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