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  • When was the first iPhone released?
    2007. The first iPhone launch happened on January 9, 2007 in San Francisco, California.
  • Complete the idiom. "A picture is worth ..."
    1000 words.
  • What does the AC button on a calculator stand for?
    All clear
  • Listen to the recording (S2). Guess either the name of the singer or the name of the song.
    Shawn Mendes - Treat You Better.
  • Trending Words. What is 'Photobombing'?
    To spoil a photograph of (a person or thing) by unexpectedly appearing in the camera's field of view as the picture is taken, typically as a prank or practical
  • Listen to the recording (L2). Which language is it?
    Portuguese
  • Which five colours make up the Olympic rings?
    Black, green, blue, yellow and red
  • How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
    21+ 21 = 42
  • Which author wrote 'Death on the Nile'?
    Agatha Cristie 
  • How many dots does the logo of Domino's Pizza have?
    It has 3 because there were only three original stores in 1965.  They planned to add a new dot for every new store, but they couldn't as it grew to fast.
  • What is the main ingredient of hummus?
    Chickpea
  • What does the acronym BAE stand for?
    Before Anyone Else. It often refers to a boyfriend or girlfriend.
  • What does CIA stand for?
    Central Intelligence Agency
  • These ancient rocks have been a mystery for centuries. They are located in England. What are they called?
    Stonehenge.
  • In the movie 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', what kind of creature was Buckbeak?
    A Hippogriff
  • What is a prime number?
    A whole number greater than 1 that cannot be exactly divided by any whole number other than itself and 1 (e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11).
  • Listen to the recording (S-2b). Guess the name of the singer.
    Michael Jackson
  • In which two countries can you not buy Coca Cola?
    North Korea and Cuba
  • Who ended up taking second place in the FIFA World Cup 2022 (runners-up)?
    France
  • Which five time NBA champion died in a helicopter crash in 2020
    Kobe Bryant
  • What color is the Polar bear's skin?
    Black. The skin of a polar bear is actually black. The black skin allows them to absorb more UV light to stay warm.
  • In which country is this landmark located?
    Mexico. The temple Chichén Itzá was designated as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. It was presumably made by the Maya people.
  • Who invented the telephone?
    Alexander Graham Bell
  • In the Christmas movie ‘Home Alone’, where is Kevin’s family supposed to fly to?
    Paris in France
  • What is capital city of Morocco?
    Rabat. Rabat has been the capital since Morocco gained independence in 1956.