5/14/25 The World from A to Z ( Tuesday 5/13/25)

What major monument in Buenos Aires recently added an elevator?
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• The Obelisk

• The Argentine Arch

• The Pampas Pyramid

• The Buenos Aires Balloon

In what year was the Obelisk in Buenos Aires built?
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• 1936, as a historical commemoration

• 2001, for Argentina’s bicentennial

• 1492, when Columbus turned left

• 1888, during the Tango Treaty

Which two countries are the world’s largest economies involved in recent trade negotiations?
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• United States and China

• Canada and Brazil

• India and Russia

• Mexico and Germany

What U.S. state is home to the oldest operating airport in the world?
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• Maryland

• North Dakota, for sky cowboys

• New York, the flighty apple

• California, for beach blimps

How did Pope John Paul II respond to his attacker?
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• Visited him in prison and forgave him

• Demanded a duel at dawn

• Tried to forget it ever happened

• Sent a very long and boring letter

Who was the first woman to climb Everest without oxygen or Sherpa support?
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• Allison Hargreaves

• Sherpa Sheila

• Mountaineer Martha

• Frozen Francine

Why did ancient Egyptians wear wigs?
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• To protect from the desert sun

• To win beauty pageants

• To disguise as Pharaohs

• To confuse camels

How much was the wig powder tax in today’s money?
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• About $130

• A law against messy ponytailsRoughly 3 jellybeans

• A FrencLess than a movie ticketh curling iron ban

• A secret shampoo societyHalf a crown and a donut

What holiday is celebrated on May 13th?
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• National Frog Jumping Day

• National Toad Talk Day

• Frog Appreciation Fest

• Amphibian Appreciation Hour

What did the gator get as a “reward”?
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• A free truck ride out of town

• A gatorade and a cookie

• A Netflix subscription

• An honorary mailbox