. Where did the Stonewall Uprising take place? A New York City B Los Angeles C Chicago Fact: The Stonewall Uprising began on June 28, 1969, in New York City’s Greenwich Village at the Stonewall Inn. Patrons resisted a police raid, sparking several days of protests. This act of defiance galvanized LGBTQIA+ activism, leading to the … Read more
Who was the first transgender person to speak at a major US political convention? A Jazz Jennings B RuPaul C Sarah McBride Fact: In 2016, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to speak at a major US political convention when she addressed the Democratic National Convention. A prominent LGBTQIA+ activist, she delivered a … Read more
Which country was the first to elect an openly gay head of government? A Italy B India C Iceland Fact: In 2009, Iceland elected Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir as its prime minister, making her the world’s first openly gay head of government. Her election marked a significant milestone for LGBTQIA+ representation in global politics. Correct Answer: Iceland
Julia Child’s show “The French Chef” was the first American TV show to include what? Theme song Captions Live audience Commercials Fact: Captioning may be defined as transcribed text that runs simultaneously with video. Those who are hard of hearing, deaf, or speak a foreign language can benefit from the use of a captioning service. … Read more
Question 1: Meet the splendid leaf frog, which is a species of … A Tree frog B Goose frog C Rain frog The splendid leaf frog is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. This arboreal species uses its long limbs and sticky toe pads to cling to leaves and branches. It’s most … Read more
Meet the splendid leaf frog, which is a species of … A Tree frog B Goose frog C Rain frog Fact: The splendid leaf frog is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. This arboreal species uses its long limbs and sticky toe pads to cling to leaves and branches. It’s most active … Read more
How do frogs help push food down their throats? A They flap their ears B They wiggle their nose C They blink their eyes Fact: When a frog blinks, its eyes sink into its head and press against the roof of its mouth, giving food an extra nudge toward the stomach. Frogs may need this … Read more
In ‘Shrek 2,’ who is turned into a frog? A King Harold B The Gingerbread Man C Donkey Fact: In ‘Shrek 2,’ King Harold—Fiona’s father—is revealed to have a secret past. He was originally a frog, transformed into a human by the Fairy Godmother’s magic so he could marry Queen Lillian. By the end of … Read more
Question 1: India, Poland, and Hungary sent their first astronauts in decades into space on Axiom Mission 4. Who is the US commander? A Christina Koch B Peggy Whitson C Stephanie Wilson Correct Answer: Peggy Whitson Question 2: What did NATO chief Mark Rutte call President Donald Trump during a summit in The Hague? A … Read more
Which American poet won a Grammy for writing a Johnny Cash song? Robert Frost Maya Angelou Allen Ginsberg Shel Silverstein Fact: While Shel Silverstein is best known for beloved children’s books like Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree, he was also a prolific and gifted songwriter. He wrote “A Boy Named Sue,” which … Read more