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Q1. In SETI protocols, how many confirmations are needed to announce alien contact? Medium · 200 pts
3
SETI requires >3 confirmations from different facilities before announcing contact!
Q2. What does DEFCON 3 actually mean in terms of U.S. military readiness? Medium · 200 pts
Increase in Force Readiness
DEFCON 3 means 'Increase in Force Readiness', and was used during crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis!
Q3. How many models were used for Independence Day's destruction scenes? Medium · 200 pts
3000 pieces
Over 3,000 individual model pieces and miniatures were used, with some models costing over $100,000 each!
Q4. Which other 1990s blockbuster featured Jeff Goldblum as a scientist? Medium · 200 pts
Jurassic Park
Goldblum played Dr. Ian Malcolm, the quirky chaos theory mathematician in 'Jurassic Park' (1993)!
Q5. What TV show did Will Smith star in immediately before Independence Day? Medium · 200 pts
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Smith transitioned from 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star to action hero. 'Welcome to Earth' indeed!
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Welcome to Earth! When massive alien motherships appear over major cities worldwide, humanity faces its greatest threat. Captain Steven Hiller (Will Smith), computer expert David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum), and President Thomas J. Whitmore (Bill Pullman) must join forces to launch a desperate counterattack against the technologically superior invaders. With iconic aerial dogfights, explosive action sequences, and one of cinema's most memorable presidential speeches, this blockbuster delivers non-stop thrills as Earth's survivors fight for their independence.
Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, and Randy Quaid, 'Independence Day' is a blockbuster sci-fi epic that redefined the summer action movie. Join the fight for freedom and test your knowledge of alien invasions, iconic movie speeches, and this all-star cast with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!
Directed by Roland Emmerich · Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum
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