Current events 25.01.2021

Question 1

According to legend, how many ravens must be kept at the Tower to avoid 'doom'?

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 2

What name is given to the chain of northern US states that were once industrial centres?

Accepted Answer

The Rust Belt

Question 3

What is unusual about a new musical based on the Netflix show, Bridgerton?

Accepted Answer

It was performed entirely on TikTok

Question 4

Russian Orthodox Christians submerge themselves in frozen water as an Epiphany tradition.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Where did Kamala Harris go to university?

Accepted Answer

Howard University

Question 6

According to Alexei Navalny, 83% of Russia belongs to what percentage of people?

Accepted Answer

0.5%

Question 7

How many times bigger than Monaco is Putin’s estate?

Accepted Answer

39

Question 8

The Battle of Britain took place on June 4, 1940.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What is the second highest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

K2

Question 10

Which US president said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”?

Accepted Answer

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 11

How many executive orders did Joe Biden sign during his first day in office?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 12

James Howell lost over £210 million in Bitcoin when he threw his computer out by accident.

Accepted Answer

True

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