3/10/25 The World from A to Z ( Friday 2/7/25)

What is the purpose of Hungary’s largest Carnival festival?

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• To scare away winter and welcome spring

• To determine the best-dressed goat in a town-wide costume contest

• To celebrate the invention of paprika by dancing in giant spice jars

• To summon ancient vampires to the Danube

How long does the festival last?

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• As long as it takes for someone to defeat the reigning champion in a dance-off

• Six days

• A single afternoon before everyone collectively decides it’s nap time

• Until the last costume falls apart due to poor sewing skills

What is unique about Cyclone Alfred?

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• It’s secretly a sentient storm that just wants to be loved

• It only appears every 100 years when someone plays an enchanted didgeridoo

• It’s the first cyclone to hit Southeast Queensland in over 50 years

• It was named after a koala who once won a surfing contest

What speed are Alfred’s winds expected to reach?

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• Fast enough to make every kangaroo in Australia rethink its life choices

• A speed so slow that snails have started mocking it

• Approximately the same as a sloth trying to finish a marathon

• 50 mph

Who invented the metal detector in 1881?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Jason Alexander

• Alexander Hamilton

• Alex Caress

What happened on March 7, 1965, in Selma, Alabama?

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• A rogue marching band challenged the police to a drum-off

• State Troopers attacked peaceful protesters seeking voting rights

• A town-wide pillow fight accidentally escalated into a full-blown riot

• Local officials mistook a peaceful march for an unauthorized flash mob

What is a major tip for getting cheaper spring break flights?

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• Beg airlines for a discount while dramatically reciting poetry

• Travel with emotional support flamingos for free perks

• Be flexible with your travel dates

• Sell your soul to the airline industry in exchange for a $20 discount

When is National Cereal Day?

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• The second Tuesday of every month, but only if the moon is full

• The day Tony the Tiger was elected president of Breakfast Foods

• Every day, because breakfast is life

• March 7th

What did a toddler in Oklahoma call 911 for?

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• He wanted a donut

• He needed urgent legal advice on breaking up with his teddy bear

• He was protesting bedtime and wanted backup

• He wanted to report his toy car for reckless driving

What country has the official language of Portuguese?

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• Brazil

• Portugini

• France

• United States