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Blue Lagoon
Which famous geothermal spa is located near Reykjavík?
Tohoku region, Japan Trench
In what exact underwater location did the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake originate?
Approximately 52 kilometers
At what height did Venera 4 release its parachute?
Electrical spark in the cabin
What caused the Apollo 1 to catch on fire?
Northwest
In which direction did Hurricane Katrina travel as it entered the Gulf of Mexico?
U.S. Army
Which branch of the U.S. government did McCarthy accuse and ultimately bring about his demise in the year 1954?
1,106 kilograms
What was the mass of the Venera 4 spacecraft?
Tartu
What was the name of the French warship sent to protect French fishing boats during the Lobster War?
St. John's
To which Canadian port was the Estai escorted following its capture?
205
How many pages did Joseph McCarthy claim contained the names of Communists?
John Hancock
Who was the initial leader appointed as the governor of Massachusetts?
KKK
What is the frequently used acronym for referring to the Ku Klux Klan?
1626
In which year was the town of Salem, Massachusetts established?
International maritime law
What did Spain accuse Canada of violating during the Turbot War?
Michelle Remembers book
What was the catalyst for the early outbreak of Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria?
1995
When did the Turbot War take place?
1980s
In what decade did the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria take place?
White Robes and Hoods
What is the traditional attire donned by members of the Ku Klux Klan?
Sogdian music and dance
What types of music and dance were popular at the Tang court, featuring elements from Central Asia?
Grand Canal
During which dynasty was a significant canal improved and maintained?
Germany
In which European country were the highest number of witch executions recorded?
1945
In what year did Indonesia achieve its independence?
1966
When did Luna 9 accomplish the first ever successful soft landing on the moon?
162 days
For how many days did Sputnik 2 remain in orbit?
the Sunda Strait (between Java and Sumatra)
In which specific strait is Krakatoa located?
Imposed a naval exclusion zone
How did Brazil implement its fishing rights during the Lobster War?
Indonesian
What is the official language of Indonesia?
The Boston Red Sox
In what state is the well-known American professional baseball team located, which hails from Massachusetts?
Firestorm
What significant event following the Great Lisbon Earthquake exacerbated its damage?
Han Chinese
Which ethnic group ruled China during the Tang Dynasty?
Pope Innocent VIII
Who was the Pope when the Malleus Maleficarum was written in the European Witch Hunts?
Around 9:40 AM, local time
What was the approximate hour when The Great Lisbon Earthquake started?
Atlantic Ocean
Which ocean is Salem, Massachusetts located near to?
Guerra da Lagosta
What phrase did Brazilian journalists employ to characterize the dispute regarding lobsters?
Tourism
What is the main economic emphasis of Salem during the 21st century?
Emperor Taizong
Which Tang ruler is recognized for extending the empire to its maximum territorial reach?
230,000–280,000
What was the estimated death toll resulting from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
Overfishing of declining turbot stocks
What was the primary environmental issue that instigated the conflict known as the Turbot War?
Witch Craze
During which era did the widespread panic and hysteria over witches occur in Europe?
Icelandic króna
What is the currency used in Iceland?
U.S. Army
In 1954, McCarthy targeted which branch of the U.S. government leading to his downfall?
August 9, 1976
When was Luna 24 launched?
Chang'an
What was the capital city of the Tang Dynasty?
Brazil
Which country claimed that lobsters 'crawl' on the continental shelf and therefore fall under national jurisdiction in the Lobster War?
HMNB Clyde
Which Royal Navy base is home to the UK's nuclear submarines?
It captured the first photos of the far side of the moon
What did Luna 3 achieve in 1959?
2004
When was the TransJakarta bus system first initiated?
2002
Can you specify the year in which the Bali bombing occurred?
Continental shelf doctrine
On what legal principle did Brazil rely to justify its assertion over the lobster fishing areas during the Lobster War?
Jakarta
What city serves as the capital of Indonesia?
Java
What is the designation of the island with the highest population in Indonesia?
Britannia Royal Naval College
What is the title of the naval officer training facility operated by the Royal Navy?
Canada and Spain
In the 1995 Turbot War, which two nations were engaged in conflict?
1782
When did the last known execution from the European Witch Hunts take place?
Geothermal energy
What type of renewable energy is the primary source for residential heating in Iceland?
Domino Theory
What is the title of the policy doctrine that had a significant impact on American international relations during the period of heightened fear of communism?
3
How many astronauts were on Apollo 11?
Kazakhstan
Which country borders Kyrgyzstan to the north?
Baikonur Cosmodrome
Where were the Venera missions launched from?
Luna 16
Which lunar mission initially collected lunar soil samples and subsequently returned them to Earth as part of the Luna program?
If you wish for peace, prepare for war
What phrase represents the guiding principle of the Royal Navy?
Misfortunes like illnesses or crop failures
What were the common causes that led to the levelling of accusations during the European Witch Trials?
Boston
What is the capital city of Massachusetts?
Luna 9
What is the title of the lunar mission that achieved a successful soft landing on the moon for the first time?
Mount Greylock
What is the highest point in Massachusetts?
April 11, 1970
When was the Apollo 13 mission launched?
Issyk-Kul Lake
In which expansive lake can you find its location in the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan?
Wu Daozi
Which famous Tang painter is known for court and Buddhist art?
Icelandic horse
What is the most common breed of horse in Iceland?
3
How many astronauts were on board during the Apollo 11 mission?
Salem
Which Massachusetts city is known for its witch trials?
Michael Collins
Which astronaut took on the role of the Command Module pilot during the Apollo 11 mission?
Ray Nagin
Who held the position of mayor in New Orleans throughout the period of Hurricane Katrina?
Newfoundland and Labrador
Which Canadian province's fishing industry suffered the most due to the Turbot War?
Precautionary principle
On what international legal principle did Canada base its actions during the Turbot War?
101 grams
What was the weight of the lunar samples collected by Luna 16?
Boeing P-8A Poseidon
What aircraft serves as the main maritime patrol unit for the Royal Navy?
From 1960 to 1963
For how many years did the Vostok program continue?
Around 370,000
What is the population of Iceland as of the mid-2020s (approximate)?
Boston
What city holds the title of being the largest in Massachusetts?
Armillary sphere
What significant astronomical instrument saw improvement during the Tang Dynasty?
HMNB Devonport
What Royal Navy base is located in Plymouth, England?
Yogyakarta
What city is recognized as the cultural hub of Indonesia?
Komodo dragon
What animal serves as the national emblem of Indonesia?
Alexei Leonov
Who was the Soviet Soyuz commander?
Al-Ma'mun
Which Abbasid caliph ruled during the height of the Islamic Golden Age?
Joseph McCarthy
Who was the U.S. Senator primarily associated with McCarthyism?
The Wampanoag Tribe
Which indigenous group had a considerable impact on the formative period of Massachusetts' history?
HMS President
What is the Royal Navy's ceremonial headquarters in London?
1967
In which year did the Apollo 1 disaster occur?
American Elm
What is the state tree of Massachusetts?
Female
What was the gender of most victims in the European Witch Hunts?
Han Chinese
During which ethnic group did China reside during the Tang Dynasty?
Black-capped Chickadee
What is the state bird of Massachusetts?
Horatio Nelson
Who was the Royal Navy admiral killed at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Heinrich Kramer
Who was the author of the 'Malleus Maleficarum', a book that played a large part in the European Witch Hunts?
1660
When did the Royal Navy become an officially recognized permanent naval force?
Kazakhstan
In which nation does Kyrgyzstan share a border to the north?
Algebra
Which major field of mathematics was developed further during the Abbasid Caliphate?
15th to 18th centuries
In what period did the European Witch Hunts take place?