Current events Trivia

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Madame Tussaud's waxworks museum in London have cloned politicians, film stars and pop idols, including two waxed music groups. The first was the Beatles in 1964. What group was second?

1

In an alarming 1996 news report, it was estimated that in Russia, 50% to 80% of these are under the control of organized crime. What are they?

13

Actress and political activist Jane Fonda said, "It was the most horrible thing I could possibly have done. It was thoughtless." What 1972 event was she aplogizing for?

13

In December, 1996, President Clinton appointed the first woman ever to serve as Secretary of State. Who is she?

21

The custom of fooling friends and relatives on the first of April began in the late 1500's in which country? Holland, France, or Italy?

9

In the late 1970s, which TV evangelist created the "Moral Majority," a conservative pressure group opposed to abortion and homosexuality, and favoring school prayer and "family values"?

15

One year ago, on Dec. 31, 1999, which three cities of the world hosted the largest live Y2K millennium parties, hosting 3-4 million people in each city?

3

What "somewhat natural" event in 1965 caused a noticeable increase in the birth rate nine months later?

7

According to recently published figures about the SAT test for high school seniors, students from which state had the highest combined verbal and math scores?

13

What two things did some people burn in the late 60's and early 70's as a form of left-wing political protest?

10

According to recent S.F. Chronicle, what percentage of adults in the Bay Area are married? (margin 5%)

3

Which circus owner purchased the world famous elephant Jumbo on February 3, 1882?

9

In 1986, these could be found in 44 countries of the world; today they can be found in 101 countries. What are they?

15

Which U.S. state has the largest percentage of non- English speaking residents, 36%?

12

The Democratic convention is currently (8/00) taking place in Los Angeles. The last time such a political convention was in California was 1996, when the Republicans held their convention in what city?