4/30/25 The World from A to Z (Tuesday 4/29/25)

What is Puar, China, traditionally famous for?

• Tea production

• Ancient coffee rituals

• Gourmet yak butter

• Spicy dragon dumplings 🌍

What age group in Puar is showing increased interest in coffee?

• People between 20 and 40 years old

• The 50 and fabulous crowd

• Retired tea monks

• Toddlers with sippy cups 🌍

What caused the massive power outage in Spain and Portugal?

• Unclear, but possibly related to France-Spain energy connection

• Someone unplugged Europe

• Giant Godzilla squirrel chewed a wire

• A cloud sneezed on the grid 🌍

What percentage of Spain had power restored by the end of Monday?

• About 50% of the country

• Only the royal palaces

• 0%, they gave up

• 110%, they overdid it🌍

What is "home equity"?

• The difference between a home’s value and what's still owed

• A housing-themed reality show

• A discount on doorbells

• How many pillows you can afford 🌍

What was the median home sale price in March?

• Over $400,000

• $20 and a handshake

• 300 gallons of oat milk

• Whatever Mon🌍

What sparked the 1992 LA riots?

• Acquittal of police officers in the Rodney King case

• A failed celebrity wedding

• Poor Yelp reviews of city hall

• A banned TikTok dance🌍

How much damage was caused by the LA riots?

• Over $1 billion

• A couple of broken sunglasses

• Just a scratch

• One sad balloon🌍

What rare gemstone is mined in Queensland, Australia?

• Boulder opals

• Koala crystals

• Kangaroo quartz
  

• Platypus pearls🌍

What event in Belgium involves loud bird noises?

• Seagull screeching competition

• Owl opera

• Duck disco

• Pigeon poetry jam🌍