Tet Vietnamese New Year celebration Flashcards

1
Q

A future history story told through the dreams of dr Philip raven

A

The shape of things to come by
HG wells

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2
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In marvels blaxk panther this rare fictional metal is found here

A

Vibranium
In Wakanda

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3
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This 1928 presidental candidate promised a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage

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Herbert Hoover

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4
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In 1879 miles bartholomew patented this type of typewriter with 10 non alphanumeric keys

A

Stenograph

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5
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Also called giant and marine this species of poisonous toad is the largest on earth

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Cane toad

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6
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The presidents desk in the Oval Office was built from the oak Timbers of this famous 19th century British ship

A

HMS resolute

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7
Q

State with fewest number of counties
Bonus how many

A

Delaware with 3
Kent
Sussex
New castle ?

Hawaii with 5 for 5 large islands ?

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8
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These 2 states do not utilize counties

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Alaska boroughs
Louisiana parishes

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9
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Professional major league teams in Delaware

A

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10
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Most consecutive MLB games played
And number 2

A

Cal Ripken jr sep 6 95 2131- played 2632
Lou Gehrig - iron horse

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11
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Holds the record for two longest interception returns
Also distance

A

Ed reed - ravens safety
107 and 106

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12
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Highest NFL scoring game

A

Redskins 72 giants 41
1966

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13
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Worst NFL loss

A

Redskins spanked by bears (who had the same name then )
1940

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14
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During this war the White House was set ablaze by British forces for retaliation of burning of York which is present day this
Where did the president have to live which is considered to be one of the most haunted in DC

A

war of 1812
Madison
York= present day Toronto
Octagon house - nY ave 1799

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15
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This institution Established in 1800 is primarily based in 3 buildings
In DC
Most items stored there

A

The library of congress
John adams
Thomas Jefferson and

James Madison memorial
Items
Are books

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16
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President official named thr White House - put on letterhead
Presidential palace

A

Teddy Roosevelt
1901

17
Q

This landmark just outside of DC has been mandated to be guarded 24/7 by members a special division of the third infantry
How many times unguarded sue to other events
Since 1937

A

The tomb of thr unknown soldier
Never unguarded
Special rules - walking pattern , no solidiwrs wear rank insignia so no chance for outranking
Not December 7 41

18
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This Maryland made seasonaing most commonly used for seafood dishes can also be used for popcorn and bloody Mary’s

A

Old bay

19
Q

An ocean city MD favorite Fischers serves a variety of flavors but are most well known for the Carmel iteration of this food

A

Popcorn

20
Q

Delaware most iconic sandwich
And 3 main ingredients

A

Bobby - may be one you imitate in November and December to get rid of thanksgiving leftovers
Turkey
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing

21
Q

Every October bridge ville Delaware holds a festival celebrating these 2 important regional agricultural products
One is a fruit
One is a semi solid congealed loaf of pork offal - means internal organs and entrails

A

Apple scrapple festival

22
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Delaware state beverage is a great source of calcium as well as a great cocktail ingredient

A

Milk
White Russian
The dude abides

23
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This state dog of Delaware is popularly used a disability assistance. Hearing hunting guide search and rescue dog
Third most popular breed in US

A

Golden retriever

24
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This state beverage of Maryland is primarily produced in Frederick
Producing 1/3 of supply

A

Milk

25
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One of thr state mammals of Maryland is this cat which is almost always female

A

Calicos

26
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This pioneer nurse who founded the American red cross resided in glen echo Maryland

A

Clara Barton

27
Q

This actress who was a longtime resident of Pawnee Indiana wqs born in Wilmington Delaware

A

Aubrey plaza
April ludgate
Also starred in funny people and Scott pilgrim vs world

28
Q

After emigrating from russi a with his family when he was 6 and settling in Maryland he graduated from university of Maryland and enrolled in Stanford to acquire PhD in computer science and while attending cofounded this very success software company

A

Sergay jay? brin
Google - company name is often verbed
Larry page other founder

29
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“Scandal” crisis manager

A

Carrie Washington
Olivia pope

30
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This bad blues rock musician drinks alone in Wilmington
Bonus name of band

A

George thorough good ( and the Delaware destroyers )

31
Q

Top 10 seafood eaten in US
By pounds
2018

A

10 Clams .32 lbs
Crab
Catfish
Cod
Pan gay c is .63 lbs
Alaska pollock
Tilapia 1.1 Lbs
3 canned tuna 2.1
2 salmon 2.5
1 shrimp 4.6

32
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In 69 a recorded voice warning travelers to mind the gap was introduced in this city’s underground system

A

London - kind of in the wording
First underground in 1863 ; second Budapest

33
Q

Before they were stars friends Matt Damon and Ben afleck were extras in this Kevin Costner film

A

Field of dreams

34
Q

Robin Williams AA

A

Good will hunting - supporting actor
Nominated for 3 best actor

35
Q

Robin thick and Pharrell Williams song with copyright infringement
Also the song stole

A

Blurred lines
Got to give it up - Marvin Gaye
Tanked career ?
Also drugs cheating on wife blamed others for song follow up album trash begging wife to come
Beck

36
Q

Largest arts and media festival in the world held
Here

A

Edinburgh fringe festival in Edinburgh Scotland
Robin intz English comedian actor and writer on BBC radio show infinite monkey cage with brown cox- has performed multiple times