Game Time!

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What is Community Brands' new Name?

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Momentive Software

Answer explanation

Community Brands changed its name to Momentive Software publicly on July 9, 2024.

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Which are the new seven wonders of the world?

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1. The Colosseum
2. The Great Wall of China
3. The Taj Mahal
4. Christ the Redeemer
5. Machu Picchu
6. Chichén Itzá
7. Petra

Answer explanation

In 2000 a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. Given that the original Seven Wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century BCE—and that only one entrant is still standing (the Pyramids of Giza)—it seemed time for an update. And people around the world apparently agreed, as more than 100 million votes were cast on the Internet or by text messaging. The final results, which were announced in 2007.

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In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?

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Japan

Answer explanation

The first store outside of North America opened on August 2, 1996, in Tokyo, Japan. 100 people were in line for the 6:30 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting. The first customer, an excited young man in his twenties, rushed to the counter and uttered the only English words he knew: “Double short latte!”

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As of July 27, 2024, which US Olympian has the most GOLD medals?

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Michael Phelps

Answer explanation

Michael Phelps: 23 gold (28 total) - Swimming

Mark Spitz: 9 gold (11 total) - Swimming

Carl Lewis: 9 gold (10 total) - Track

Jenny Thompson: 8 gold (12 total) - Swimming

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40319940/which-us-olympians-won-most-gold-medals

 

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Who is Momentive's General Counsel?

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Kristen Anderson

Answer explanation

Mike joined the company in 2021!

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Who was the first televised President?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answer explanation

The first president to ever appear on television was Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was broadcast at the World's Fair in New York in 1939. The event marked the introduction of the television set to the American public and the beginning of regular broadcasts in an era of radio.

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Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?

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Books

Answer explanation

When Jeff Bezos launched Amazon.com in 1994, he gave himself a 30% chance of success. Amazon.com promised to deliver any book to any reader anywhere. Amazon.com grew fast, reaching 180,000 customer accounts by December 1996 and 1,000,000 accounts In October 1997. Its revenues jumped from $15.7 million in 1996 to $148 million in 1997, followed by $610 million in 1998.

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Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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Leonardo da Vinci

Answer explanation

This painting is painted as oil on wood. The original painting size is 30 x 20 7/8 in and is owned by the Government of France and is on the wall in the Louvre in Paris, France.

www.leonardodavinci.net/the-mona-lisa.jsp

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What city will the Summer Olympics be held in 2028?

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Los Angeles

Answer explanation

The last time the Olympics were held in Los Angeles was in 1984.

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Which artist has won the most awards of all time? Options: Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, BTS, Beyoncé

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Whitney Houston

Answer explanation

As of April 2023

Whitney Houston: 600 awards

Beyoncé: 595 awards

BTS: 512 awards

Taylor Swift: 424 awards

Britney Spears: 372 awards