trees: 3 to 5 point leaves. Smooth, grey-brown bark.

Pine Trees:

Question 765

What is a network of high-speed highways primarily in Germany, but also in other countries like Austria and Switzerland. It is known for its superior road quality and the fact that, on some stretches, there are no specific speed limits.

Answer 765

Autobahn

The minimum speed limit equates to 37mph

Question 766

What is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable (target) and one or more independent variables (predictors) by fitting a straight line through the data. This line represents the best estimate of the dependent variable based on the independent variables.

Answer 766

Linear Regression

Question 767

What is the conventional standard oil type used in cars

Answer 767

5W - 30

Can put synthetic oil for higher performance. Used in sports cars and in cold weather

Question 768

What are the two measurement systems and which countries use which?

Bonus: Name the units for length, mass, volume, temperature for each

Answer 768

Metric System: Meters, kilograms, liters, Celsius.
Countries: Almost all countries - Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America.

Imperial System: Inches/feet/miles, pounds, gallons, Farenheight.
Countries: United States, Liberia.

Some countries like Canada, Australia, UK, India officially use the metric system but use the imperial for a couple measurements.

Question 769

Which Native American tribe is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, with a reservation spanning 27,000 miles in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah?

Answer 769

Navajo
- Have 300,000 current enrolled members
- Operates its own government with a president and legislative body. Federal law still applies to them, operates somewhat like a seperate state

Question 770

What port in your computer transfers picture

What port in your computer transfers data

What is the port on old iPhone that plugs into the block

What is the port on iPhones that plugs into the phone

Answer 770

HMDI

USB-A

USB-A

USB-C

Question 771

Think of a joke, funny guy

Answer 771

What does a fish say when it runs into a wall? Dam

Why does a duck have hair? To cover its butt quack - Big Daddy

Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? Yeah the kid woke up

Drive by funeral home man, people are dying to get in there

Question 772

Name the movie where the main character (Jason Sudeikis) rallies a group of 3 other misfits to pose as a family and smuggle drugs from Mexico in an RV. The “mom”, who’s day job is a stripper, is Jennifer Anniston

Answer 772

We are the Millers

Question 773

What is the condition where you get a sensation of dizziness or the feeling that everything is spinning. It is often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.

Answer 773

Vertigo

Question 774

Chris Pratt, Amy Poehler, and Aubrey Plaza are actors starring in this sitcom TV show about the quirky cast working in the Parks Department of a local bureaucracy in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.

It aired from 2009-2015, 7 seasons 125 episodes.

Answer 774

Parks and Recreation

Characters:
Chris Pratt - Andy Dwyer
Amy Poehler - Leslie Knope
Aubrey Plaza - April Ludgate
Adam Scott - Ben Wyatt
Nick Offerman - Ron Swanson

Question 775

Who is often labeled the best poker player of all time

Answer 775

Phil Ivey

Question 776

Who was the first American famous, legend of chess in the 1960s and 1970s. First American born World Chess Champion.

He disappeared from the public eye for nearly 2 decades. He had controversial political views such as being anti-American and anti-Semitic. He was exiled from America due to his refusal to pay taxes.

Answer 776

Bobby Fischer

Question 777

Where was Bin Laden found at

Answer 777

Abbottabad, Pakistan

Bin Laden was the leader of al-Qaeda. He was hiding in a large fortified compound with high walls and barbed wire. They burned all of their trash instead of disposing it to the public.

Bin Laden was found and shot in the head twice by Seal Team 6 in 2011 and was buried at sea. The US did not want to give him a physical grave site where extremists could rally and worship him.

Question 778

How did Saddam Hussein die

Answer 778

He was executed by hanging.

Saddam was the president of Iraq. He was ousted from power in 2003 during the Iraq war. He was captured by US forces. He was hiding in a small underground bunker.

He was executed by Iraqi authorities in December 2006.

Question 779

What is the name of the movie that chronicles the decade-long hunt for Bin Laden following 9/11. The movie focuses on intelligence and interrogation efforts it took to find the al-Qaeda leader. Movie concludes with the Seal Team 6 raid on Bin Laden.

Movie came out in 2012.

Answer 779

Zero Dark Thirty

Question 779

What is name of the dystopian George Orwell novel set in a totalitarian society lead by it leader, Big Brother, which exercises complete control over everyone’s lives. Individual freedom is crushed by an all-power State.

Themes of the novel include surveillance, censorship, and manipulation of the truth

Answer 779

1984

Question 780

Name the states in the northeast corner

Answer 780

Question 781

Locate as many European companies as you can on the map

Answer 781

Question 782

What is typically the first thing constructed in a residential home?

It is typically constructed down below the frost line and is typically located around the perimeter of the home to support the load bearing components of the home

It consists of reinforced concrete and is the base of the foundation.

Answer 782

Footing

Excavate down to desired design depth (Almost looks like a trench). Place rebar in trench. Pour concrete into trench. These will support perimeter and interior load bearing features.

Question 783

Average depth to bedrock in Madison County Illinois.

Why is this important to know in construction?

Answer 783

0-225 feet.

https://chf.isgs.illinois.edu/maps/county/madison-bt.pdf

Knowing bedrock depth is essential in foundation design. There are shallow foundations and deep foundation depending on the structure. Depending on the subsurface, type/purpose of structure, and loads that will be in the structure, some structures are anchored to bed rock. This is done by driving piles into the bed rock to fully stabilize the structure.

Bridges, skyscrapers, structures to be constructed on weak soil layers, and structures that may have heavy machinery operating, are toes into bedrock.

Question 784

An excavator is being used to begin the digging for a foundation for a new structure in an urban area. It hits soemthing and now water is spraying up into the air. What did it hit?

Answer 784

Force main - pressurized pipe that transports fluids via a pump or compressor.

They travel uphill or over long elevations.

Question 785

How many countries have had humans walk on the moon?

Answer 785

1 - United States which successfully landed 12 astronauts on the moon during the Apollo Missions from 1969 - 1972.

Question 786

How many countries have successfully landed spacecrafts on the moon? Name them.

Answer 786

US, Soviet Union, China, Japan, India, Israel,

India, Israel, and Japan have all recently made these advancements in the past 5 years. Israel’s landing was considered more of a crash and unsuccessful.

Question 787

There are 3 ways a TV remote can talk to the TV. What are they?

Answer 787

1. Infra-Red Remote - When you press a button on the remote, it activates a tiny infrared LED. The LED emits pulses of infrared light in certain patterns depending on the button pressed. The TV has a infrared receiver that detects and decodes the pattern. Line of sight needed
2. Radio-Frequency (RF) Remote - Uses radio waves to send signals. The remote has a RF transmitter and the TV has an RF receiver. No line of sight needed. Works through obstacles. Blue tooth uses radio waves
3. WIFI - Both devices are connected to the same WIFI and an app is used to control

Question 788

What type of batteries are rechargeable and used in EVs, computers, phones, cordless drills and other power tools, cameras, etc.

What is the name of the negative terminal of the battery and what is the name of the positive terminal

What is the name of disposable batteries like AAA, AA, A, C, D Etc.,

Answer 788

Lithium-Ion batteries
- Requires the mining of cobalt which can be harmful to humans if not properly recycled and the chemicals leaks into the water/soil

Anode = Negative terminal
Cathode - Positive

Alkaline batteries

Question 789

What is the name of the flight that mysteriously disappeared from radar 40 minutes after takeoff and was never seen again. The main wreckage of the aircraft still has not been found, but debris has been found on islands in the Southern Indian Ocean. Also name what you think happened to the plane

Answer 789

Malaysia Flight 370

Theories:
1. The pilot or someone on board the plane deliberately detoured the plane and turned off its communication system. It was found that the pilot had a flight simulator at home and had taken routes similar to what was believed the path of the aircraft. The plane ran out of gas and landed in the ocean. This is the most common viewed theory

2. The cabin became depressurized and the passengers and flight crew became unconscious and the plane flew on autopilot until running out of gas. The planes system was still pinging satellites after it lost communication suggesting the autopilot was still functioning
3. Mechanical failure or some catastrophic event blew up the plane. The fact that the satellites pinged the plane still flying proves this theory unlikely

Question 790

What stage of sleep does dreams occur at?

Answer 790

REM - Rapid Eye Movement

Question 791

What is the fluid in lighters? This is also what lighter fluid consists of and is used in portable stoves and heaters

Answer 791

Butane

Question 792

What is kerosene primarily used for

Answer 792

1. Jet Fuel
2. Portable space heaters
3. Lamps
4. Kerosene stoves - Where gas and electric isn’t available

Question 793

What is the floating ring of trash primarily composed of plastics in the Pacific Ocean? It is roughly 2x the size of Texas

Answer 793

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- The patch is located between California and Hawaii in a location where ocean currents converge and trap the debris

Question 794

Name the purpose of each piece of military Equipment
1. Apache Helicopter
2. AC-130
3. Blackhawk and Chinook
4. M1 Abrams

Answer 794

1. Apache Helicopter = Anti-Tank Warfare - Contains Powerful hellfire Missiles that can lock onto targets
2. AC-130 - Aircraft that provides close air support. Typically used to support grand troops who are engaging enemy forces
3. Blackhawk and Chinook - Used to transport troops and equipment
4. Abrams - Most commonly used tank

Question 795

Micro-chips and semi-conductors are primarily made up of what material

Answer 795

Silicon
- Can conduct electricity under certain conditions and insulate in others
- Silicon Valley got its name due its origin in semiconductor production. It is now known for technological innovation and the digital revolution

Question 796

How does social security work

Answer 796

It is a federal program in the US established in 1935 as part of FDR’s New Deal.

Employers and employees each pay 6.2% of wages, self employed individuals pay the full 12.4%.

The benefits are paid out by the average income of their 35 highest earning years, and is paid out once you reach the age 62.

Question 796

What are the symptoms of the below conditions
1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Osteoporosis
3. Tendonitis
4. Carpal Tunnel
5. Parkinson
6. Alzheimer
7. Cerebral Palsy
8. Epilepsy
9. Menopause
10. Schizophrenic
11. Asthma
12. Crohn’s Disease/ IBS

Answer 796

Rheumatoid Arthritis - An autoimmune disease leading to joint inflammation resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness especially hands wrist and knees.

Osteoporosis - Bone disease resulting in loss of bone mass and weakened bones

Tendonitis - Inflammation of a tendon

Carpal Tunnel - Pain, numbness or tingling in your hand or wrist

Parkinson - Condition that impacts the brain and causes problems with movement. Causes difficulty walking, balancing and using hands. Main symptom is tremor of the hands

Alzheimer - Brain disorder that causes memory loss

Cerebral Palsy -Brain damage that happens before or during birth that impacts how the brain controls muscles. Symptoms are muscle stiffness or weakness, difficulty with balance, uncontrolled movements and speech problems.

Epilepsy - neurological disorder that causes repeated seizures.

Menopause- Occurs in women between the ages of 44 and 55 and is when her menstrual periods stop permanently. Can no longer have kids

Schizophrenic - Mental health condition leading to symptoms like hearing voices, seeing things, hallucinations

Asthma - Condition that impacts the lungs and makes it hard to breath

Crohns and IBS - Chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms are diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain

Question 797

If you started in northern Asia, could you technically travel by land to Southern Africa?

Answer 797

Yes - Asia, Europe, and Africa are all connected making up the Afro-Eurasia Supercontinent

Question 798

The _______, also known as Polaris, is a prominent star in the night sky, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. It has historically served as a key navigational aid due to its nearly fixed position in the sky, directly above the North Pole.

Answer 798

North Star

Question 799

Is the United States part of the Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere.

Is the United States part of the Western or Eastern Hemisphere

Answer 799

Northern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere

Question 800

These are small electronic devices used to identify and track objects using radio waves. They consist of a microchip, which stores data, and an antenna, which transmits and receives radio signals to communicate with the _______ reader

Answer 800

RFID tag
- Commonly used in supply chain management and inventory tracking

Question 801

These are safety devices designed to monitor the levels of carbon monoxide in the air and alert people when dangerous concentrations are detected. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can be harmful or fatal when inhaled in high concentrations

Answer 801

Carbon Monoxide detector

Below are examples of where carbon monoxide could be emitted
- Motor vehicle running in an enclosed space. Burning fossil fuels emits carbon monoxide
- Gas appliances if they are not properly sealed or the combustion process is not complete
- Portable generators when operated in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas

Question 802

What is the name of the mechanical device that converts power from the tractors engine to an external equipment or machinery. This is what allows tractors to use mowers, balers, plows, sprayers, seeders, augers, etc. This device also can serve as a mode of transportation

Answer 802

PTO (Power Take Off)

Question 803

This is a unit of measure used to quantify the power output of engines, motors and other mechanical devices

Answer 803

Horsepower
- Introduced by the Scottish Engineer James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the output of steam engines to the power of draft horses.
- Watt calculated that 1 HP = the amount of work a typical horse could do

Question 804

The phrase “lungs of the Earth” is often used to describe the ________ due to its crucial role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide on the earth

Answer 804

Amazon Rain Forest
- produces oxygen through photosynthesis
- The Amazon is under threat due to deforestation due to agriculture, logging, and mining

Question 805

This is a powerful and illegal stimulant drug derived from cocaine. It is created by processing cocaine with a combination of water and baking soda which produces a solid, crystalline form of cocaine that can be smoked

Answer 805

Crack

• Cocaine is extracted from the Coca plant and processed into powder
• The high from crack lasts only a few minutes, which leads users to engage in binge use, increasing the risk of addiction

Question 806

What is the name of an individual or group of people that assist migrants in illegally crossing the US border

Answer 806

Coyotes
- Typically charge thousands of dollars for their services

Question 807

The branch of science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids, especially water and oil and their use in systems to transmit energy. Pumps, valves, cylinders and actuators are used to transmit this energy.

Uses the principle of Pascals law which states: The pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted equally in all directions

Answer 807

Hydraulics

Use Cases:
- Heavy machinery: Excavators, cranes, bulldozers, tractors, press brakes, etc.
- Automotive: Car brakes and power steering are hydraulic systems
- Amusement parks: Many rollercoasters use hydraulic systems for smooth controlled movement and lifting systems

Excellent for providing tasks requiring precise and accurate movements. Higher force and precision than pneumatics

Question 808

Compare the 3 most common methods of creating mechanical energy:
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Combustion engines
Electric Motor

Answer 808

Hydraulic = Pressurized liquid transmits force through valves and actuators.
Best used in:
- Situations demanding precise control and smooth movement
- Heavy lifting or force-intensive tasks (e.g., construction machinery, aircraft landing gear, industrial presses).

• Requires a pump that is driven by an electric motor

Pneumatic = Compressed air or gas drives actuators or tools.
Best used in:
- Environments where cleanliness and safety are critical
- Light-duty, repetitive tasks

*Requires an air compressor which can be powered by an outlet, fossil fuels or a battery

Combustion Engines = Fuel combustion generates expanding gases that drive pistons or turbines.
Best used in:
- Mobile power generation (e.g., vehicles, generators, ships)
- Remote or off-grid applications where fuel storage is feasible.

• Requires fossil fuels

Electric Motor = Uses electromagnetic induction to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
Best used when:
- Electricity is readily available. Examples: Conveyor belts, fans, pumps, washing machines, HVAC. etc.
- Can run for an extended time with limited downtime.

*requires an outlet (potentially 3 phase) or a battery
-Standard outlets are single phase

Question 809

Briefly describe how electric motors work

Answer 809

1. An electric current from a battery or outlet flow into the stator, which consists of coils of wire
2. The current passing through the stator generates a magnetic field
3. The magnetic field from the stator interacts with the magnetic field from the rotor. The rotor has magnets or its own coils that creates a magnetic field
4. The interaction between the stator’s magnetic field and the rotor’s magnetic field creates electromagnetic forces that cause the rotor to spin.
5. The spinning rotor is connected to a shaft, which transfers mechanical power to whatever device or system the motor is driving.

Question 810

Explain how daylight savings time works

Answer 810

In the spring you spring forward an hour. So when it hits 2:00 AM it turns to 3:00 AM. This allows daylight for longer at night.

In the fall, you fall back an hour. So when it hits 2:00 AM it turns to 1:00 AM. This causes it to get darker earlier in the evening.

There are earlier sunrises and earlier sunsets in the summer and this is due to how earth tilts on its axis towards the sun

Question 811

Which desert, covering approximately 9 million square kilometers, is the largest hot desert in the world, and spans across 11 countries in North Africa, with some areas receiving less than 3 cm of rainfall per year?

Answer 811

Sahara Desert
- More landmass than the United States and China
- Much of the Sahara is inhospitable, but there are several major cities on the edges
- including camel treks, side by side expeditions, and visits to famous sites like the Pyramids of Giza.
- Several nomadic tribes have adapted to life in the harsh desert for centuries. They travel with camels and livestock. they rely on oasis’ for food and water
- An oasis in the Sahara Desert is a fertile area of land that has a natural water source, typically in the form of underground rivers or springs, which allows vegetation to grow and supports life in an otherwise arid environment.

Question 812

After Pangea split, it formed to continents. What were they called

This refers to a period around 2.4 to 2.1 billion years ago when Earth’s atmosphere experienced a significant increase in oxygen levels due to photosynthetic activity by cyanobacteria. This event marked the first time free oxygen accumulated in the atmosphere, fundamentally transforming Earth’s environment.

What was the largest Extinction Event on Earths history

Answer 812

Laurasia and Gondwana

Great Oxidation Event

Permian Triassic Extinction event - This was caused by Pangea forming changing earths ocean currents and global climate

Question 813

Who is the host of To Catch a Predator

Answer 813

Chris Hansen

Question 814

What are radio-waves and how are they formed

Answer 814

Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are used widely in communication systems, including radio, television, cell phones, and wireless networks.

Generation: Radio waves are produced when charged particles (like electrons) accelerate, creating oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

Transmission: A transmitter sends radio waves through the air or space.

Reception: A receiver, such as an antenna, detects and converts the waves into usable signals like audio or data.

Question 815

What object is located in Low Earth Orbit and completes a full orbit of earth every 90 minutes (16 orbits per day). It was launched in 1998 and is about the size of a football field

Answer 815

International Space Station (ISS)

• The main purpose of the space station is for scientific testing and research
• Is equipped with cameras and sensors for earth and environmental monitoring, such as tracking hurricanes
• Can house 7 astronauts at once.
• Astronauts are required to workout 2 hours per day to counter the bone deteriation in space
• Fully powered by solar panels
• Will be retired in 2030 and will crash into the pacific ocean. Majority of it will burn up on its journey down
• Countries involved are US, Russia, Japan and Canada. China has their own space station

Question 816

This is a space-based observatory launched by NASA in 1990 that provides high-resolution images of the universe in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light. It orbits Earth and has contributed significantly to our understanding of distant galaxies, stellar evolution, black holes, and the expanding universe

This is a large, infrared space observatory launched in 2021 as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. Positioned at the second Lagrange point (L2), it is designed to observe the universe in infrared wavelengths, allowing it to see through cosmic dust and study the formation of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets in unprecedented detail, especially in the early universe.

Answer 816

Hubble Space Telescope

James Webb Telescope

Question 817

In a nuclear power plant, what process is required. This process splits an atom into 2 smaller nuclei

Answer 817

Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Power Plant Process
1. Nuclear Fission releases energy
2. Energy released generates heat. This heats up the reactors coolant
3. The heated coolant is transferred to the steam generator where it heats water to produce steam
4. The steam is directed towards the turbine which turns the turbine blades
5. the turbine is connected to the generator via a shaft. The turning blades turns the rotor which produces an electric current
6. Electro magnetic induction takes place

Question 818

What is the purpose of humans belly button

Answer 818

The belly button is essentially a scar that forms where umbilical cord was attached during fetal development. It’s purpose is tied to its role during pregnancy and has no function after birth.

While in the womb, the umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Once a baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut and clamped. The Placenta, which is the female organ that develops during pregnancy, detaches from the uterine wall of the mother and is expelled from the mother’s body.

Question 818

What is the smartest animal of the ocean.

Answer 818

Octopus and dolphins.

Octopuses are often considered #1. They have been seen opening jars, escaping enclosures, and solving puzzles. Great problem solvers. Many only live 1-2 years.

Dolphins thrive in social intelligence and communication. They have large brains relative to their body size.

Question 819

Semelparity is a reproductive strategy which animals only produce once in their lifetime. They often die after reproducing.

Which animals are semelparous?

Answer 819

Octopuses - Males die after mating. Females die after laying eggs

Squids - Same as above

Pacific Salmon - They travel long distances upstream to spawn and die shortly after

Some spiders - Not normal for most spiders

Some frogs - Not normal for most frogs

Question 820

Which is further away, the moon or center of the earth?

Answer 820

Moon, obviously.

Moon is 60x further away.

Moon = Approx 238,000 miles
Center of earth = Approx 4000 miles

Question 821

How is corn planted

Answer 821

1. Soil is prepared by plowing soil. Fertilizer is occasionally used during soil prep. It is planted in the spring when the soil reaches temp of 50 F to ensure germination.
2. A planter is used to deposit seeds at precise intervals and depths. Planted in rows with seeds 6-8 inches apart and 1.5-2 inches in depth.

Question 822

How does Bail work in terms of the criminal justice system

Answer 822

Bail is a monetary amount set by a judge that an accused person must pay in order to be released from custody while awaiting trial.

If the accused pays the bail, they are allowed to leave prison but must return to court for all subsequent hearings. If they fail to appear, the bail is forfeited and a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

If the accused attends all court dates, the bail is refunded after the trial.

If bail is not paid, the defendent will remain in prison until the trial.

Most common for bail to be paid in cash but there are also property bonds (property used as the collateral) and bail bondsman (person that pays the bail for a fee to be paid later).

Question 823

Name 3 parables in the bible

Answer 823

Parables are stories that teach a lesson.

1. The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho gets attacked by robbers and left half-dead. Many people, including a priest, don’t stop to help the man. Then a Samaritan, an enemy of the Jews, stops to help the injured man and gets him to safety.
2. Parable of the Lost Sheep. Shepherd has 100 sheep. 1 goes missing and the shepherd leaves the 99 other sheep to look for the one. Shows the value of every person. No one is beyond Gods reach
3. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Rich man lives in luxury while a poor man, Lazarus, suffers and begs at the rich mans gate. After they both die, Lazarus is comforted in Heaven while the rich man suffers.
4. Parable of the Prodigal Son. Younger son asks his father for his inheritance and leaves home to live a life of indulgence and excess in a distant country. Eventually he squanders all of wealth and becomes poor. He decides to return home planning to beg to work as one of his fathers servants. Upon his return, the father embraces him, forgives him, and even throws him a party for his return.

Question 824

What is the name of the 2010 buddy cop action comedy movie starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg

Answer 824

The Other Guys

Question 825

What is the name of the 40th governor of Illinois that was impeached and removed from office in 2009. He was convicted on corruption charges, which included trying to sell the US Senate Seat vacated by Barack Obama after he was elected president in 2008.

Answer 825

Rod Blagojevich - Democrat

He was elected as Governor in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006. In 2011, he was convicted on 17 counts and sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. In 2017, he was pardoned by Donald Trump.

Question 826

What are the 3 key features of Stagflation

Answer 826

1. Stagnant Economic Growth
2. High Inflation
3. High Unemployment

Stagflation is very problematic due to the difficulty in fixing it. If you raise rates, you risk further decreasing economic growth and unemployment. If you cut rates, you risk higher inflation.

Stagflation is considered to be occuring when:
- Inflation exceeds 4-5%
- Unemployment exceeds 6-7%
- GDP Growth is at or below 0%

Question 827

What economic condition occurred causing the Great Depression.

Answer 827

Deflation = Decline in the general price of goods. Demand decreases leads to wages decrease and increase in unemployment.

Stock Market Crash of 1929 decreased consumer demand. Businesses lower prices to try to increase demand. Continued reduced revenues leads to higher unemployment and reduced wages. Money now has more buying power due to deflation. You can buy more with your money, but the amount of debt you owe stays the same. Psychologically, people feel the burden of the debt more and spend less as they prioritize paying off their debt.

Summary: Demand decreases -> Businesses lower prices -> Businesses continue to make less money -> employees make less money -> Debt burden stays the same.

Question 828

What is the setting of the movie Saving Private Ryan

Answer 828

World War II - Storming the beaches of Normandy

Question 829

Why did Germany and Britain have to temporarily cease-fire during WW1

Answer 829

To kill all the wolves
- wolves were getting into the trenches and eating wounded soldiers

Question 830

Which president survived an attempted assassination after giving a speech to a labor union. The assailant fired shots, with one hitting Press Secretary James Brady and left him permanently disabled.

This president was hit with a ricochet bullet which struck his left lung, which required surgery to stop the internal bleeding.

Answer 830

Ronald Reagan - March 1981

The assailant John Hinckley Jr, was a 25 year old with a history of mental illness. He was obsessed with Jodie Foster, actress, and thought this would impress her. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity and was admitted to psychiatric hospital before being released in 2016.

Hinckley is now 69 years old and is a completely free man.

Question 831

What is a tool that is used to determine if someone is telling the truth or not by measuring physiological responses.

Answer 831

Polygraph Test

Works by measuring changes in heartbeat, variations in blood pressure levels, breathing patterns, and changes in sweat gland activity.

Question 832

Can you name the 8 Ivy League Schools

Answer 832

Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Penn
Dartmouth
Brown
Cornell

Question 833

What is the order of the most spoken languages in the world. Native and Non-Native

Answer 833

English
Mandarin - Chinese
Hindi - India
Spanish
Arabic - Middle East
French

Question 834

What is the most known ship that was sunk during Pearl Harbor. 1100 American soldiers were aboard this ship and killed during the attack.

Answer 834

USS Arizona

The memorial is on the island of Oahu today and the remains of the sunken ship can still be seen today.

Pearl Harbor was the catalyst that forced FDR to enter the US into WW2 in December 1942.

Today, December 7th is recognized as National Pearl Harbor Remembrence Day