A to Z - 1/21/26

Where is Oymyakon, the location of the extreme cold marathon, found on Earth?

• Far Western Russia

• Far Eastern Russia

• Northern Canada

• Greenland

What protects Earth from the most harmful effects of solar storms?

• The Moon and other planets

• Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere

• Large mountains and oceans

• Human-made satellites

Which of these conditions affects more than 1 billion people worldwide?

• Diabetes

• Dementia/Alzheimer's

• Migraines

• Heart Disease

Which of the following can trigger migraines?

• Extreme cold and sudden weather changes

• Loud noises and bright lights

• Eating too much sugar

• Exercising too much

What did President Jimmy Carter do on January 21, 1977, related to the Vietnam War?

• He declared the end of the Vietnam War.

• He issued a blanket pardon for Americans who avoided the draft.

• He sent more troops to Vietnam.

• He signed a peace treaty with Vietnam.

Which country did Pope John Paul II visit in 1998, making him the first Pope to visit this communist island nation?

• Russia

• China

• Cuba

• Vietnam

Who said the famous words, "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Which country is located on the western coast of the Black Sea, borders Romania and Greece, and has Sofia as its capital?

• Italy

• Bulgaria

• Egypt

• France

What kind of program helps prisoners in Smolyan Prison, Bulgaria, shorten their sentences by working and learning new skills?

• Educational classes

• Sports competitions

• Work rehabilitation program

• Art therapy sessions

Which of these is a state in the United States mentioned in the video?

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Georgia

• British Columbia