3/5/25 The World from A to Z ( Tuesday 3/4/25)

Where is the carnival season in full swing in Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• The Amazon rainforest, with jungle-themed parades

• Ohio

What unusual event occurred at a different part of Brazil’s Carnival?

• A giant pineapple paraded down the streets

• The world’s largest inflatable rubber duck was featured

• A giant rooster presided over the festivities

• Chick-Fil-A sponsored the Carnival

When did the tradition of playing in the mud start in Brazil?

• 1972, when the first disco ball was invented

• 2000, during a very rainy summer

• 1986, when some teenagers decided to play in the mud

• 1999, right before the Y2K crisis

How many acres have been consumed by wildfires in South Carolina?

• The size of 3,000 football fields

• 100 acres, just enough for a barbecue

• 2 acres, or about the size of a small park

• More than 4,300 acres

What was the cause of the fires in South Carolina?

• Low humidity, dry vegetation, and high winds

• A dragon breathing fire

• A meteor shower

• A giant barbecue competition that got out of control

Where is Japan's largest forest fire in over 30 years burning?

• Tokyo Disneyland

• The northeastern part of Japan

• Mount Fuji, where all the fires go to vacation

• In a small backyard near Osaka

When was the U.S. Constitution first put into effect?

• 1781, when they were still figuring things out

• 1492, when Christopher Columbus landed in the U.S.

• March 4, 1789

• 1825, after the country became a giant tea party

What was the name of the first video game console?

• Magnavox Odyssey

• Wii Sports

• Nintendo 64

• Nintendo Switch

Where is the world’s Seagull Scream Championship held?

• Dunkirk, France

• On a cruise ship in the Atlantic

• Antarctica, because seagulls love the cold

• In the middle of the ocean, for no reason

What is essential for winning the Seagull Scream Championship?

• Wearing a pirate hat

• Teamwork behind the scenes

• A loud voice and big wings

• A trained pelican to help