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Topic poll · all networksRomania's sheep sector employs roughly what % of its rural workforce?

  1. 2%
  2. 8%
  3. 18%
  4. 35%
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18%

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for measles' US resurgence?

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Topic poll · all networksRomania has the EU's largest sheep flock — roughly how many?

  1. Around 3 million
  2. Around 6 million
  3. Around 10 million
  4. Around 18 million
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Around 10 million

Sen. Graham co-authored the 2014 Veterans Access to Care Act.

The landmark law gave veterans the right to see private doctors when VA wait times exceeded 30 days or 40 miles. It followed a scandal revealing veterans died awaiting care at VA facilities.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most determine if this Ebola outbreak gets contained?

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Topic poll · all networksIn what year was the Ebola virus first identified by scientists?

  1. 1962
  2. 1976
  3. 1989
  4. 2001
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1976

Topic poll · all networksWho should lead fentanyl prevention on college campuses?

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North Kivu borders 3 countries, making Ebola containment a nightmare.

The DRC's North Kivu province shares borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi. Its dense rainforest, active conflict zones, and porous crossings helped make the 2018–2020 Kivu outbreak the second-largest Ebola epidemic in history.

Topic poll · all networksHow many grams of fentanyl trigger the max federal trafficking charge?

  1. 10 grams
  2. 100 grams
  3. 400 grams
  4. 1,000 grams
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400 grams

Topic poll · all networksWhat should happen to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat?

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Topic poll · all networksWHO recommends which antibiotic as first-line plague treatment?

  1. Doxycycline
  2. Amoxicillin
  3. Azithromycin
  4. Ciprofloxacin
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Doxycycline

Lindsey Graham is the only Senator to deploy to a war zone while in office!

Graham, a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve JAG Corps, made multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan while serving as South Carolina's Senator — a rare dual role in American political history.

Iran's coast borders the world's most critical oil chokepoint

The Strait of Hormuz carries ~20% of global oil supply daily. U.S. strikes on Iran's coastal cities put this vital waterway at risk. Follow live coverage at Reuters

Maine faces some of New England's most severe nor'easter threats!

Nor'easters can bring hurricane-force winds, heavy snow, and coastal flooding to Maine. Knowing your local alerts can save lives. Check forecasts at Weather.gov

In 1988, the U.S. Navy's biggest sea battle since WWII was fought near Hormuz.

Operation Praying Mantis saw U.S. warships sink Iranian vessels to protect oil tankers. The U.S. has patrolled the strait ever since — roughly 20% of global oil supply passes through its 21-mile-wide channel.

Topic poll · all networksWhich Ebola response effort matters most for stopping an outbreak?

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A single Senate seat once decided the fate of U.S. healthcare law.

In July 2017, the ACA 'skinny repeal' failed 51-49 when Sen. John McCain cast a surprise 'no' vote at 2 a.m. — a dramatic thumbs-down on the Senate floor. Appointed senators have swung health votes before.

Topic poll · all networksThe UN has 6 official organs. Name all 6!

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General Assembly,Security Council,Secretariat,ICJ,Trusteeship Council,ECOSOC

Jones & McCormack co-wrote 'Toy Story 4,' which won the Oscar!

Before 'The Invite,' the duo co-wrote the 2019 Pixar sequel that won Best Animated Feature at the 2020 Oscars — a surprising pivot from their indie dramedy 'Celeste and Jesse Forever.'

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

Topic poll · all networksWhere were the first U.S. cases of the 1918 flu pandemic reported?

  1. Camp Funston, Fort Riley
  2. Fort Bragg, North Carolina
  3. Quantico Marine Base
  4. Walter Reed Hospital
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Camp Funston, Fort Riley

Topic poll · all networksWho's most to blame for taxpayer-funded zombie programs?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years of mRNA research preceded the first approved vaccine?

  1. ~10 years
  2. ~20 years
  3. ~30 years
  4. ~50 years
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~30 years

Topic poll · all networksWhat should Florida prioritize to fight rising dengue cases?

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Ebola wasn't found at the Ebola River — it struck 60 miles away!

In 1976, scientists named the virus after a nearby river in Zaire (now DRC) to avoid stigmatizing the village of Yambuku. Naming diseases after places is now discouraged by WHO to prevent harm to communities.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Americans die from fentanyl overdose each day?

  1. ~50 per day
  2. ~150 per day
  3. ~300 per day
  4. ~500 per day
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~150 per day

Hillsborough sits on FL's largest port — a key drug entry point.

Port Tampa Bay is Florida's largest port by tonnage. The DEA flags Florida's Gulf Coast as a primary fentanyl corridor from Mexico, making Hillsborough's 2-year opioid investigation especially significant.

EU actually downgraded wolf protections in 2024 after farmer pressure!

In Dec. 2024, the Berne Convention reduced wolves from 'strictly protected' to 'protected' status — a response to livestock farmer protests across Europe, including Romania, where wolves kill tens of thousands of sheep annually.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the NPS-required minimum distance from a bison in Yellowstone?

  1. 10 yards
  2. 25 yards
  3. 50 yards
  4. 100 yards
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25 yards

Containing one measles case costs public health ~$182,000.

That's the estimated per-case cost from the 2019 U.S. outbreak — the worst in 27 years. The MMR vaccine costs under $25, making measles among the most expensive vaccine-preventable diseases to contain.

Topic poll · all networksYosemite was first federally protected in what year — during the Civil War?

  1. 1864
  2. 1872
  3. 1890
  4. 1906
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1864

Romanian shepherding is UNESCO-protected cultural heritage!

Transhumance — seasonal flock migration — earned UNESCO Intangible Heritage status in 2019, with Romania among founding nations. Critics say EU subsidy gaps and predator policies now undermine a tradition the world pledged to protect.

Ebola was first identified in 1976 in what is now the DRC!

Named after the Ebola River in present-day DRC, the virus emerged in Yambuku, then called Zaire. Since 1976, the DRC has suffered more outbreaks than any nation — including a 2018-2020 epidemic killing over 2,200 people.

Topic poll · all networksWhich city has bid for the Olympics the most times without winning?

  1. Detroit, USA
  2. Istanbul, Turkey
  3. Osaka, Japan
  4. Leipzig, Germany
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Detroit, USA

Romania's protest echoes the UK's 1995 live export blockades!

In 1995, thousands of British protesters blockaded ports for months to stop live veal calf exports. The economic stakes were similar: farmers vs. animal welfare rules threatening a multi-million-pound trade route.

Graham fought to the Supreme Court to avoid Georgia testimony!

Sen. Graham challenged a Georgia grand jury subpoena up to the U.S. Supreme Court before ultimately testifying in 2022 about calls to state officials post-election. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many building collapse complaints does NYC receive each year?

  1. Around 500
  2. Around 2,000
  3. Around 7,000
  4. Around 15,000
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Around 7,000

Topic poll · all networksThe real Alexander Hamilton was an immigrant — from which Caribbean island?

  1. Nevis
  2. Jamaica
  3. Barbados
  4. Trinidad
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Nevis

Dengue may be fought by releasing MORE mosquitoes!

The World Mosquito Program infects Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria, which blocks dengue from spreading. Trials across 11 countries have shown up to 77% fewer dengue cases in treated areas.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should communities demand most from new data centers?

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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 networksHow many people does dengue fever infect globally each year?

  1. 40 million
  2. 100 million
  3. 400 million
  4. 1 billion
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400 million

A 2017 plague outbreak cost Madagascar over $5M in emergency response.

Madagascar's pneumonic plague outbreak had 2,400+ cases and 209 deaths. Beyond direct health costs, trade bans and travel advisories battered the economy — making fast antibiotic treatment the cheapest possible outcome.

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

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Graham grew up above his family's pool hall in Central, SC

Both of Graham's parents died while he was in college — his mother when he was 21, his father shortly after. He became legal guardian of his younger sister, Darline, and helped raise her.

Rashida Jones is a longtime HIV/AIDS awareness advocate!

Jones has partnered with (RED), the organization co-founded by Bono to fight AIDS, and has used her platform to raise awareness about global HIV/AIDS funding — a cause she's championed for years alongside her entertainment career.

Fentanyl was invented in 1960 as a legal surgical anesthetic.

Belgian pharmacologist Paul Janssen created fentanyl for controlled surgical use. Today, the same drug illicitly manufactured and laced into counterfeit pills kills over 70,000 Americans per year.

NYC's facade inspection law came from a student's 1979 death!

Grace Gold, a Barnard student, was killed by falling masonry in 1979, prompting NYC to pass Local Law 10 — later strengthened to Local Law 11 — requiring regular facade inspections on all buildings over 6 stories.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Sen. Lindsey Graham be most remembered for?

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Romania exports ~1M live sheep yearly, mainly to Middle East markets.

Live sheep exports are worth hundreds of millions of euros annually to Romanian farmers. Disruptions from policy changes, disease rules, or trade barriers hit their bottom line directly — fueling protests like today's.

Topic poll · all networksDespite its street dangers, fentanyl is DEA Schedule __?

  1. Schedule I
  2. Schedule II
  3. Schedule III
  4. Schedule IV
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Schedule II

Topic poll · all networksGiven US-China trade war history, should Trump host Xi in Washington?

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Trump's 145% China tariffs dwarf the infamous 1930 Smoot-Hawley rates!

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act raised average U.S. import duties to ~45%, widely blamed for deepening the Great Depression. Trump's China tariffs are more than triple that rate, as Xi arrives in Washington for trade talks.

Topic poll · all networksHow many people died in the 1976 outbreak that named Legionnaires' disease?

  1. 12 people
  2. 29 people
  3. 54 people
  4. 87 people
Guess, then reveal the answer

29 people

Ali G first appeared on TV in 1998 — over 25 years before Wimbledon!

Sacha Baron Cohen debuted Ali G on Channel 4's 'The 11 O'Clock Show' in 1998. The character became a UK sensation, earning a BAFTA and his own HBO series before Baron Cohen largely retired him in the mid-2000s.

Cornell's probe included 50 interviews across 32 witnesses.

The 2011 'Dear Colleague' letter formalized campus Title IX probes. Before it, structured multi-witness investigations were rare; Cornell's 32-witness inquiry shows how rigorous these processes have become.

Topic poll · all networksWill the Congo Ebola outbreak be contained within 3 months?

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Opening acts on stadium tours can earn $50K–$150K per show.

With Ed Sheeran's North America leg spanning dozens of stadium dates, Macklemore's removal — and FINNEAS walking away in solidarity — likely means millions in forfeited guaranteed fees for those artists.

The U.S. & Iran nearly went to full war in Jan. 2020 after a drone strike

Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq after the U.S. killed Gen. Qasem Soleimani — the closest the two nations have come to direct war in decades. Read more at AP News

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the Maine shooting?

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Topic poll · all networksWHO tracks plague cases yearly. About how many occur globally?

  1. Fewer than 100
  2. 1,000 to 2,000
  3. Around 50,000
  4. Over 500,000
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1,000 to 2,000

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for 9/11 responder health neglect?

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U.S. data centers could get $325B in tax breaks via bonus depreciation.

The House reconciliation bill restores 100% bonus depreciation — letting companies immediately write off capital investments. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated this provision alone costs the federal budget ~$325 billion over 10 years.

Crypto caused the largest waterborne outbreak in U.S. history!

In 1993, Cryptosporidium contaminated Milwaukee's water supply, infecting ~403,000 people and killing over 100. The parasite resists standard chlorine, making pools and tap water vulnerable.

Topic poll · all networksWHO says delay costs lives. What's Ebola's hardest containment challenge?

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Topic poll · all networksWho's most to blame for Romanian sheep farmers' export crisis?

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Topic poll · all networksWho holds the greatest duty to stop fentanyl deaths?

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Topic poll · all networksWho should fund Pennsylvania's measles outbreak response?

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Topic poll · all networksMeasles was eliminated in the US in 2000. What's driving its return?

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Topic poll · all networksOne unvaccinated measles patient can infect how many people?

  1. Up to 4 people
  2. Up to 9 people
  3. Up to 18 people
  4. Up to 30 people
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Up to 18 people

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the US fentanyl crisis?

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Topic poll · all networksLindsey Graham was 1 of how many House Managers in Clinton's 1999 impeachment trial?

  1. 5
  2. 9
  3. 13
  4. 17
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13

Topic poll · all networksWhat's most to blame for breast cancer rising in women under 50?

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Fentanyl deaths now dwarf the crack epidemic's peak toll by 20x.

At its 1989 peak, crack cocaine caused ~3,600 U.S. deaths/year. By 2022, fentanyl killed over 73,000 Americans. Past drug crises took 7–10 years of sustained policy action to meaningfully bend the curve.

Topic poll · all networksWhich U.S. president first signed federal protection for Yosemite?

  1. Abraham Lincoln
  2. Ulysses S. Grant
  3. Theodore Roosevelt
  4. Woodrow Wilson
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Abraham Lincoln

Topic poll · all networksWhich EU shift hit Romanian sheep farmers hardest?

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Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite spread through contaminated produce

Unlike bacteria, Cyclospora must mature outside the body before it can infect others. Past U.S. outbreaks were linked to raspberries, basil & lettuce. Learn more at CDC.gov

Topic poll · all networksWhat % of Senate candidates drop out before the primary?

  1. Under 10%
  2. Around 25%
  3. Nearly 40%
  4. Over 50%
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Over 50%

Topic poll · all networksWhat will matter most for U.S. election integrity in 2026?

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The U.S. insanity defense dates back to an 1843 murder trial!

The M'Naghten Rules, born from a Scottish woodcutter's murder trial in England, became the foundation of mental health defenses in U.S. courts. Explore the history at Wikipedia

Only the President or Governor can officially order flags to half-staff!

The half-staff tradition is governed by the Flag Code and Presidential Proclamation. Sen. Lindsey Graham served South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksIn WWI, how many U.S. troops died from flu vs. combat?

  1. Far fewer died from flu
  2. About the same number
  3. Twice as many from flu
  4. Ten times more from flu
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About the same number

A single measles outbreak can cost public health $1M+!

The 2019 U.S. measles outbreak — 1,274 cases, the worst in 27 years — cost state and local health departments an estimated $2.1M just to contain. That excludes patient medical bills and lost wages.

Topic poll · all networksWhat record temp did Iraq's Basra hit in its 2016 heatwave?

  1. 46.7°C (116°F)
  2. 51.1°C (124°F)
  3. 53.9°C (129°F)
  4. 57.2°C (135°F)
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53.9°C (129°F)

Ebola can incubate silently for up to 21 days before symptoms show!

This 21-day window determines how long health workers must monitor every exposed contact. It's why outbreak containment requires enormous coordination — thousands of people tracked daily for three full weeks.

Graham served as a U.S. Air Force JAG lawyer before politics!

Before the Senate, Lindsey Graham was a Judge Advocate General officer — a military legal career that shaped his path to Congress. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksDuring Ebola, which service is hardest to keep running?

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Topic poll · all networksThe EBS was only activated nationally once — by accident. What year?

  1. 1963
  2. 1971
  3. 1979
  4. 1984
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1971

The U.S. Public Health Service dates back to 1798!

Originally created to care for sick merchant sailors, it grew into the foundation of U.S. public health law. Explore the history at CDC.gov

Topic poll · all networksWho bears the MOST blame for fentanyl in counterfeit pills?

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Topic poll · all networksShould WHO fast-track approval of new Ebola treatments from private companies?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore the measles vaccine, ~how many Americans died of it yearly?

  1. Around 500
  2. Around 5,000
  3. Around 50,000
  4. Around 500,000
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Around 500

Topic poll · all networksWill Congo's Ebola outbreak surpass 1,000 deaths?

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Graham & McCain's friendship echoed the classic Senate odd couple pairing.

Like Daniel Webster & Henry Clay — rivals-turned-allies who shaped 19th-century compromise — Graham (R-SC) and the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) famously crossed party lines together, co-sponsoring over 40 pieces of bipartisan legislation.

Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Sheikh Tamim become Emir of Qatar?

  1. 2009
  2. 2011
  3. 2013
  4. 2016
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2013

Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most responsibility for wildfire death tolls?

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Topic poll · all networksHow much did Jones & McCormack's 'Celeste and Jesse Forever' gross at the US box office?

  1. Under $1 million
  2. $3.1 million
  3. $8.4 million
  4. $21 million
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$3.1 million

Ebola was first identified in DRC in 1976 & named for a local river!

The virus emerged near the Ebola River in what was then Zaire. Since that first outbreak, the DRC has recorded 14+ Ebola outbreaks — more than any other country on Earth.

Topic poll · all networksWhich EU law protects wolves that prey on Romanian sheep flocks?

  1. Habitats Directive
  2. Birds Directive
  3. Common Agricultural Policy
  4. Natura 2000 Framework
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Habitats Directive

Topic poll · all networksWill the Siberian plague outbreak stay contained to the lab?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat has Hamilton done most for American culture?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility when Ebola spreads beyond borders?

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Dengue costs the global economy ~$8.9 billion per year.

Like yellow fever, which cost Memphis alone ~$100M in 1878, dengue devastates economies through lost work and medical care. Florida spends millions annually on mosquito control to keep both diseases at bay.

GAO has flagged 100+ federal programs as duplicative, costing billions yearly.

Since 2011, the GAO's annual 'duplication' reports have identified over $600 billion in potential savings. 'Zombie programs' — funded but understaffed — are a key driver of this chronic federal waste.

Topic poll · all networksHow many hectares burned in Spain's record wildfire year of 2022?

  1. Around 50,000 hectares
  2. Around 120,000 hectares
  3. Around 307,000 hectares
  4. Around 500,000 hectares
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Around 307,000 hectares

Topic poll · all networksShould celebrities pull stunts at major sports finals?

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Texas law specifically bans secret recordings in public spaces!

Texas Penal Code 21.15 criminalizes capturing intimate images without consent — a felony offense. Many U.S. states have similar statutes. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many people got sick in the first major U.S. Cyclospora outbreak?

  1. About 250
  2. About 700
  3. About 1,465
  4. About 3,800
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About 1,465

Topic poll · all networksThe US declared measles 'eliminated' in what year?

  1. 1985
  2. 1993
  3. 2000
  4. 2011
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2000

Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many sheep does Romania have?

  1. 2 million
  2. 5 million
  3. 10 million
  4. 18 million
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10 million

~1,000 National Park Service workers were fired in early 2025.

The Trump admin's DOGE-driven cuts eliminated roughly 1,000 NPS employees in Feb. 2025. Yosemite, which hosts ~3.5 million visitors annually, now faces reduced ranger patrols, longer waits, and scaled-back visitor services.

Topic poll · all networksWho should lead the Ole Miss student death investigation?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the US lose its measles-eliminated status this year?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the E. 42nd St building scare?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich effort will most cut fentanyl deaths?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat 2010 law requires agencies to review & cut underperforming programs?

  1. GPRAMA
  2. FISMA
  3. The Antideficiency Act
  4. The Administrative Procedure Act
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GPRAMA

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest failure in the NYC Legionnaires' outbreak?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Lindsey Graham serve in the U.S. Senate?

  1. 12 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 22 years
  4. 28 years
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22 years

Topic poll · all networksWhat vaccination rate stops measles from spreading in a community?

  1. 75%
  2. 85%
  3. 95%
  4. 99%
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95%

A single measles case costs public health ~$33,000 to contain.

A 2014 JAMA Pediatrics study found containment costs ranged from $5,700 to $123,000 per case. By contrast, the MMR vaccine that prevents measles costs under $25 per dose.

John Snow traced an 1854 cholera outbreak to a single water pump!

Snow mapped cases door-by-door in London's Soho district, pinpointing a Broad Street pump as the source. His method created modern epidemiology — the same detective work health officials still use today.

Topic poll · all networksWill NYC contain this Legionnaires' outbreak within 30 days?

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~21M barrels pass through Hormuz daily — 20% of world oil.

The EIA calls the Strait of Hormuz the world's most critical oil chokepoint. A sustained closure could spike global oil prices 30–50%, threatening hundreds of billions in economic output worldwide.

Topic poll · all networksShould the US tighten vaccine mandates to fight measles' return?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many died in history's largest Ebola outbreak?

  1. ~2,200
  2. ~5,800
  3. ~11,300
  4. ~28,000
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~11,300

Bison can sprint up to 35 mph — faster than the fastest human!

Despite weighing up to 2,000 lbs, American bison are deceptively agile. The NPS warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards away; bison injure more Yellowstone visitors each year than bears or wolves.

The 2014 Ebola crisis cost $53B — but early funding was denied

WHO's emergency fund was nearly empty during the 2014 West Africa outbreak. A $100M Contingency Fund for Emergencies was created afterward — yet today's Congo response plan is still only 40% funded.

Topic poll · all networksNigeria contained 2014 Ebola to ~20 cases. How many did W. Africa total?

  1. About 4,200 cases
  2. About 11,800 cases
  3. About 28,600 cases
  4. About 54,000 cases
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About 28,600 cases

Topic poll · all networksShould Romania boost sheep farmer subsidies to end protests?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many Ebola outbreaks has Congo had since 1976?

  1. Around 4
  2. Around 8
  3. Around 14
  4. Around 20
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Around 14

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the Ebola funding gap?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Romania's gov't offer sheep farmers a real deal?

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Topic poll · all networksShould intl health monitors access remote outbreak zones like Siberia?

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Topic poll · all networksShould Wimbledon let Ali G crash the final again?

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The 2014–16 Ebola outbreak cost the global economy ~$53 billion.

The World Bank estimated losses from collapsed trade, investment & tourism. Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone each lost up to 12% of GDP — making early containment critical to preventing similar economic devastation.

Graham was the 1st sitting senator to fly in a combat zone since Goldwater!

A JAG officer & Air Force Reserve colonel, Graham flew missions over Iraq & Afghanistan. Explore his full Senate career and military record at Wikipedia.

Nigeria used a U.S. military-style command system to beat Ebola!

The Incident Management System (IMS), adapted from U.S. emergency response doctrine, unified Nigeria's 2014 Ebola EOC. WHO now recommends IMS as a model for outbreak coordination across Africa.

SC law requires a special election to permanently fill a Senate vacancy!

Under South Carolina law, the Governor appoints a temporary replacement, but voters must elect the permanent senator. This process can take months, leaving key votes — including on health legislation — in temporary hands.

Iraq regularly hits 50°C, among Earth's hottest inhabited zones

Temps in Iraq have topped 50°C (122°F), forcing govt curfews & emergency measures. Climate change is intensifying the Gulf's extreme heat. Learn more at Wikipedia

Graham retired as a Colonel — one of few Senators with active military service.

Graham served as a JAG (Judge Advocate General) officer in the Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2015. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan — rare for a sitting U.S. Senator.

Topic poll · all networksHow should countries respond to Ebola cases crossing out of Africa?

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Every $1 spent on MMR vaccine saves ~$21 in medical costs!

A CDC-backed analysis found measles outbreaks cost health departments up to $6.1M per event in direct response. Before the vaccine era, measles infected 3–4 million Americans and caused ~500 deaths annually.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Legionnaires' Disease cases are reported in the US each year?

  1. Around 500
  2. Around 2,500
  3. Around 10,000
  4. Around 75,000
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Around 10,000

Romanian farmers get far less EU farm aid than Western peers.

Under EU rules, Eastern European farmers historically received as little as 50% of the direct payments Western farmers get per hectare — a gap Romanian shepherds say makes competing with imports nearly impossible.

Romania's sheep transhumance is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage!

Inscribed in 2019 alongside Spain, Greece, Italy & Austria, Romania's centuries-old practice of seasonally moving sheep between pastures is now threatened by EU subsidy rules and domestic policy shifts.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for stopping Congo's Ebola outbreak?

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The 2014 Ebola outbreak cost an estimated $53B in economic losses.

The World Bank estimated Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone lost over $2.2B in direct GDP, while broader regional losses hit $53B as trade, tourism, and foreign investment collapsed during the epidemic.

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

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Romanian shepherds walk flocks up to 500 km between seasons!

Twice a year, flocks migrate between Carpathian summer pastures and lowland winter plains — a practice called transhumance. These ancient routes cross multiple counties, tying Romanian shepherding deeply to the country's mountain geography.

Legionnaires' disease was first identified in Philadelphia in 1976!

An outbreak at an American Legion convention killed 34 of 221 attendees. Scientists spent months hunting the unknown bacterium, eventually naming it Legionella pneumophila after the victims.

Topic poll · all networksHow many died in the 1976 outbreak that named Legionnaires'?

  1. 12 people
  2. 34 people
  3. 89 people
  4. 156 people
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34 people

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for mRNA flu shots being limited to age 50+?

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Topic poll · all networksRomania has one of EU's largest flocks. How many sheep?

  1. About 3 million
  2. About 6 million
  3. About 11 million
  4. About 18 million
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About 11 million

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Legionnaires' disease thrives in building water systems!

Legionnaires' is a severe pneumonia from Legionella bacteria in cooling towers & plumbing. NYC suffered a deadly 2015 South Bronx outbreak killing 12. Learn more at CDC.gov

Media mergers can shrink local health news coverage

Studies show consolidation cuts local reporters covering public health. As 12 states fight the $110B Warner Bros.-Paramount deal, experts warn communities lose vital health reporting. Explore health coverage at NPR

Opportunity Zones were created by the GOP's 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

Rep. Davis is now proposing to use this Republican-designed tax incentive to attract data centers to Eastern NC — one of America's most economically distressed rural regions.

A 1% Fed rate hike can add $200+/month to a new mortgage!

When the Fed raises its benchmark rate, banks follow — mortgage, credit card, and savings rates all shift within weeks. The Fed hiked rates 11 times from 2022–2023. Follow markets at Reuters

FDA approval and a CDC recommendation are two separate steps!

The FDA rules a treatment safe & effective after clinical trials. Then the CDC's ACIP separately votes on who should receive it. And '95% efficacy' means 95% fewer cases vs. placebo — not blanket protection.

Topic poll · all networksRomania's transhumance routes are among Europe's longest — roughly how far?

  1. 50 km
  2. 150 km
  3. 500 km
  4. 1,200 km
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500 km

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Topic poll · all networksHow many SC Senate seats has a governor filled by appointment since 2000?

  1. None
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
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2

Graham was a key House manager in Clinton's 1998 impeachment trial!

Before his Senate career, Graham served as an Air Force JAG lawyer & helped lead Clinton's impeachment case in the House. Read more at Wikipedia

Traditional flu vaccines have used egg-based tech since 1945!

For nearly 80 years, flu shots were grown inside chicken eggs — a slow, 6-month process. The new mRNA flu shot skips eggs entirely, enabling faster updates when flu strains shift each season.

The US eradicated screwworm in 1966 using a pioneering sterile insect program!

The USDA released billions of sterile male screwworm flies, collapsing the population. Scientists Knipling & Bushland developed the technique — later used globally to fight other pests.

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Topic poll · all networksLindsey Graham retired from military legal service at what rank?

  1. Captain
  2. Major
  3. Lieutenant Colonel
  4. Colonel
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Colonel

Lindsey Graham became his teen sister's legal guardian at 22!

Both of Graham's parents died within 15 months of each other while he was in college. He took legal guardianship of his younger sister Darline, later crediting this responsibility for shaping his sense of duty and public service.

Military flu outbreaks shaped modern vaccination policy!

Influenza spreads rapidly in recruit training due to close quarters and stress. The CDC estimates flu causes up to 52,000 U.S. deaths annually. Learn more at CDC.gov

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Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal!

Bison can sprint 35 mph and weigh up to 2,000 lbs. Yellowstone records 1–5 bison injuries annually — more than bears or wolves. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksThe Congo Ebola response plan is only how percent funded?

  1. 20%
  2. 40%
  3. 65%
  4. 80%
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40%

U.S. railroads received 170M acres in gov't land grants in the 1800s.

Like today's data center tax breaks, 19th-century railroad subsidies promised rural growth. States now forgo billions in taxes to attract data centers, debating whether jobs and infrastructure justify the cost.

Graham had a live colonoscopy on TV to promote cancer screenings!

In 2020, Sen. Graham underwent a colonoscopy on live TV, urging Americans over 45 to get screened. Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., killing ~53,000 people annually.

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Topic poll · all networksBefore his recent fall, McConnell survived what childhood illness?

  1. Polio
  2. Scarlet Fever
  3. Rheumatic Fever
  4. Tuberculosis
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Polio

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