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Sebastian Telfair was a popular NBA player, albeit for a short time. What other former NBA player is he related to?

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Answer: Stephon Marbury
Part of Sebastian Telfair's undeserved mega popularity coming into the NBA in 2004 was the fact that his cousin, Stephon Marbury, was already a very successful point guard from Brooklyn, New York.

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Why do food processors sometimes add carbon monoxide to meat?

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Answer: For Color
The lethal gas carbon monoxide is often added to meat in small doses to increase redness, thus making aged meats appear fresher.

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The most-iconic moment in the illustrious career of Jimi Hendrix was his playing "the Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock music festival. In which year did this occur?

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Answer: 1969
Many look back at 1969's Woodstock music festival in Upstate New York as the personification of 1960's American counterculture, with Jimi Hendrix's rendition of "the Star Spangled Banner" being one of the highlights of the event.

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Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?

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Answer: Alaska - It has 6,640 miles of coastline.

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What water animal produces 650 volts of electricity?

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Answer: Electric Eels
The Electic Eel is the only species in its genus. Despite the name, it is not an eel, but rather a knifefish.

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Henry John Heinz founded a company specializing in the production of which food product?

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Answer: Ketchup
Heinz actually controls over 50% of the American ketchup market.

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What was the duration of the longest playoff drought in history?

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Answer: 44 years
The Arizona Cardinals went from 1947 to 1998 without making the playoffs.

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Catalonia is a region of what country?

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Answer: Spain
Catalonia is one of the Spain's 17 districts. It is located in the northeastern region of Spain. The regional capital of Catalonia is Barcelona.

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The title Pharaoh was given to the ruler of a particular ancient nation. Which nation was that?

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Answer: Egypt
Pharaoh was the official title given to the rulers of ancient Egypt.

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How much will it cost advertisers to air a 30-second commercial during the 2019 Super Bowl?

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Answer: $5 Million
CBS is charging advertisers a little over $5 million for a 30-second slot during Super Bowl LIII (53).

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Who won the 2014 U.S. Open Golf Championship?

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Answer: Martin Kaymer
In 2014, Martin Kaymer won the U.S. Open championship, which was held at the North Carolina's Pinehurst Resort. This was Kaymer's second major championship, one he won by wire-to-wire lead.

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In what year was "Se7en" released?

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Answer: 1995
"Se7en" was released in 1995 and was ironically the seventh-highest grossing film that year.

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What is the name of the hero from "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out"?

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Answer: Little Mac
Little Mac is but a wee fighter yet can defeat the one-punch wonder Mike Tyson if the gamer is fast enough.

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What is the name of the actress who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of films?

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Answer: Emma Watson
Emma Watson is a British actress who is best known for playing Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter". She recently just starred in the remake of "Beauty and the Beast".

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How many children does the average American have?

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Answer: 3.14 children
The average American has 3.14 children. This is a decrease from 2011 where the average was 3.18 children.

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"The Noise of Time" is a 2016 novel based on the life of which prominent 20th century Russian composer?

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Answer: Dmitri Shostakovich
"The Noise of Time" is based on the life of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), who despite being one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century during his life had his music, was banned twice by the Soviet principalities.

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Which country suffered an infamous prank by a former Google executive concerning internet censorship in 2013?

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Answer: China
On 1 April 2013, former Google China head Kai-fu Lee joked that the Great Firewall, China's infamous internet regulations and censorship, was penetrable, allowing access to Facebook and Twitter. His prank drew over 10,000 comments, many of which were filled with insults or other forms of anger.

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Which of the following tennis tournaments is a team event in the ITA Championship?

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Answer: Davis Cup
The ITF runs the Davis Cup and it is a yearly event that is contested between men's teams from various nations under around the world. This tournament is often referred to as "World Cup of Tennis".



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