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The video covers the Texas water crisis, highlighting the lack of reliable water and power, and the community's response. It also discusses NASA's successful Mars mission with the Perseverance rover. The impact of COVID-19 on France, including curfews and the Louvre's closure, is explored. Finally, a humorous segment features a sledding chicken in Tennessee.

What was one of the main causes of the power outages in Texas?

• Record cold temperatures

• A hurricane

• A tornado

• An earthquake

What did many Texans have to do to make their tap water safe to drink?

• Filter it

• Add chlorine

• Use a water softener

• Boil it for one minute

What action did President Biden take in response to the Texas disaster?

• Declared a state of emergency

• Visited Texas personally

• Approved a major disaster declaration

• Sent the National Guard

What is the main objective of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars?

• To investigate a crater and its rocks

• To capture images of Martian wildlife

• To find water

• To build a base

Which country's national holiday marks an event from 1789?

• France

• Morocco

• United Kingdom

• Argentina

What is the current status of the Louvre museum in France?

• Closed due to COVID-19 restrictions

• Closed due to renovations

• Open only for private tours

• Open to the public

What opportunity has the Louvre gained during its closure?

• Increased visitor numbers

• Time for maintenance and restoration

• New art acquisitions

• Hosting virtual tours

What is the name of the chicken that enjoys sledding?

• Muffin

• Donut

• Biscuit

• Bagel

Where does the sledding chicken, Donut, live?

• Florida

• Tennessee

• Texas

• California

What is the tone of the final segment about Donut the chicken?

• Informative

• Tragic

• Humorous

• Serious