Current Events and Notable Facts

The video covers recent events in Puerto Rico, where a series of earthquakes have caused significant damage, and in Australia, where bushfires have led to widespread destruction and criticism of the government's response. It also discusses the historical impact of Marconi's telegraphy on modern podcasting, highlighting Spotify's investment in the podcast industry. Finally, a humorous segment features a 20-year-old McDonald's hamburger that has remained largely unchanged.

What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake that recently hit Puerto Rico?

• 7.0

• 5.8

• 6.4

• 6.0

Which natural disaster from 2017 is Puerto Rico still recovering from?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Irma

• Hurricane Maria

How many people have died due to the bushfires in Australia?

• 36

• 48

• 24

• 12

What is one of the causes of the bushfires in Australia?

• Flooding

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Lightning strikes

Guglielmo Marconi is best known for his work in which field?

• Telegraphy

• Food science

• Telepathy

• Microwaves

What is Spotify's goal in the audio industry?

• To develop new music genres

• To focus solely on music

• To be the largest global audio network

• To create video content

Which company did Spotify acquire to expand its podcast offerings?

• Amazon Music

• Google Podcasts

• Gimlet Media

• Apple Podcasts

What advantage does Spotify have in the podcast industry?

• Exclusive artist contracts

• Data insights on user behavior

• Better sound quality

• Larger music library

What unusual characteristic did the 20-year-old McDonald's hamburger have?

• It was moldy

• It looked the same as when it was bought

• It had grown larger

• It had changed color

What did the owner of the 20-year-old hamburger hope for?

• To eat it

• To display it in a museum

• To sell it for gold

• To donate it