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#currentevents lets see if you've been paying attention
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1
Russell Westbrook made history with triple-double No. 42 this season surpassing....
Oscar Robinson
Wilt Chamberlin
Bobby Knight
Bill Walton
2
The president of Egypt, as well as King Abdullah II of ..?.., visited the White House last week
Jordan
Yemen
Saudi Arabia
Iran
3
What was the winner of the name contest for San Diego's Soccer Team?
Footy McFooty Face
Donovans
Chargers
Tidal Waves
4
The President of this country was removed and now faces criminal charges
North Korea
South Korea
The Phillipines
Russia
5
In what city is this "Glass Bottom Pool" located?
Las Vegas, Nevada
Houston, Texas
Miami, Florida
San Diego, California
6
This CEO has been called the "real life Tony Stark" for his innovation and vision
Tim Cook
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg
Kevin Systrom
7
Fear Factor is being brought back by MTV....who is going to be named the host?
Lil' Wayne
Ludacris
Tyga
Kanye West
8
What 3 countries made history by putting in a joint-bid for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica
USA, Canada, Mexico
Russia, Germany, England
Ireland, Australia, USA
9
What state became the 1st 2 make public four-year colleges tuition-free?(fams w/less than 100k)
New York
Rhode Island
Virgina
New Jersey
10
What country did this heroic even happen?
Switzerland
USA
Iceland
Canada
11
This Duke Student that got the honor of presenting a ¨Ted-Talk¨ went to what local high school?
Notre Dame
Princeton
Northern Burlington
Bordentown
12
Who launched a commercial satellite into space-considered a crucial step sending humans 2 Mars?
Mars One
SpaceX
USSR Space Agency
NASA
13
Which unusual feat was accomplished by SF Giants Pitcher Madison Bumbgarner on Opening Day?
Stole 3 Bases
Pitched a ¨Perfect Game¨
Struck Out 23 Batters
Hit 2 Home Runs
14
This country began its 2 year process for leaving the European Union
Italy
Great Britain
France
Germany
15
Comedian ..?.., who built a career on insulting people, died at age 90.
Eddie Murphy
Don Rickles
George Carlin
Gilbert Godfried
16
This country launch air strikes following an attack on citizens by the government
North Korea
USA
Great Britain
Russia
17
Which airline has come under scrutiny for its treatment of passengers
United
Delta
Air Force One
Southwest
18
Who was recently named the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace?
Justin Bieber
Mark Zuckerberg
Malala Yousafzai
Kendell Jenner
19
This Disney reboot has grossed over $900 million in just 4 weeks
Beauty and the Beast
Alice in Wonderland
Cinderella
The Jungle Book
20
This team opened their season following an historic championship ending a 108 year drought!
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
St Louis Cardinals
21
The government in this country is accused of using chemical weapons against its own citizens
North Korea
Russia
Syria
Iran
22
This 9th member of the Supreme Court has been confirmed by the Senate
Barrack Obama
Neil Gorsuch
Ruth Bater Ginsburg
Bill Clinton
23
Which was a fake news story headline for ¨The Onion¨ last week? (Some Headlines R abbreviated)
Mexican Newspaper Shuts Down, Saying 2 Dangerous to Continue
Queen Elizabeth try 2 save EU Alliance w/ arranged marriages
China Poised 2 Take Climate Lead After Trump 2 Undo Policy
North Korean missile could hit Australia within 2 years
24
Which Professional Organization said that it will not send its players to the 2018 Olympics?
NFL
MLB
MLS
NHL
25
An ad for ..?.., featuring Kendall Jenner, was quickly pulled after being heavily criticized
Coca Cola
Dr. Pepper
Pepsi
Sprite
26
Infrastructure damage has caused devastation in this state following the failure of a dam
Florida
California
Ohio
New York
27
This new animated film raked in almost $110 million in its opening weekend
Boss Baby
Ghost in the Shell
Logan
Power Rangers
28
What planet did Nasa recently put up for adoption?
Earth
Venus
Mars
Saturn
29
Aerial photos show that 2/3 of the Great Barrier Reef in __ has been damaged by coral bleaching
New Zealand
India
Australia
Mexico
30
North Carolina won its sixth N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship this Month, defeating the
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Villanova Wildcats
Duke Blue Devils