World A to Z 12/2/2025

What was the theme of this year's gingerbread house competition in Sweden?

• Famous Landmarks

• Homes that Radiate Warmth

• Love

• Edible Abodes

What type of weather event on Mars is associated with the crackling sounds detected by the Perseverance rover?

• Meteor showers

• Solar flares

• Dust storms or dust devils

• Volcanic eruptions

What symbolic action did Napoleon Bonaparte take during his coronation as Emperor of France?

• He declared war on Britain

• He placed the crown on his own head

• He abolished the monarchy

• He appointed a new Pope

Which country is described as being the fifth driest in the world, averaging approximately 3 inches of rain per year?

• India

• Pakistan

• United Arab Emirates

• United Kingdom

What is Muhammed Sajjad's primary motivation for chasing rain in the UAE?

• To become a famous meteorologist

• To bring all rain lovers together under one umbrella

• To find new desert routes for off-roading

• To document extreme weather for scientific research

What is believed to be the oldest charity in the Western Hemisphere, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1657?

• Rotary Foundation

• Goodwill Industries

• Scots Charitable Society

• Salvation Army

What organization does four-year-old Easton collect bottles and cans to support?

• Second Harvest Food Bank

• Goodwill Industries

• K9 Stray Rescue

• Salvation Army

How many lost items does London's Lost Property department receive each week, and what happens to unclaimed items after three months?

• Over 1,000 items, donated to charity

• Over 2,000 items, returned to the finder

• Over 3,000 items, destroyed

• Over 4,000 items, auctioned or donated to charity