Current Events and Innovations in Culture

The video covers the upcoming U.S. elections, highlighting the candidates and the impact of COVID-19 on traditional conventions. It discusses the postponement of college football seasons due to the pandemic and the introduction of haptic technology to aid visually impaired musicians in orchestras. The video concludes with a nostalgic look at the last Blockbuster store, now an Airbnb.

What has determined the date of U.S. elections since 1845?

• A presidential decree

• A law passed by Congress

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A decision by the Electoral College

Who was Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 election?

• Elizabeth Warren

• Kamala Harris

• Bernie Sanders

• Pete Buttigieg

Which two college football conferences decided to postpone their seasons due to COVID-19?

• Big 12 and Mountain West

• Conference USA and FBS Independence

• Big Ten and Pac-12

• SEC and ACC

Why are stores stocking Halloween candy earlier than usual in 2020?

• Because of a candy shortage

• To compete with online retailers

• Due to uncertainty from the pandemic

• To clear out old inventory

What is the primary function of the haptic baton?

• To provide visual cues for conductors

• To amplify sound for musicians

• To translate conductor movements into vibrations

• To record musical performances

Who collaborated with Kyung-ho to create the haptic baton?

• A technology company

• A British instrument designer

• A famous composer

• A university research team

What is the goal for the haptic baton by 2022?

• To replace traditional batons entirely

• To be patented and sold commercially

• To be used in every concert hall and music school

• To be integrated into virtual reality systems

What was the original purpose of the last Blockbuster store's transformation?

• To serve as a museum

• To host a film festival

• To celebrate its 20th anniversary

• To become a community center

How many Blockbuster stores are still operational worldwide?

• None

• Fifty

• One

• Ten

What unique feature does the last Blockbuster store offer?

• A drive-in theater

• An Airbnb experience

• A live streaming service

• A virtual reality tour