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Yahoo will shut down Yahoo Answers — its infamous question-and-answer service — and delete the archives on May 4. For years, people turned to Yahoo Answers to pose odd questions, seek help and make jokes. Which one of these questions did not appear on the site?

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Yahoo will shut down Yahoo Answers — its infamous question-and-answer service — and delete the archives on May 4. For years, people turned to Yahoo Answers to pose odd questions, seek help and make jokes. Which one of these questions did not appear on the site? How to get a haircut similar to Joseph Stalin … Read more

New York City formally designated the square formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue as Times Square (after The New York Times) 117 years ago this week. What was the square’s previous name?

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New York City formally designated the square formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue as Times Square (after The New York Times) 117 years ago this week. What was the square’s previous name? Ball Drop Plaza Herald Square Longacre Square Pine Meadow Square Shortmile Square ANSWER: Longacre Square While we may not know … Read more

Gonzaga entered this year’s N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship game with a 31-0 record. The last team to reach the title game undefeated was Indiana State in 1979, featuring a young Larry Bird. Which team, with its own future superstar, beat it?

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Gonzaga entered this year’s N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship game with a 31-0 record. The last team to reach the title game undefeated was Indiana State in 1979, featuring a young Larry Bird. Which team, with its own future superstar, beat it? Duke and Christian Laettner Georgetown and Allen Iverson Michigan State and Magic Johnson North … Read more

Georgia’s new voting law has inspired a heated national debate, sometimes over basic facts. Which four of the following are changes the new law makes to the state’s election rules?

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Georgia’s new voting law has inspired a heated national debate, sometimes over basic facts. Which four of the following are changes the new law makes to the state’s election rules? ANSWER: It gives state legislators more control over elections officials It limits the availability of ballot drop boxes It requires additional identification to request an … Read more

The CW recently rebooted the 1970s TV show “Kung Fu,” which helped introduce many Western audiences to martial arts. Which of these actors played the lead role of a half-Chinese Shaolin monk in the original version?

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The CW recently rebooted the 1970s TV show “Kung Fu,” which helped introduce many Western audiences to martial arts. Which of these actors played the lead role of a half-Chinese Shaolin monk in the original version? Bruce Lee Chuck Norris David Carradine Jackie Chan Wesley Snipes ANSWER: David Carradine The 1970s television series “Kung Fu” … Read more

Which movie has made the most money in U.S. theaters during the pandemic?

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Which movie has made the most money in U.S. theaters during the pandemic? “Black Widow” “Godzilla vs. Kong” “Hillbilly Elegy” “Tenet” “Wonder Woman 1984” ANSWER: “Godzilla vs. Kong” While we do not know precisely which movie has made the most money in U.S. theaters during the pandemic, recognition of creative resilience and perseverance faced criticism … Read more

Among countries with at least 30 million residents, which two have dispensed the greatest numbers of vaccine shots per capita so far — with each having given more than 50 shots for every 100 residents?

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Among countries with at least 30 million residents, which two have dispensed the greatest numbers of vaccine shots per capita so far — with each having given more than 50 shots for every 100 residents? Canada Germany Japan Russia Britain U.S. ANSWER : Britain & U.S. While we do not have a definitive answer to … Read more

Jordan has traditionally been among the most stable Arab countries. But there was a rare public split in its royal family this week, with the half brother of the king placed under house arrest for “destabilizing Jordan’s security” and plotting against King Abdullah. Which of the following countries is Jordan?

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Jordan has traditionally been among the most stable Arab countries. But there was a rare public split in its royal family this week, with the half brother of the king placed under house arrest for “destabilizing Jordan’s security” and plotting against King Abdullah. Which of the following countries is Jordan? ANSWER : E   Jordan … Read more