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History

Irish Potato Famine

In the mid-1800s, Ireland was devastated by the Great Famine, a crisis triggered by a potato blight that wiped out the staple food of millions. Between 1845 and 1852, over a million people died from starvation and disease, while another million fled the country in search of survival.

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Science

What does Ablutophobia mean?

Ablutophobia is a specific phobia in which people have an irrational fear of bathing or washing.

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Tech & Engineering

What does PIN stand for?

PIN stands for Personal Identification Number—a strictly numeric password used for things like bank cards and phone locks.

Sport

The Malice at the Palace

The massive brawl that broke out at the NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004 is known as "The Malice at the Palace." It’s one of the most infamous incidents in NBA history, involving players and fans in a chaotic fight at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Nature & Geography

Guess the flag

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Business & Politics

The ANZUS Agreement of 1951

The ANZUS Agreement of 1951 is a security treaty between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It was signed on September 1, 1951, in response to growing Cold War tensions and the outbreak of the Korean War.

The treaty commits the three countries to mutual defence — if one is attacked in the Pacific region, the others will consult and act to meet the threat.

Arts & Literature

Finish this famous philosophical quote…

“I think, therefore…. “

Entertainment

Danny Elfman

Is a film composer best known for his quirky, darkly whimsical music that has defined the sound of many iconic movies. He’s a frequent collaborator with director Tim Burton, having composed unforgettable music for films like Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Elfman also created the theme for The Simpsons, cementing his place in pop culture history.

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   C - 6.27 meters

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   B - German Naturalist

   C - Dutch Astronomer

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   B - Harry Potter Series

   C - Bible

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