Geography·medium
What is the primary threat to hippopotamus populations today?Habitat loss and human encroachment✓ correct
Excessive hunting for fur
Climate change alone
Predation by larger animals
hippoconservationthreatsendangered
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In which ecosystem do wild hippopotamuses primarily live?Rivers and lakes✓ correct
Savannas
Rainforests
Deserts
hippohabitatecosystemenvironment
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The FBI operates an academy for training law enforcement officers in Quantico, Virginia.fbiquanticotraining
Geography·easy
The FBI's headquarters is located in which U.S. city?Washington, D.C.✓ correct
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
fbiheadquarterswashington dc
Geography·medium
Which of these regions is NOT known for whisky production?Tuscany✓ correct
Speyside
Kentucky
Islay
whiskeyregionsproductiongeography
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Which country is legally required to produce Scotch whisky?Scotland✓ correct
Ireland
Canada
United States
whiskeyscotchgeographyproduction
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In which African country is the ostrich population largest?South Africa✓ correct
Kenya
Egypt
Nigeria
ostrichesafricawildlifedistribution
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Which comedy venue in Los Angeles, founded by Mitzi Shore, became famous for launching the careers of numerous stand-up comedians?The Comedy Store✓ correct
The Improv
The Laugh Factory
The Groundlings
standup comedycomedy clubslos angeles
Geography·easy
The Comedy Cellar in New York City is one of the most famous stand-up comedy clubs in the United States.standup comedycomedy clubsnew york
Geography·medium
Which venue, famous for stand-up comedy, was established in San Francisco and is known for launching comedians' careers?The Punch Line✓ correct
The Improv
The Comedy Cellar
Caroline's on Broadway
standup comedycomedy venuessan francisco
Geography·hard
In hot climates, which adaptation helps some populations sweat more efficiently and conserve water?Higher sweat gland density with lower sweat output per gland✓ correct
Larger sweat glands that produce more concentrated sweat
Fewer sweat glands overall
Sweat that evaporates more slowly
sweatclimate adaptationhuman evolutionheat
Geography·hard
In which country is it illegal to mention the name of a deceased person in certain contexts without ritual purification?Australia (Aboriginal communities)✓ correct
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
funny lawsaustraliaculture
Geography·hard
In South Korea, it is illegal to import certain historical maps that show disputed territorial claims.funny lawssouth koreamaps
Geography·easy
In which country is it illegal to wear a burqa or niqab in public spaces for security reasons?France✓ correct
Italy
Spain
Germany
funny lawsfranceclothing
Geography·hard
In which country is it illegal to name your child 'Elvis' without official government approval?Iceland✓ correct
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
funny lawsicelandnaming laws
Geography·medium
In Arizona, it is illegal to cut down a saguaro cactus.funny lawsusaenvironmental protection
Geography·hard
Which country has a law making it illegal to step on currency?Thailand✓ correct
Japan
Singapore
South Korea
funny lawsthailandcurrencyrespect
Geography·medium
The Murray River is Australia's longest river.australiariversgeography
Geography·hard
What is the name of Australia's most famous desert?Great Victoria Desert✓ correct
Simpson Desert
Tanami Desert
Sturt Stony Desert
australiadesertsoutback
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Tasmania is connected to mainland Australia by a bridge.australiatasmaniageography
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What is the world's largest coral reef system and is located in Australia?Great Barrier Reef✓ correct
Ningaloo Reef
Coral Sea Reef
Tasman Reef
australiareefnatural wonders
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The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Queensland.australiagreat barrier reefqueensland
Geography·easy
Australia is both a country and a continent.australiageographycontinents
Geography·hard
Nicolas Cage was born in California.nicholas cagebirthplacecalifornia
Geography·medium
The tradition of throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain in Rome is a practice that dates back to ancient Roman times.italian traditionrometrevi fountainhistory
Geography·hard
Lesotho is the only African country that is completely surrounded by another single country.bordersafricageographyenclave
Geography·easy
Which river forms much of the border between Texas and Mexico?Rio Grande✓ correct
Colorado River
Pecos River
Nueces River
bordersunited statesmexicogeography
Geography·medium
The Line of Control is a border between India and Pakistan that divides the territory of Kashmir.bordersindiapakistangeopolitics
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Vatican City is entirely surrounded by the borders of Italy.bordersvaticaneurope
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Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland share an international border.bordersirelanduk
Geography·medium
Which Scandinavian country's cinema is typically characterized by matter-of-fact depictions of nudity without sensationalism?Sweden✓ correct
Denmark
Norway
Finland
nudity in filmscandinavian cinemacultural attitudes
Geography·medium
Cashmere wool comes from the Cashmere region in India.fashion and clothingmaterialscashmere
Geography·medium
Red Rock Canyon, a popular natural attraction, is located within the Las Vegas city limits.las vegasnaturegeography
Geography·medium
What is the name of the major street that runs through Downtown Las Vegas?Fremont Street✓ correct
Main Street
Nevada Avenue
Desert Boulevard
las vegasdowntownstreets
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What is the primary source of water for Las Vegas?Lake Mead✓ correct
The Colorado River directly
Groundwater aquifers
Desalination plants
las vegaswaterresources
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Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert.las vegasgeographydesert
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Which of the following best describes the Mariana Trench?The deepest oceanic trench on Earth, located in the western Pacific Ocean✓ correct
A volcanic ridge system in the Atlantic Ocean
A shallow continental shelf off Antarctica
A series of underwater caves in the Mediterranean
marine biologymariana trenchocean depth
Geography·medium
Mummified remains have been found in Peru dating back thousands of years.mummificationperusouth america
Geography·hard
In Irish folklore, what do you call the supernatural mound or hill dwelling of the fairy folk?Sidhe✓ correct
Bothán
Dún
Rath
irish folkloresidhefairiesdwellings
Geography·medium
Which U.S. state produces the largest number of pumpkins used for jack o'lanterns?Illinois✓ correct
California
Iowa
Ohio
jack o lanternspumpkinsagricultureunited states