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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 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 networksWhat should happen to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat?

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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.

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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.

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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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
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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.

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

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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 bears most responsibility for 9/11 responder health neglect?

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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 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 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

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%

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

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)

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 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 networksShould WHO fast-track approval of new Ebola treatments from private companies?

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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 networksWhat has Hamilton done most for American culture?

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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.

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

~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 bears most responsibility for the E. 42nd St building scare?

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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

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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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 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 networksShould Wimbledon let Ali G crash the final again?

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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.

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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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

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

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

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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 networksWhat should SC Republicans prioritize in Graham's Senate seat?

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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

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 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

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.

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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Topic poll · all networksWhich food has triggered the scariest recalls?

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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%

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.

Topic poll · all networksHow bad will this flu season get at U.S. military bases?

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Topic poll · all networksShould the WHO fast-track emergency resources to South Africa's Ebola response?

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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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