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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for civilian deaths in Gaza?

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Topic poll · all networksWill 'The Late Show' win big across its 9 farewell nominations?

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A 1983 multinational force in Beirut collapsed after its ceasefire broke down.

The 1982 Multinational Force in Lebanon (U.S., France, Italy, UK) withdrew after the Beirut barracks bombing killed 299 troops — the deadliest single-day Marine loss since Iwo Jima.

Norway once shocked England with a legendary 1993 upset!

In 1993, Norway beat England 2-0, sparking commentator Bjørge Lillelien's iconic victory speech. England now turns the tables on Norway! Read more at Wikipedia

Only 1 in 4 Americans has a household emergency plan.

Despite decades of Red Cross outreach, a 2023 Red Cross survey found 75% of U.S. households lack a written disaster plan. Experts say having one dramatically improves survival odds when severe weather strikes.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Stephen Colbert's farewell season be remembered for?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Stephen Colbert host 'The Late Show' on CBS?

  1. 7 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 13 years
  4. 15 years
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10 years

The Late Show has aired on CBS since 1993 — over 30 years on air!

Originally hosted by David Letterman, the show became a CBS staple before Stephen Colbert took over in 2015. Now in its farewell season, it earned 9 Emmy nods. Read more at Wikipedia

Colbert's farewell mirrors Letterman's — who also got Emmy love at the end!

David Letterman's Late Show finale in May 2015 drew 13.8 million viewers — his biggest audience in 20 years. Colbert, who took the desk that same year, now earns 9 Emmy nods for his own farewell season.

"Coalition of the Willing" was coined for the 2003 Iraq War.

The Bush administration listed 49 nations in its 2003 'Coalition of the Willing' for the Iraq invasion. The same term is now revived for European-led Ukraine security talks — a striking geopolitical echo.

Topic poll · all networksDoes NATO's unanimous-consent rule make the alliance stronger?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat do 9 farewell-season nominations say about The Late Show?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many total years did David Letterman host late-night TV?

  1. 17 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 33 years
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33 years

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the explosions across southern Iran?

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Topic poll · all networksEPA declared WTC air 'safe to breathe' how soon after 9/11?

  1. 3 days
  2. 1 week
  3. 3 weeks
  4. 2 months
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3 days

The Late Show franchise has aired on CBS since 1993!

Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods, closing a chapter on one of TV's oldest late-night slots, launched by David Letterman. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat should Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episode include?

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Topic poll · all networksAre U.S. strikes on Yemen justified after the Hormuz ship attack?

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Nixon froze U.S. beef prices in 1973 to fight 10%+ food inflation!

Facing skyrocketing grocery prices, Nixon imposed a 60-day beef price freeze in March 1973 — the only time a U.S. president directly capped beef prices. Shoppers still faced shortages as ranchers withheld cattle from market.

Topic poll · all networksShould farewell seasons get special Emmy consideration?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal in 2025?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should The Late Show's final episode focus on?

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Topic poll · all networksCongress gave the Red Cross its federal charter in what year?

  1. 1865
  2. 1882
  3. 1905
  4. 1941
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1905

The FCC equal-time rule has shaped late night TV for decades!

Broadcast law requires TV stations to give equal airtime to political candidates — a rule that's influenced how shows like The Late Show handle political guests. Read more at Wikipedia

Taiwan makes ~90% of the world's most advanced chips!

TSMC alone supplies Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD. A Chinese move on Taiwan — the scenario NATO's Rutte just flagged — could instantly cut off the semiconductors powering virtually all modern military and consumer electronics.

Topic poll · all networksWhat happens next between the US and Iran?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich museum value will resonate most with visitors?

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Russia's Shahed drones cost ~$50K; intercepting one can cost $4M+

This ~80-to-1 cost gap is central to Russia's drone strategy — flooding Ukrainian skies with cheap munitions to exhaust expensive Western-supplied interceptors like the Patriot missile.

The Late Show has aired 6,000+ episodes since its 1993 CBS debut!

Stephen Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015. Now in its farewell season with 9 Emmy nods, it's one of TV's longest-running late-night institutions. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the standard time limit to nominate someone for a Medal of Honor?

  1. 1 year from the action
  2. 3 years from the action
  3. 5 years from the action
  4. 10 years from the action
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5 years from the action

Topic poll · all networksA CBS producer tried to extort Letterman for how much?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Topic poll · all networks4 firms process ~85% of U.S. beef. What should be done?

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NATO was founded in 1949 to counter Soviet expansion!

The alliance's 12 founding members signed the Washington Treaty, committing to collective defense. The US joined not out of charity, but to prevent a hostile power from dominating Europe. Learn more at Wikipedia

The Late Show's home, Ed Sullivan Theater, became a TV studio in 1950!

CBS converted the Broadway venue into one of NYC's first dedicated TV broadcast studios. It hosted The Ed Sullivan Show for 23 years before The Late Show took over in 1993 — making it a 75-year TV landmark.

Topic poll · all networksHow many of NATO's 32 members met the 2% GDP defense spending target in 2024?

  1. 23 members
  2. 18 members
  3. 11 members
  4. 28 members
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23 members

The Late Show has real legal history — Letterman was extorted in 2009!

CBS producer Robert 'Joe' Halderman demanded $2M from Letterman to stay quiet about affairs with staff. Letterman confessed on-air before police moved in. Halderman pled guilty and served 6 months in prison.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should a legendary late-night farewell season focus on?

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Topic poll · all networksDo 9 farewell-season nominations redeem a show's legacy?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat year did David Letterman's 'Late Show' premiere on CBS?

  1. 1989
  2. 1991
  3. 1993
  4. 1996
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1993

The Late Show has won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series 5 times!

Stephen Colbert's Late Show won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 — making its 9 farewell-season nominations a fitting sendoff for a dominant awards run.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will NYC's 12-month records rollout actually deliver?

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'The Pitt' faced a lawsuit from Warner Bros. before its Emmy dominance!

Warner Bros. TV sued Max, claiming 'The Pitt' was an unauthorized 'ER' spinoff. Despite the legal battle, the show earned 25 Emmy nominations in 2025 — more than any other series.

Nixon's 1973 beef price freeze collapsed in just ~60 days.

Ranchers withheld cattle rather than sell at capped prices, causing severe shortages. Nixon lifted the freeze by September 1973 — a cautionary timeline for any president trying to control beef markets by executive action.

The Late Show with Colbert earned 9 Emmy noms for its final season!

The Late Show has been a late-night staple since 1993, first hosted by David Letterman. Colbert took over in 2015. Explore the show's history at Wikipedia

The Late Show's final season scored 9 Emmy nominations!

Stephen Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods, capping a run that made the show a political satire powerhouse. Read more at Wikipedia

NYPD Det. Zadroga's death at 34 sparked the landmark 9/11 health law

James Zadroga logged 450+ hrs at Ground Zero & died in 2006 of respiratory disease. Congress named the 2010 Zadroga Act after him, funding WTC health programs for 75 years.

9 Emmy nods for a farewell season is rare in late-night TV history!

Most late-night shows end quietly. The Late Show's 9 nominations echo the legacy of David Letterman, whose final years earned Emmy recognition — a send-off reserved for TV's most enduring institutions.

Topic poll · all networksWhich era of The Late Show deserves the most Emmy love?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Russia's missile strikes on Kyiv stop without a formal peace deal?

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A hung jury means mistrial — not acquittal — and retrial is allowed.

Federal conviction requires all 12 jurors to agree. If even one holds out, the jury is deadlocked. The 5th Amendment's double jeopardy clause doesn't bar retrial after a mistrial — prosecutors can go again.

Carson's Tonight Show finale was never submitted for Emmy consideration.

When Johnny Carson signed off on May 22, 1992, NBC chose not to submit his final episode for Emmy review. Colbert's farewell season earning 9 nominations marks a striking contrast in how networks now honor their late-night legends.

Bandar Abbas sits at the mouth of the world's most critical oil chokepoint.

The Strait of Hormuz, just miles from Bandar Abbas, carries roughly 20% of global oil trade daily — about 17 million barrels. The U.S. Energy Information Administration calls it the world's most important oil transit chokepoint.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest draw of a DC Grand Prix race?

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Topic poll · all networksHow should Maine Dems pick their new nominee?

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Topic poll · all networksWhen were Storm Shadow missiles first used in combat?

  1. 1999 Kosovo War
  2. 2003 Iraq War
  3. 2011 Libya Campaign
  4. 2015 Syria strikes
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2003 Iraq War

Topic poll · all networksIran has been a NATO topic since when? Year it lost observer status.

  1. 1969
  2. 1979
  3. 1992
  4. 2001
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1979

The American Red Cross was founded by a Civil War nurse in 1881!

Clara Barton lobbied for 7 years to create the U.S. chapter. Today it responds to ~62,000 disasters yearly. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHarry Kane won the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot with how many goals?

  1. 4 goals
  2. 6 goals
  3. 7 goals
  4. 8 goals
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6 goals

Topic poll · all networksEngland beat Norway 8-0 at Euro 2022. How many goals did Beth Mead score?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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3

The 1973 Arab oil embargo cost the U.S. economy ~$500B in today's dollars.

Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy helped end that crisis. Today, U.S. envoys are again doing shuttle diplomacy — and Russia's war has pushed U.S. gas prices to their highest Labor Day levels in years.

Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods — matching Letterman's late-career peak.

David Letterman's Late Show earned 9+ Emmy nominations in multiple seasons before his 2015 finale. Colbert, who took over that same desk, is now mirroring that send-off recognition 10 years later.

Topic poll · all networksDavid Letterman was blackmailed on 'The Late Show' — how much was demanded?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Topic poll · all networksHow many Palestinians were killed in Israel's 2014 Gaza offensive?

  1. Approximately 500
  2. Approximately 1,200
  3. Approximately 2,250
  4. Approximately 4,800
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Approximately 2,250

Topic poll · all networksAre sweeping U.S. economic sanctions an effective foreign policy tool?

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Topic poll · all networksDid CBS make the right call canceling The Late Show?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many cancer types are certified as 9/11-related illnesses?

  1. 23 types
  2. 46 types
  3. 69 types
  4. 112 types
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69 types

Topic poll · all networksShould prosecutors retry Lindsay Clancy after the jury deadlock?

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Russia's Africa push mirrors Soviet Cold War strategy from the 1960s!

The USSR backed 30+ African liberation movements and deployed thousands of military advisors. Today's Wagner Group in Mali, Niger & Sudan follows the same playbook: security guarantees in exchange for resource access.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Ukraine's Sea of Azov drone strikes most likely achieve?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many African leaders attended Russia's first Africa Summit in 2019?

  1. 12 nations
  2. 28 nations
  3. 43 nations
  4. 54 nations
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43 nations

In 2002, NJ Dems replaced their Senate nominee 36 days before Election Day!

Robert Torricelli withdrew amid an ethics scandal; Frank Lautenberg stepped in and won. Courts allowed the swap despite a missed ballot deadline — a key precedent for emergency nominee replacements.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will the Medal of Honor Museum's biggest impact be?

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The Medal of Honor dates back to the Civil War — signed by Lincoln in 1862!

Congress created the Army Medal of Honor on July 12, 1862, making it the U.S.'s oldest military decoration. Over 1,500 Civil War soldiers received it — more than in any other conflict in U.S. history.

Topic poll · all networksHow will Trump's museum tour affect the Medal of Honor Museum?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat share of Iraq's government revenue comes from oil exports?

  1. Around 45%
  2. Around 65%
  3. Around 90%
  4. Nearly 100%
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Around 90%

Topic poll · all networksWhat do 9 Emmy noms say about The Late Show's farewell?

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Ukraine first intercepted Russia's 'unstoppable' Kinzhal in 2023!

In May 2023, a U.S.-supplied Patriot battery shot down a Kinzhal hypersonic missile over Kyiv — a weapon Russia claimed no system could stop. That intercept reshaped expectations for how well Kyiv can defend itself in future strikes.

Trump once sponsored a NASCAR team in the late 1980s!

Before his presidency, Trump sponsored a NASCAR car bearing his name. Now he's attending the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most shape Iran's future after Khamenei's death?

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Iran's April 2024 attack was its first-ever direct strike on Israel!

For decades, Iran fought Israel via proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. The April 13, 2024 barrage of 300+ drones and missiles marked a dramatic shift to open warfare — drawing condemnation from Arab neighbors.

Topic poll · all networksWho was most decisive in Spain's win over Belgium?

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A 1% mortgage rate hike adds ~$60,000 to a $300K home loan!

On a 30-year fixed $300,000 mortgage, each 1% rise in rate adds roughly $167/month. The Fed's 11 rate hikes between 2022–2023 pushed 30-year rates from ~3% to over 7%, more than doubling monthly payments for millions of new buyers.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's 9 Emmy noms mean for its legacy?

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Topic poll · all networksThe Late Show is ending — how many total years has it aired on CBS?

  1. 18 years
  2. 24 years
  3. 32 years
  4. 40 years
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32 years

The Late Show's end is tied to Paramount's $8B Skydance merger!

CBS parent Paramount Global was acquired by Skydance Media in 2024. Cost-cutting across the portfolio led to The Late Show's cancellation — even as its farewell season earned 9 Emmy nominations.

Topic poll · all networksThe Late Show has aired on CBS since what year?

  1. 1988
  2. 1993
  3. 1997
  4. 2001
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1993

Topic poll · all networksTrump was first to designate which Iranian force as a terrorist org?

  1. The IRGC
  2. The Quds Force
  3. The Basij Militia
  4. Iranian Navy
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The IRGC

Topic poll · all networksHow many years after 9/11 was the Zadroga Act finally signed?

  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 9 years
  4. 15 years
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9 years

Topic poll · all networksWhich region faces the greatest risk from Typhoon Bavi?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Trump's beef executive order lower grocery prices?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Letterman's Late Show run before ending in 2015?

  1. 18 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 33 years
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22 years

Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.

In 2018, Trump exited the JCPOA — the 2015 Iran nuclear deal — calling it 'the worst deal ever negotiated.' Iran then ramped up uranium enrichment, fueling the escalating tensions that led to today's crisis.

Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most from Trump's NATO summit speech?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's legacy be remembered for most?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should define The Late Show's farewell legacy?

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A producer tried to extort $2M from Letterman over 'Late Show' affairs!

In 2009, CBS News producer Robert Halderman threatened to expose Letterman's relationships with staffers unless paid $2M. Letterman confessed on air, Halderman pleaded guilty, and served 6 months in jail.

Russia downed MH17, killing 196 Dutch nationals in 2014.

The missile strike — blamed on Russia by international investigators — hit a flight from Amsterdam, killing all 298 aboard. The tragedy shaped Rutte's hardline Russia stance years before he became NATO Secretary General.

Topic poll · all networksThe FCC received ~5,000 complaints about Colbert's Trump joke. What happened?

  1. Colbert was fined $325,000
  2. The FCC took no action
  3. CBS issued a public apology
  4. Colbert's show was suspended
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The FCC took no action

A criminal indictment is a formal accusation, not a conviction.

Being charged means a grand jury found probable cause — not guilt. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest threat posed by Typhoon Bavi's near-200km/h gusts?

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Topic poll · all networksArticle 5 requires NATO members to respond — but NOT how?

  1. With military force
  2. Within 72 hours
  3. By unanimous vote
  4. With equal spending
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With military force

The Late Show faced an FCC obscenity probe over a Trump joke in 2017!

The FCC received thousands of complaints after Colbert's monologue, launching a formal review. The agency ultimately took no action. Read more at Wikipedia

'The Late Show' earned 9 Emmy noms for its final season on CBS.

Colbert's farewell run follows a storied lineage: the Late Show franchise dates to 1993 under David Letterman, who held the desk for 22 years. Colbert took over in 2015 and became the #1 late-night show by 2017.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for post-9/11 air quality cover-up?

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Finland's NATO entry nearly doubled Russia's land border with the alliance!

Finland shares an ~832-mile (1,340 km) border with Russia — longer than all previous NATO-Russia land borders combined. Finland joined in April 2023, Sweden in March 2024, reshaping NATO's Eastern flank overnight.

WWII Allies crippled Nazi Germany by bombing its oil supply lines

In 1944, the Allied Oil Campaign destroyed ~90% of Germany's aviation fuel production. Historians credit it as a decisive factor in ending the war — Ukraine's tanker strikes in the Sea of Azov echo this classic tactic.

Topic poll · all networksIs Trump headlining the GOP convention a smart move?

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Topic poll · all networksWho will finish the World Cup as top striker?

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Khamenei has led Iran since 1989, outlasting 7 U.S. presidents

As Iran's longest-serving Supreme Leader, Khamenei survived sanctions, the killing of allies & Gen. Soleimani in 2020. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many ships are estimated in Russia's oil 'Shadow Fleet'?

  1. Around 50
  2. Around 150
  3. Around 400
  4. Over 600
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Over 600

Topic poll · all networksLate Show staffers were arrested at the Capitol in 2022. What charge did they face?

  1. Unlawful entry
  2. Trespassing with intent
  3. Disorderly conduct
  4. Obstruction of Congress
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Unlawful entry

Topic poll · all networksIran's Shahed drones, used by Russia in Ukraine, have a range of roughly how far?

  1. 500 miles
  2. 1,200 miles
  3. 200 miles
  4. 2,500 miles
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1,200 miles

Topic poll · all networksWhat should late night TV do after Colbert signs off?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will follow Israel's latest strikes across Gaza?

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France's forests face rising wildfire risk due to climate change.

Wildfires in France have grown more frequent and severe, with 2022 burning record hectares. Forests near Paris are increasingly vulnerable. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most blame for Ukraine's interceptor shortage?

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Wildfires near Paris are historically rare — but growing more frequent.

Northern France rarely sees major wildfires, but 2022 was France's worst fire season in decades, burning over 72,000 hectares. Climate-driven droughts are pushing fire risk further north into regions like Île-de-France.

Topic poll · all networksWhich late night host has won the most Emmy Awards as a performer?

  1. David Letterman
  2. Johnny Carson
  3. Stephen Colbert
  4. Conan O'Brien
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David Letterman

Topic poll · all networksThe US law authorizing wartime economic sanctions was passed in what year?

  1. 1917
  2. 1933
  3. 1945
  4. 1962
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1917

Russia seized 3 Ukrainian navy vessels in the Sea of Azov in 2018.

In Nov. 2018, Russian forces fired on and captured two Ukrainian gunboats and a tugboat near the Kerch Strait, detaining 24 sailors. It was the first open military clash between the two countries since the 2014 Crimea annexation.

Topic poll · all networksThe law governing U.S. beef market competition was passed in what decade?

  1. 1920s
  2. 1940s
  3. 1960s
  4. 1980s
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1920s

Topic poll · all networksWhat made The Late Show with Stephen Colbert worth 9 Emmy nods?

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"Coalition of the Willing" was first used to justify the 2003 Iraq War!

George W. Bush used the term in 2003 to rally 49 nations behind the Iraq invasion. European leaders have now revived the phrase for a new security coalition backing Ukraine — 22 years later.

Staged gov't document releases echo JFK files — dripped out since 1964.

The JFK Records Act of 1992 mandated phased release of assassination files, with batches still emerging in 2023. NYC's 12-month rolling 9/11 records rollout follows the same staged-disclosure model used for national security archives.

The Clean Air Act of 1970 created the first U.S. air quality standards

NYC's massive records release stems from federal air monitoring law. The 1970 Clean Air Act established national pollution standards still enforced today. Learn more at Wikipedia

Colbert's staffers were arrested at the U.S. Capitol in 2022!

Nine Late Show producers were detained for unlawful entry after filming comedy segments in congressional offices. No charges were ultimately filed. Learn the full story at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for wildfire preparedness near Paris?

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The US fought its biggest naval battle since WWII in the Strait of Hormuz!

In April 1988, Operation Praying Mantis saw the US Navy sink or disable half of Iran's operational fleet in one day — triggered by Iran mining international waters.

The Late Show tapes at the same theater The Beatles debuted on US TV!

The Ed Sullivan Theater hosted The Beatles' legendary Feb. 9, 1964 U.S. TV debut on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' drawing 73 million viewers — the largest U.S. TV audience at that time.

NATO decisions require unanimous agreement from all 32 members.

Unlike the UN Security Council, NATO has no veto system — every ally, from the US to Luxembourg, has equal weight. One holdout can block any decision, as Turkey did for 8 months on Sweden's 2022 membership bid.

Topic poll · all networksIf a federal jury deadlocks and can't agree, what does the judge declare?

  1. A mistrial
  2. An acquittal
  3. A directed verdict
  4. A hung conviction
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A mistrial

Forests near Paris were once exclusive royal hunting grounds!

The woodlands around Paris, including areas near Versailles, were protected royal hunting reserves for French kings for centuries. Learn more at Wikipedia

Johnny Carson's Tonight Show finale drew ~50M viewers in 1992!

Late night farewells are cultural milestones. Carson's last show aired May 22, 1992 — no guests, just memories. The Late Show's 9 farewell Emmy nods echo that tradition of honoring an era's end.

D.C.'s Freedom 250 would be IndyCar's first race in a U.S. capital!

Washington, D.C. joins iconic street circuit cities like Monaco and Long Beach. The White House pit stop — with racing cars on the South Lawn — marks the first time a race has been promoted at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Colbert's farewell mirrors Letterman's — both earned Emmy nods in final seasons!

David Letterman's Late Show finale in May 2015 drew 13.8M viewers — his biggest audience in 20 years. Now Colbert's farewell season lands 9 Emmy nominations, echoing the send-off tradition of CBS's iconic 11:35 slot.

Topic poll · all networksHow long has the Russia-Ukraine war lasted as of mid-2025?

  1. Under 900 days
  2. About 1,000 days
  3. Over 1,200 days
  4. Nearly 1,500 days
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Over 1,200 days

The US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 under Trump

The 2015 JCPOA curbed Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump exited it in his first term, calling it 'the worst deal ever.' Learn more at Wikipedia

The Late Show has won Outstanding Talk Series Emmys multiple times!

Colbert's Late Show dominated Emmy talk categories for years. Now its farewell season earned 9 nominations. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhich late-night show holds the all-time record for Emmy wins?

  1. The Tonight Show
  2. Late Night with Conan
  3. Late Show with Letterman
  4. The Daily Show
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The Tonight Show

Topic poll · all networksDo farewell-season Emmy nods honor a legacy or reward a goodbye?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat NYC weather disaster forced The Late Show to cancel tapings in 2012?

  1. Hurricane Sandy
  2. Blizzard Jonas
  3. Hurricane Irene
  4. Superstorm Nemo
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Hurricane Sandy

Topic poll · all networksThe US covers roughly what share of total NATO defense spending?

  1. Around 40%
  2. Around 55%
  3. Around 68%
  4. Around 82%
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Around 68%

Topic poll · all networksHow many Ukrainian civilians has the UN confirmed killed since 2022?

  1. Over 4,000
  2. Over 7,000
  3. Over 12,000
  4. Over 22,000
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Over 12,000

Russia supplies ~44% of all arms imported across Africa

Per SIPRI data, Russia outpaces the U.S., France, and China in African arms sales, deepening military ties from Mali to Sudan and the Central African Republic — a key lever in its expanding continental influence.

The Late Show's end is tied to a $8B Paramount-Skydance merger!

Paramount's 2024 merger with Skydance Media triggered cost-cutting across CBS, contributing to The Late Show's cancellation after 10 seasons. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's farewell season be remembered for?

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The Late Show has a 33-year history of political wit & satire!

Stephen Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, continuing a legacy dating to 1993. Now in its farewell season, the show earned 9 Emmy nominations. Explore the history at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksShould European NATO members shoulder more of the alliance's defense burden?

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The Late Show's farewell season landed 9 Emmy nominations!

Stephen Colbert's show, which launched in 2015 when he replaced David Letterman, is ending its run with major Emmy recognition — a rare honor for a late-night show in its final season.

Ukraine's drones have struck Russian oil refineries dozens of times since 2022

Targeting oil infrastructure cuts into Russia's war funding. Ukraine has hit refineries from Saratov to Krasnodar. Follow the latest at Reuters

Topic poll · all networksWill NYC's $34M 9/11 records portal help sick survivors get justice?

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Topic poll · all networksWill US-Iran nuclear talks resume within the next 6 months?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's the best way to choke off Russia's oil-funded war?

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Topic poll · all networksHerschel 'Woody' Williams earned his Medal of Honor in which WWII battle?

  1. Battle of Iwo Jima
  2. Battle of the Bulge
  3. Battle of Midway
  4. Battle of Guadalcanal
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Battle of Iwo Jima

U.S. troops left Iraq in 2011 — then returned just 3 years later!

The 2008 U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement required full withdrawal by Dec 31, 2011. But ISIS's rapid rise in 2014 prompted a U.S. return, leaving ~2,500 troops still stationed there today.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Emmy nominations did 'The Tonight Show' get in Johnny Carson's final season?

  1. 2
  2. 5
  3. 9
  4. 14
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5

Topic poll · all networksWho has legal authority to award the Medal of Honor?

  1. The President
  2. The Joint Chiefs
  3. Congress
  4. The Secretary of Defense
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The President

The Honor Monument bill passed unanimously all 8 times over 6 years!

The Herschel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act needed 8 separate congressional votes over 6 years — and every single one passed with unanimous bipartisan approval, a rare feat in today's Congress.

Gaza is one of the most densely populated territories on Earth.

With ~2.3 million people in just 365 sq km (~141 sq mi), Gaza has ~6,300 people per sq km — far denser than Tokyo or NYC — making civilian harm in any airstrike campaign statistically severe.

The U.S. & Iran have clashed militarily before — in 1988.

Operation Praying Mantis (Apr. 18, 1988) was the largest U.S. naval battle since WWII — the Navy sank or damaged 6 Iranian vessels in one day after Iran mined international waters, wounding a U.S. sailor.

Topic poll · all networksHow many nations joined the original 'Coalition of the Willing' in 2003?

  1. 15 nations
  2. 30 nations
  3. 49 nations
  4. 72 nations
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49 nations

The Medal of Honor Museum raised ~$100M in private donations.

Opened March 2024 in Arlington, TX, the museum was built entirely with private funding — no federal construction dollars. Its ~$100M cost came from private donors, corporations, and foundations.

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Ballistic missiles can reach Kyiv from Russia in under 5 minutes!

Their hypersonic terminal speed makes interception nearly impossible. Kyiv has faced hundreds of Russian strikes since 2022. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Stephen Colbert take over 'The Late Show' from Letterman?

  1. 2013
  2. 2015
  3. 2017
  4. 2019
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2015

Letterman's 1993 CBS deal to launch The Late Show was worth ~$14M/year!

After NBC passed him over for The Tonight Show, Letterman negotiated a landmark contract with CBS. The Late Show debuted Aug. 30, 1993 — and now closes with 9 Emmy nods for its farewell season.

Topic poll · all networksHow many miles long is the Freedom 250 street circuit in D.C.?

  1. 1.1 miles
  2. 1.8 miles
  3. 2.4 miles
  4. 3.2 miles
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1.8 miles

NYC's Ed Sullivan Theater sits in a hurricane storm surge zone!

The Late Show's Broadway home is in a city that faced catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. NWS tracks ongoing surge risks for NYC. Prepare at Weather.gov

Topic poll · all networksHow many people has Sudan's civil war internally displaced?

  1. Over 4 million
  2. Over 7 million
  3. Over 11 million
  4. Over 15 million
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Over 11 million

The Late Show franchise has won 31 Emmy Awards since 1993!

David Letterman's Late Show earned Emmys across 22 seasons (1993–2015). Now Colbert's farewell season lands 9 nominations, continuing a legacy of Emmy recognition for the iconic CBS late-night institution.

Topic poll · all networksHow many people reportedly attended Khamenei's funeral procession?

  1. 500,000
  2. 1 million
  3. 3 million
  4. 10 million
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3 million

The Late Show's farewell season heavily covered Trump's criminal trials.

Colbert's nightly dissection of the 2024 hush money trial and other legal proceedings became a ratings driver in the show's final season, contributing to its 9 Emmy nominations before the show's end.

"Only revenge" first echoed at Soleimani's 2020 funeral — led by Khamenei himself.

When Gen. Qasem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike on Jan. 3, 2020, Khamenei wept openly at his funeral in Tehran. A stampede that day killed 56 mourners — one of Iran's deadliest crowd disasters.

Litigation, not FOIL, forced NYC's key 9/11 memo into the open.

NY's FOIL law lets agencies withhold records for years. The Harding Memo only surfaced via litigation — not a public records request. Advocates argue docs forced out in court should automatically become public record.

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7 Late Show staffers were arrested at the U.S. Capitol in 2022!

The crew was filming a segment for the show when Capitol Police arrested them for unlawful entry. Charges were later dropped. Read more at Wikipedia

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Russia earned roughly $1B/day from fossil fuel exports in 2022.

Oil and gas revenues funded ~45% of Russia's federal budget pre-war. Despite Western sanctions, Russia redirected exports to China and India, keeping energy revenues high enough to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years has CBS's 'The Late Show' been on air across all hosts?

  1. 18 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 32 years
  4. 40 years
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32 years

Notre Dame's Fr. Hesburgh served on 16 presidential commissions!

Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Notre Dame's president for 35 years, advised 5 U.S. presidents on issues from civil rights to nuclear policy — earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

Ukraine targets Russian refineries to drain fuel for its own war machine!

Striking oil infrastructure is a classic war tactic — disrupting fuel supplies cripples military logistics. Ukraine's drone campaign has hit refineries deep inside Russia. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the maximum range of the Storm Shadow cruise missile?

  1. Under 100 miles
  2. Around 155 miles
  3. Around 300 miles
  4. Over 500 miles
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Around 155 miles

The FCC's equal-time rule once forced late-night shows off the air!

When Jack Paar & Johnny Carson appeared on ballots, networks had to pull their shows to avoid giving candidates free airtime. Learn more at Wikipedia

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Topic poll · all networksThe Zadroga Act, key to 9/11 health claims, was reauthorized in 2015 for how long?

  1. 25 years
  2. 50 years
  3. 75 years
  4. Permanently
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75 years

Topic poll · all networksAt which NATO summit was the 2% GDP defense pledge first made?

  1. Wales Summit 2014
  2. Lisbon Summit 2010
  3. Brussels Summit 2018
  4. Chicago Summit 2012
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Wales Summit 2014

The Late Show's YouTube channel has surpassed 10M subscribers!

As late-night TV faces declining linear ratings, The Late Show became one of the first network talk shows to aggressively distribute clips on YouTube — a strategy that helped it outlast several rivals.

A single Russian Kinzhal missile costs ~$10M to produce.

Russia has fired hundreds of costly missiles at Ukraine since 2022. The Kyiv School of Economics estimates total war damage to Ukraine's infrastructure has surpassed $150 billion — dwarfing the cost of the weapons causing it.

The Late Show has earned over 50 Emmy nominations since 1993!

From Letterman to Colbert, CBS's late-night institution has been an Emmy staple for decades. Now Colbert's farewell season adds 9 more nods. Explore the history at Wikipedia

The U.S. has used economic sanctions since the War of 1812!

U.S. sanctions date back over 200 years. Today the U.S. Treasury's OFAC enforces hundreds of programs targeting dozens of countries. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksA Ukrainian interceptor costs ~how many times more than a Shahed drone?

  1. About 2x more
  2. About 10x more
  3. About 20x more
  4. About 50x more
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About 10x more

Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Colbert's 'Late Show' win its first Emmy Award?

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2019
  4. 2021
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2017

Topic poll · all networksHow much did a man demand from Letterman in a 2009 Late Show extortion case?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Topic poll · all networksHow much did the extortionist demand from Late Show host David Letterman?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did The Late Show run before its farewell season?

  1. 22 years
  2. 30 years
  3. 33 years
  4. 41 years
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33 years

The Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes are just 2 miles wide each way

Despite this, ~20% of the world's oil — about 17 million barrels per day — flows through it. Iran threatened closure in 2012 and 2019 but never followed through. A full blockade would be unprecedented.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years was Rutte PM of Netherlands before leading NATO?

  1. 5 years
  2. 9 years
  3. 14 years
  4. 20 years
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14 years

Red Cross raised $2.06B after Katrina — a record at the time!

The 2005 Hurricane Katrina response was the costliest disaster operation in Red Cross history. Today, the organization maintains a roughly $3B annual budget, with disaster services as its largest single program expense.

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  1. $500 million
  2. $2 billion
  3. $5 billion
  4. $10 billion
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$2 billion

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Washington D.C. has hosted grand prix racing before — back in 1996!

The CART FedEx Championship Series raced through D.C. streets in the late 1990s. The Freedom 250 revives that tradition. Learn more at Wikipedia

Late night TV once faced FCC indecency fines up to $325,000 per violation!

The FCC has long regulated broadcast TV content, fining networks for indecent material aired before 10 PM. Late shows walk a fine line nightly. Read more at Wikipedia

Ukraine has no real navy, yet has crippled Russia's Black Sea Fleet!

After Russia seized Ukraine's naval vessels in 2014, Ukraine rebuilt its sea power using cheap uncrewed surface drones like the Magura V5. These attacks forced Russia's fleet to retreat from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk — over 300 miles east.

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