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Which director pretended he was making a film called “Planet Ice” to capture footage of icebergs in Nova Scotia?

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Which director pretended he was making a film called “Planet Ice” to capture footage of icebergs in Nova Scotia? Luc Jacquet Kenneth Branagh James Cameron George Lucas ANSWER: George Lucas The director who pretended to be making a film called “Planet Ice” to capture footage of icebergs in Nova Scotia was none other than the … Read more

What was the first single ever released by Motown Records?

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What was the first single ever released by Motown Records? “Bad Girl” by The Miracles “Baby Love” by the Supremes “My Girl” by the Temptations “I Can’t Help Myself” by the Four Tops ANSWER: “Bad Girl” by The Miracles While we may not know the specific answer to what the first single ever released by … Read more

Which foreign country has produced the most governors of U.S. states?

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Which foreign country has produced the most governors of U.S. states? England France Mexico Canada ANSWER: England While we do not know precisely which foreign country has produced the most governors of U.S. states, recognition of ethnic diversity and inclusion faced criticism including perception of purpose as spectacle, novelty or appeal over deeper relationship with … Read more

What is the only state with an official state motto in French?

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What is the only state with an official state motto in French? North Dakota Louisiana Minnesota New York ANSWER: Minnesota Louisiana is the only state in the United States with an official state motto in French. The motto, “Union, Justice, and Confidence,” is derived from the French phrase “L’union fait la force,” which translates to … Read more

In which European city can you find this imposing hilltop fortress?

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In which European city can you find this imposing hilltop fortress? Munich, Germany Lisbon, Portugal Nice, France Toledo, Spain ANSWER: Toledo, Spain While we may not know the specific answer to which European city is home to the imposing hilltop fortress mentioned in this question, we do know that Europe is home to some of … Read more

Where can you see the world’s most complete T-Rex skeleton?

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Where can you see the world’s most complete T-Rex skeleton? Berlin Paris Toronto Chicago ANSWER: Chicago The Tyrannosaurus Rex, or T-Rex, is one of the most iconic and recognizable dinosaurs in the world. While we do not know where the world’s most complete T-Rex skeleton can be seen, we do know that these fossils have … Read more

Which country has a national competition for growing giant vegetables?

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Which country has a national competition for growing giant vegetables? South Korea Mexico France United Kingdom ANSWER: United Kingdom While we do not have a definitive answer to the question of which country has a national competition for growing giant vegetables, the history and culture of gardening and agriculture is a fascinating and important aspect … Read more

Scientists announced this week that a tiny particle, which behaves like an electron but is 200 times as massive, seems to disobey the laws of physics. What type of particle was it?

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Scientists announced this week that a tiny particle, which behaves like an electron but is 200 times as massive, seems to disobey the laws of physics. What type of particle was it? Atom Boson Muon Positron Quark ANSWER: Muon Scientists made a groundbreaking discovery this week when they announced that they had observed a tiny … Read more