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1. Question 1 of 10

   Which Olympics were boycotted by the United States?

   1976 Summer Olympics1988 Summer Olympics1980 Summer Olympics1984 Summer Olympics
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   The answer is 1980 Summer Olympics. The United States boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

2. Question 2 of 10

   Which big, flightless North Atlantic seabird was hunted out for oil and feathers by 1844?

   Common MurreAtlantic PuffinRazorbillGreat Auk
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   The answer is Great Auk. The Great Auk was a large, flightless alcid of the North Atlantic slaughtered for its oil, meat, and down; the last known pair was killed on Eldey, Iceland, in 1844. The word “penguin” originally referred to this bird.

3. Question 3 of 10

   In what context was this quote said: "Give me liberty or give me death."?

   Boston Tea PartyContinental CongressAmerican RevolutionDeclaration of Independence
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   The answer is American Revolution. Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death." in American Revolution.

4. Question 4 of 10

   What is the main spice in Cajun cooking?

   Black pepperPaprikaCayenne pepperWhite pepper
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   The answer is Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is the primary heat source in Cajun cuisine.

5. Question 5 of 10

   What is the capital of Israel?

   JerusalemTel AvivEilatHaifa
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   The answer is Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the declared capital of Israel, though its status is disputed internationally.

6. Question 6 of 10

   Which queen made a breezy 'chemise' dress so trendy it shocked her own court?

   Marie AntoinetteLouise of PrussiaMaria Carolina of NaplesMarie Leszczyńska
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   The answer is Marie Antoinette. In 1783, a Vigée Le Brun portrait showed her in the chemise à la reine (plain muslin mocked as underwear) which ignited a Europe-wide craze.

7. Question 7 of 10

   At Mount Vernon, what material forms the base of Washington’s surviving dentures?

   PorcelainWoodWalrus ivoryHippopotamus ivory
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   The answer is Hippopotamus ivory. The Mount Vernon set’s base plates are carved from hippopotamus ivory, with human teeth secured by metal hardware, no wood. Wood would swell and stain, which is why ivory and metal were used.

8. Question 8 of 10

   Who is the only player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments?

   Pete SamprasStan WawrinkaBoris BeckerNovak Djokovic
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   The answer is Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic completed the career 'Golden Masters,' winning each Masters 1000 at least once.

9. Question 9 of 10

   Which ocean drifter steals venom from Portuguese man-of-war and floats upside down?

   Spanish shawl nudibranchBlue dragon sea slugSea hareNembrotha nudibranch
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   The answer is Blue dragon sea slug. The blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) stores stinging cells from its prey and wields them for defense while rafting belly-up.

10. Question 10 of 10

    Why do Tamil homes cheer when the Pongal pot boils over?

    To honor ancestors with the first boiled-over milkTo welcome an abundant harvest as the pot boils overTo please the rain god by letting milk touch the hearthTo drive away evil spirits with a loud, messy boil
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    The answer is To welcome an abundant harvest as the pot boils over. For Pongal, rice and milk are cooked until they boil over, symbolizing prosperity and a bountiful harvest. Families shout “Pongalo Pongal!” to welcome the overflow and good fortune.