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When is July 4th 1776?
This was the exact date of the United State’s freedom.
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What is the coronavirus?
This virus is the cause of Covid-19.
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What is on deck?
Comes from baseball means “next up”.
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What is Sushi?
Popular in Asian cuisine this dish features raw fish, seaweed, and rice.
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What is Skeleton?
Commonly confused with luge this sport has its participants racing headfirst down an ice lane.
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What is The War of 1812?
This war is named after the year it began.
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What is the Bubonic Plaque or Black Death?
This was the most deadly pandemic in known history and started in 1346.
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What is “Throwing in the towel”?
This saying comes from boxing and means to give up.
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What is Fondue?
Originating from Switzerland this dish consists of dipping various foods in cheese.
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What is Parkour or Free running?
In this sport people try to jump onto and run on top of buildings.
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What is seven?
The American flag has this many red stripes.
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What is AIDS?
The name of this disease stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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What is home stretch?
Derived from horse racing, means to be in the final phase of a project or event.
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What is Poutine?
This Canadian dish consists of french fries accompanied by cheese and gravy.
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What is parasailing?
This sport consists of being pulled behind a boat while holding a parachute.
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What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This $27 million purchase allowed the US to acquire 828,000 sq. miles of land.
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What is Athletes Foot?
This fungal infection is often spread through locker room showers.
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What is wheelhouse?
Someone’s area of interest or expertise.
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What is an Éclair?
This dish comes from France and consists of a doughnut with chocolate frosting and a cream filling.
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What is BMX?
This type of biking features races and freestyle tricks.
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Who is Bill Clinton?
This president along with Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump is one of the three presidents impeached.
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What is H1N1?
This virus caused the Spanish Flu outbreak.
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What is down to the wire?
Comes from horse racing, used to describe an event with a close finish.
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What is a gyro?
This greek food consists of flat bread and a mix of beef and lamb.
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What is BASE jumping?
This sport is named after the types structures you jump off (building, antenna, span earth).
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