Amherst college recently changed their mascot because...

It's namesake committed a war crime against native americans

Next week, there is a possibility that

we could see substantial snow fall

How did scientists discover a "possible" new planet they call Nine?

through mathematical modeling and computer simulations

Why was militant groups holdup on a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon for weeks?

They felt unfairly punished for not selling their land.

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1
Thieves made off with over $70,000 worth of _________________ in Germantown, Wisconsin.
Weiners
Cheese
Computer chips
McDonald Happy Meal toys
2
Governor Rickett's appears to be alive and well after
a recent car accident
Discovering his internet disconnected
recently being hospitalized for verbal diarrhea
fainting during a confrontation with Ernie Chambers
3
This hot head refuses to participate in the Fox News Debate tonight, it's because
Hillary has a feud with Fox News
Cruz is in denial
Trump has a feud with Fox
Trump doesn't like the candidates
4
Amherst college recently changed their mascot because...
It was offensive to african americans
It's namesake committed a war crime against native americans
It's namesake was actually a horse, not a person
It was offensive to hispanics
5
Next week, there is a possibility that
the temps will reach 50!
we will have a fire drill
Nebraska may see a tornado or two
we could see substantial snow fall
6
1/3 of the 12,000 mile stretch of the world's largest fortification has crumbled to dust, it is
Ireland's Dublin Castle
The Great Wall of China
The wall separating the US and Mexico
Germany's petrified forest
7
What political event is taking place next week?
Ohio caucus
Governor's Inaugural Address
Iowa Primary
Iowa Caucus
8
How did scientists discover a "possible" new planet they call Nine?
Hubble Telescope
through mathematical modeling and computer simulations
Space station photographs
Deep space dark matter
9
What toy is being used to preoccupy UBER passengers?
solitaire
Bop It
Twister
Trivia Crack
10
Why was militant groups holdup on a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon for weeks?
They were going to destroy the refuge.
They were upset about the lack of resources.
There was an endangered species there.
They felt unfairly punished for not selling their land.

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