Lighter Side of the News (Jul 14, 2023) by HallR

Champion(s):

alamble


Runner(s)-Up:

CoenM
And, it's moist!


Quiz Description

Quiz - #22-01

Full Results:

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1 alamble 323 95 15
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2 CoenM 320 86 15
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3 HoH 253 77 15
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4 felsenheldd 248 68 00
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5 JCEurovision 246 59 15
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6 KonkelT 232 50 15
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7 GoodmanDL 216 40 00
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8 SokolM 214 31 15
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9 DFisher 186 22 15
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10 DouglasLovesVixey 169 13 15
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11 KPope 135 4 15
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Questions:

A Google News search was conducted on Wednesday using the term: "New memoir, Wembanyama". The top results were all headlines that mentioned what woman?

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Britney Spears

The 2023 World Aquatics Championships 🏊‍♀️ begin today (Fri.) In Fukuoka, Japan. According to the stroke order, what STROKE constitutes the first leg of the 4 x 100 meter Medley Relay event?

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Backstroke

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday. Name the TWO nominees in the Best Drama Series category which include a COLOR, either by itself or part of a larger word, in their titles.

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The White Lotus, Yellowjackets

Multiple choice. "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo is the new #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Which of the following is NOT a lyric from "Vampire": A) Avenge; B) Bloodsucker; C) Castle; D) Diamonds?

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A

A new episode of the television game show "Weakest Link" will air on Monday night. What network broadcasts "Weakest Link"?

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NBC

The face of what actress, set to appear in an anticipated film later this month, has been redacted in this photo taken last weekend?

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Florence Pugh

The 2023 MLB All-Star game was played on Tuesday night in Seattle. The National League won (3-2), with the Colorado Rockies' Elias Diaz earning MVP honors. Diaz plays what infield position?

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Catcher

"Now You Know", a new composition from the title figure, and "Helena Polka", are two of the songs heard in what streaming movie that was nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday? (approximations accepted)

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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

The fifth season of the cult favorite television series "What We Do in the Shadows" debuted this week. In addition to cable television, "What We Do in the Shadows" is available on what streaming service?

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Hulu

Today (Fri.) Is Bastille Day! 🇫🇷🥖🍷 In honor, this week's mini-theme (#10 & #11) is titled: "In Spirit of the Revolution...or Not". Here we go. Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT a lyric from the English language translation of "La Marseillaise": A) Avenge; B) Bloody; C) Citizens; D) Danger?

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D

The first trailer for the upcoming Ridley Scott film "Napoleon" was released on Monday. The moment depicted in this screenshot is set in what YEAR? (accept within 3 years)

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1804 (accept 1801 to 1807)

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup begins this upcoming Thursday. Name ONE of the two nations hosting this year's event.

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Australia, New Zealand