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The term 'summit meeting' was coined by Winston Churchill in 1950!
Churchill called for a 'parley at the summit' with Soviet leaders in a 1950 speech. The phrase caught on globally — before that, top-level diplomatic gatherings had no single widely accepted name.
This storyUnder FAA rules, how far from an airport is it illegal to shoot fireworks?
- 1 mile
- 3 miles
- 5 miles
- 10 miles
Guess, then reveal the answer
3 miles
July 4th weekend ranks among the deadliest for U.S. lightning strikes.
NOAA data shows July is the peak month for U.S. lightning fatalities. With millions outdoors celebrating, exposure spikes sharply — the U.S. averages around 20+ lightning deaths each July alone.
This storyHow fast can the East River's tidal current flow at its peak?
- About 1 knot (1.2 mph)
- About 3 knots (3.5 mph)
- About 5 knots (5.8 mph)
- About 9 knots (10 mph)
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 5 knots (5.8 mph)
Super Bowl LVIII is the most-watched US TV broadcast EVER!
123.4 million viewers watched the Chiefs beat the 49ers in Feb. 2024, with Taylor Swift cheering Travis Kelce. NBC and Nielsen both cited the 'Taylor Swift effect' on NFL ratings as a key factor.
Aircraft on final approach can fly as low as 200 ft above ground.
FAA rules require fireworks displays near airports to be coordinated with air traffic control. Displays within 3 nautical miles of an airport require a formal waiver — making a rogue firework strike on a landing jet extremely rare.