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Wearing a mask to threaten someone is a criminal offense in PA!

Pennsylvania law treats mask-wearing during a threat as an aggravating factor in criminal intimidation cases. Stalking and criminal threatening carry serious felony charges. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksIn 2018, Iran sued the US at the ICJ over sanctions. What did the court order?

  1. Lift humanitarian sanctions
  2. Pay $50 billion in damages
  3. Freeze all US assets
  4. Dismiss Iran's case entirely
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Lift humanitarian sanctions

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility when ICE operations turn deadly?

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Topic poll · all networksJordan Walker was drafted by the Cardinals in what round in 2021?

  1. 1st Round
  2. 2nd Round
  3. 3rd Round
  4. Undrafted Free Agent
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1st Round

Topic poll · all networksHasbro trademarked Play-Doh's scent. How many scent trademarks has the USPTO granted?

  1. Fewer than 15
  2. Around 200
  3. Over 1,000
  4. None — scents can't be trademarked
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Fewer than 15

Sky Fox has covered LA police chases from the air since the 1990s!

KTTV Fox 11's Sky Fox helicopter became iconic during the 1994 O.J. Simpson Bronco chase — one of TV's most-watched moments ever, with an estimated 95 million viewers tuning in live.

Topic poll · all networksShould the U.S. expand nuclear power for future energy needs?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat share of America's carbon-free electricity comes from nuclear?

  1. About 18%
  2. About 31%
  3. About 47%
  4. About 63%
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About 47%

Topic poll · all networksWhich roller coaster would you ride on National Coaster Day?

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Hopkins and Burnsville are in different MN counties — 25 miles apart.

Hopkins sits in Hennepin County; Burnsville is in Dakota County, ~25 miles south. When a case crosses county lines, agencies must formally coordinate — complicating timelines, jurisdiction, and evidence-sharing.

Missouri sits where 2 of America's largest rivers converge.

The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet near St. Louis, making the state especially flood-prone. The Great Flood of 1993 caused $15 billion in damage across Missouri and neighboring states — still one of the costliest U.S. floods on record.

The Chucky franchise has earned over $250M at the global box office!

From the original 1988 'Child's Play' ($9M budget, $33M domestic gross) to a 2019 remake and a Syfy/USA series, Chucky remains one of horror's most bankable icons — making his mask a recognizable terror tool worldwide.

Topic poll · all networksAnn Widdecombe converted to Catholicism in protest of what?

  1. Women's ordination as priests
  2. Divorce law reforms
  3. Cuts to church funding
  4. Gay marriage legislation
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Women's ordination as priests

Topic poll · all networksRoughly what % of U.S. hit-and-run fatalities occur in California?

  1. About 10%
  2. About 20%
  3. About 30%
  4. About 40%
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About 20%

Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many vehicle pursuits does the LAPD conduct each year?

  1. Around 200
  2. Around 600
  3. Around 2,000
  4. Around 8,000
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Around 2,000

Nuclear power causes fewer deaths per TWh than solar or wind!

Per Our World in Data (sourced from peer-reviewed studies), nuclear energy causes ~0.03 deaths per TWh — vs. 0.04 for solar and 0.04 for wind. Coal causes ~24.6. Nuclear is statistically the safest energy source per unit produced.

Missouri's worst flood on record killed 50 & caused $15B in damage.

The Great Flood of 1993 submerged 20 million acres across 9 Midwest states. Missouri was hit hardest — the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers both crested at record levels, flooding hundreds of towns.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the children's safe recovery?

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Topic poll · all networksHow did PA's House vote to impeach Philly DA Krasner in 2022?

  1. 107-85, passed
  2. 95-97, failed
  3. 120-72, passed
  4. 88-104, failed
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107-85, passed

Toronto's 2012 Danzig St. block party shooting injured 23 people.

The Danzig Street shooting at a Toronto block party killed 2 and wounded 23 — one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings at a public event, sparking major city-wide debates on gun violence and community safety.

Topic poll · all networksLA's debated limiting police chases for decades — your take?

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Chucky the killer doll debuted in 1988 and became a horror icon

The 'Child's Play' franchise spans 7 films & a TV series. Chucky's creator Don Mancini based the doll on a My Buddy toy. Learn more at Wikipedia

Minneapolis hit a 30-year homicide high of 97 in 2021.

After that peak, the city invested in violence-interruption programs and saw homicides fall in 2022 and 2023. Historically, spikes in urban gun violence have prompted policy shifts — Minneapolis has lived that cycle before.

Wearing a disguise during a crime can add years to a sentence!

In Pennsylvania, using a mask or disguise to conceal identity during a crime can trigger enhanced sentencing. Courts treat disguise as evidence of premeditation, often elevating misdemeanor harassment to felony-level stalking charges.

Topic poll · all networksIn Minnesota, how many kids can one licensed in-home daycare legally watch?

  1. Up to 5 children
  2. Up to 8 children
  3. Up to 10 children
  4. Up to 14 children
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Up to 10 children

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest barrier to new US nuclear plants?

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Topic poll · all networksHow bad will this storm's damage turn out to be?

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Toronto has seen a sharp rise in public shootings since 2018.

Gun violence at festivals and public spaces has rattled Canada's largest city. The 2018 Danforth Ave shooting killed 2 and injured 13. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the top charge vs. Philly's Chucky mask suspect?

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Toronto has struggled with gun violence for decades

2005 was dubbed Toronto's 'Year of the Gun' after 52 shooting deaths shocked the city. Festival and public space shootings remain a serious concern. Learn more at Wikipedia

A preliminary hearing tests if evidence is strong enough for trial!

At a preliminary hearing, a judge decides if probable cause exists to proceed — the defendant can challenge evidence before any trial begins. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Iran do after U.S. strikes hit nine towns?

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Ann Widdecombe served as UK Shadow Home Secretary in the 1990s!

A Conservative MP for 23 years, she became a household name for outspoken views & later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. Read her full profile at Wikipedia

Dan Markel was a Harvard-trained law professor & legal blogger

Before his 2014 murder, Markel founded PrawfsBlawg, a widely read law professor blog. The Hulu docuseries revisits his life & case. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWill CENTCOM strikes deter Iran from attacking ships in the Strait?

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Minneapolis budgeted ~$219M for public safety in 2024.

After 2020 calls to defund police, Minneapolis reversed course — its public safety budget grew steadily. The city employs roughly 800 officers, well below its authorized strength of ~900, straining response capacity citywide.

The DEA has no single federal standard for local drug raid safety gear.

While the DEA sets investigative guidelines, body armor and tactical protocols for local deputies on joint task force raids are governed by each county sheriff's office — leaving safety standards fragmented across 3,000+ U.S. counties.

Corpse flowers bloom for only 24-48 hrs after up to a decade wait!

Two blooming at once is extraordinarily rare — and scientifically valuable. It creates a narrow window for cross-pollination, which is nearly impossible to achieve in cultivation otherwise.

Burglary costs U.S. victims over $3 billion annually, per FBI data.

The FBI's Uniform Crime Report puts the average burglary loss at roughly $2,800 per incident. California ranks among states with the highest burglary rates, with LA County accounting for a large share of statewide property crime losses.

Ann Widdecombe once called for the return of capital punishment in the UK.

The outspoken former Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary was known for staunchly right-wing views, including support for hanging. She later found new fame on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2010.

Jumping from a moving car during a pursuit is called a 'bail out.'

Bail-outs force police to split resources between the fleeing vehicle and the runner. CHP policy prioritizes public safety — often letting the chase continue while ground units separately search for the bailed suspect.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the most likely reason APD SWAT secured Sam Rayburn Dr.?

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Prelim hearings let defense cross-examine prosecution witnesses early!

Unlike grand jury proceedings — which are secret and one-sided — preliminary hearings are open and adversarial. Defense attorneys can challenge evidence and question witnesses, sometimes exposing key weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most risk in an LA police pursuit?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich Supreme Court case opened the door to legal sports betting in all U.S. states?

  1. Murphy v. NCAA
  2. Paspa v. Nevada
  3. Christie v. NFL
  4. NCAA v. New Jersey
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Murphy v. NCAA

Topic poll · all networksWill the officer's killing reignite calls to remove Krasner?

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Topic poll · all networksShould the US build more nuclear plants for clean energy?

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Topic poll · all networksTexas leads all U.S. states in annual tornadoes. About how many hit per year?

  1. Around 40
  2. Around 90
  3. Around 132
  4. Around 200
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Around 132

Topic poll · all networksWhy did Ashley Moody leave her post as Florida Attorney General?

  1. Appointed to the U.S. Senate
  2. Elected to the U.S. House
  3. Named to federal judgeship
  4. Ran for Florida Governor
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Appointed to the U.S. Senate

Play-Doh was invented for adults — as a wallpaper cleaner in 1956!

Noah McVicker's cleaning compound was rebranded as a children's toy after a nursery school teacher used it in art class. Hasbro's new adult line brings it back to grown-ups — nearly 70 years later.

Topic poll · all networksWWSB's Sarasota is part of which ranked U.S. TV market?

  1. Top 10
  2. Top 15
  3. Top 25
  4. Top 50
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Top 15

Topic poll · all networksShould hit-and-run drivers face harsher penalties than regular crashes?

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Toronto's Danforth Ave shooting (2018) killed 2 at a street festival.

In July 2018, a gunman opened fire on Greektown's Danforth Ave during a summer festival, killing 2 and injuring 13. It prompted Canada to tighten handgun laws, including a 2020 ban on assault-style firearms.

The FBI's hostage negotiation tactics trace back to the 1972 Munich Olympics.

After 11 Israeli athletes were killed when negotiations failed at Munich, the FBI formalized crisis negotiation training at Quantico. Today, the Crisis Negotiation Unit responds to ~300 cases annually.

Nuclear power is seeing its biggest political revival in decades!

Over 50 nations are reconsidering nuclear as a low-carbon source. The U.S. has 93 reactors generating ~20% of its electricity. Explore the full history at Wikipedia

Philly's DA sued the police 75+ times before leading them!

Before becoming DA, Larry Krasner spent decades as a civil rights lawyer who sued the Philadelphia Police Dept over 75 times. Now he oversees prosecutions involving officers. Read more at Wikipedia

A 2018 Southwest window breach led to major lawsuits & settlements.

Southwest Flight 1380's engine explosion shattered a window, and passenger Jennifer Riordan was partially pulled through and died — the first U.S. commercial aviation fatality in nearly a decade. Southwest settled multiple lawsuits.

George Soros donated $1.45M to elect Larry Krasner as Philly DA!

In 2017, a Soros-backed PAC contributed $1.45 million to Krasner's first DA campaign — making it one of the largest outside donations ever in a Philadelphia district attorney race. Krasner won with 75% of the vote in the Democratic primary.

Hit-and-run crashes cost the U.S. ~$3.6 billion per year.

AAA Foundation research estimates hit-and-run crashes generate $3.6B in annual economic losses — including medical, legal, and emergency costs. Fatalities from hit-and-runs have risen over 20% in the past decade, per NHTSA data.

Topic poll · all networksIn Florida, shooting a law officer carries what min. sentence?

  1. 10 years
  2. 15 years
  3. 25 years
  4. Life without parole
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25 years

Topic poll · all networksHow will the Austin SWAT standoff end?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich U.S. city formed the very first SWAT team?

  1. Los Angeles
  2. New York City
  3. Chicago
  4. Houston
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Los Angeles

Topic poll · all networksWhat crisis prompted the FBI to create formal hostage negotiation training?

  1. 1972 Munich Olympics massacre
  2. 1971 Attica Prison riot
  3. 1973 Wounded Knee standoff
  4. 1974 Patty Hearst kidnapping
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1972 Munich Olympics massacre

Topic poll · all networksIn a Minneapolis shooting case, who bears the most responsibility?

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The 'two-source rule' traces back to Watergate reporting!

Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein popularized confirming stories with 2+ independent sources during Watergate. Top outlets still follow this standard today. Learn more at AP News

Topic poll · all networksToronto declared a 'Summer of the Gun' after a spike in shootings — in what year?

  1. 2001
  2. 2005
  3. 2009
  4. 2013
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2005

Topic poll · all networksHow many theatrical/direct-to-video Chucky films exist in the franchise?

  1. 5 films
  2. 7 films
  3. 9 films
  4. 12 films
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9 films

Topic poll · all networksIn CA, a no-bail hold is most often tied to what type of offense?

  1. Violent or serious felony
  2. Unpaid parking tickets
  3. DUI first offense
  4. Immigration violation
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Violent or serious felony

ICE agents rarely discharge firearms in the field

ICE's use-of-force policy requires agents to exhaust alternatives before lethal force. Fatal shootings by ICE are uncommon and typically trigger federal review. Read more at Wikipedia

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