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we've got 12 kids all competing to see who is the
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best at general knowledge trivia the winner tonight will get 500
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let's go round one everyone has to get one correct to
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move on to the next round what state is this new york yes
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which chemical element is often used to fill balloons helium i think it was you
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what weakens superman yeah that's correct just one yep what is the name of the bird living in Antarctica
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that does not fly penguin penguin is first over here found
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on playgrounds what specifically is this called pea gravel pea gravel is right well done
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which movie features the song let it go?
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Frozen.
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Someone in the middle here.
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I was going to say, someone in the middle is that.
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Including Rudolph, how many reindeer does Santa have?
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Eight.
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Seven.
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No. Nine.
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Six.
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Nine is right.
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Good job.
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What is the name of this animal?
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Swan.
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What is the title of the person who is your father's brother?
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Uncle.
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Uncle is correct.
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Found at school, what is on the wall that has a red square with a handle?
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Exit?
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Not exit.
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That's a good guess.
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Fire extinguisher?
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It's not fire extinguisher it's close fire alarm fire alarm is right what fast food restaurant has this food
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arby's arby's is correct good job
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round two everyone has to get one correct to move on to the next round who is this singer
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what word refers to a signal or time after
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which people must remain indoors warning not a quarantine curfew curfew
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is right good job what is the numeric value of roman numeral L?
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50. 50 is right.
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What type of animal can live on both water and land?
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Amphibia.
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What is the name of this exercise?
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Plank.
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Plank is right.
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Which country shares the longest border with the U .S.?
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Canada.
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Canada is right.
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What is the nickname of the fourth finger on the left
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hand? ring finger is correct yep what does this symbol represent what organ is used for breathing lungs
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what is the name of this animal cat no no you can have other guys panther is correct
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round three everyone has to get one correct to move on
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to the next round what country is this argentina argentina is correct
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who was the first roman emperor julius it was not julia caesar julian caesar no Did anyone not guess?
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You don't know?
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John Caesar?
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That is a good guess.
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I like it.
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Alright, we will skip it.
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It is Augustus Caesar.
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According to the U .S.
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Constitution, Congress is part of which of the three branches of government?
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Government?
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Legislative?
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Yeah, good job.
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Legislative is correct.
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I'm not studying my class.
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Which ocean is the deepest?
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Pacific.
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Pacific is correct.
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You're first.
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Which American singer finished a record -breaking world tour in 2025?
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Taylor Swift.
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Taylor Swift is correct.
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What video game is this?
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Sawyer first.
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She's first.
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First.
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What kind of animal is Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia?
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A lion.
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A lion is right.
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Yep.
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Who is the mascot of Walt Disney?
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Mickey Mouse.
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Mickey Mouse is correct.
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There are 360 degrees in what shape?
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Circle?
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Circle is right.
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What is the name of this candy?
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Kit Kat?
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Yeah, good job!
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Round four, everyone has to get two correct to move on to the next round.
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What is the name of this shape?
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Hexagon.
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Hexagon.
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Octagon.
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No. Nanagon.
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No. Okay, you're gonna have another gus.
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Decagon?
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Decagon is correct.
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What is the tallest mountain in North America?
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Denali.
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Yep, you're good.
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What holiday is always celebrated on Thursday?
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The King.
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Yeah, perfect.
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What is the official name of the ancient wonder of the world located in Egypt?
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Pyramids.
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Great Pyramids of Giza.
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Yes, that's correct.
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What Disney movie is this?
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Brave.
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I do a bad song what classic arcade game features a
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yellow character yes how many sides does a trapezoid have four
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four is correct in 1776 the u .s declared its independence
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from what country yeah good job what brand is this who is the king of the greek gods Zeus.
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Zeus is right.
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What is the heaviest land animal?
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Elephant.
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Elephant is correct.
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What country is this?
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Italy.
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Not Italy.
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Spain.
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Not India, not Spain.
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You can all have another guess.
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Ireland.
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Ireland is correct.
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What snack brand food are shaped like bears?
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Teddy grams.
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Yes, good job.
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What is the main ingredient in ketchup?
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Tomatoes tomatoes is correct what candy includes chocolate caramel shortbread and is packaged with two sticks
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kit kats not kit kat snickers not snickers you guys have another guess twix twix is correct what game is this
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we can go i think he said it just before you
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good job good job round five everyone has to get two correct to move on to the next round
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if you get this next question right you have to subscribe
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what country flag is this nigeria yes what natural substance is used to make glass
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that starts with an s okay i think it was you
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then other than gas what liquid is needed to run a
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car no oil oil is correct what sport has a stance called the triple threat basketball is correct what game is this
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which branch of the military rides in submarines seal navy is
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correct invented in 1963 the first computer mouse was made from what material leather what is correct
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what breed of cat doesn't have fur space yeah that's correct
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what is the name of this sport yes what is
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the plural word of mouse mice yes there are 1 ,760 yards in what?
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An acre.
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No. Give me your best guess.
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Mile.
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Mile is correct.
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Good job.
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What state is this?
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Pennsylvania.
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Alaska.
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I think she said it just before you did.
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What mineral can make things float easier?
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Helium.
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Not helium him?
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Salt.
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Salt is correct.
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In the children's book, if you give a mouse a cookie, what will he ask for?
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Glass of milk.
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Yeah, good job.
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What fast food restaurant is this?
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Wendy's.
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Wendy's is correct.
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Good job.
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Round six, everyone has to get three correct to move on to the
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next round what is the name of these bones femur femur is right what is the southernmost point of the u .s
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texas no florida no hawaii hawaii is right well done what is the name of the famous tower in Italy
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that leans to one side?
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Motivated by revenge after his hand was cut off, who is the main enemy of Peter Pan?
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What country is this?
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China.
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China is right.
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What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
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Nile.
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Nile is right over here.
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what do you call a group of dolphins pod pod is right why do items fall to the ground
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when you drop it gravity is right what nba team is this pacers is right queso is the spanish term Cheese.
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Yes.
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Cheese.
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I was thinking stringers.
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What do bees collect that is used...
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Honey. To collect...
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What is...
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Nectar.
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Nectar is correct.
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What is the name of this?
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Skateboard.
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Longboard.
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Longboard is right over here.
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What Christmas movie was created by Dr. Seuss?
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The Grinch.
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Jail.
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The Grinch.
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If your lips are dry, what is the most...
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Captain!
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What is the name of this tool?
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what did the ugly duckling turn out to be goose no nice duckling no
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okay let me read it again everyone gets another guess what did the ugly duckling turn into swan Swan is correct.
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How many states did the U .S start with?
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Thirteen.
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Thirteen is right.
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What job is this?
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Life arm.
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Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
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This is so close.
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What are preserved bones of extinct animals called?
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Fossils.
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Fossils is right.
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What is the name of these chips?
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Pickles.
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No. Ruffles.
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Ruffles is correct.
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Good job.
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Round seven.
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Everyone has to get three correct to move on to the next round.
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What city is this?
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Paris?
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No. New York.
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Not New York.
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San Francisco.
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Not San Francisco.
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Paris.
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Not Paris.
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One more guess.
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Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas is correct.
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What What arcade game made you step on different arrows to maintain a rhythm?
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Dance Dance Revolution.
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Yes, good job.
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What is the name of the book where you find the correct spelling and meanings of words?
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Dictionary.
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Dictionary is correct.
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What Olympic sport did Alex Morgan play?
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Javelin.
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Not javelin.
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Rugby.
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Not rugby.
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Long challenge.
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Track?
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Not her.
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Gymnastics?
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Not gymnastics.
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Football?
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Not football.
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Okay, we'll skip it.
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She played soccer.
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What do you call an area that receives 10 inches or less of rainfall?
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A desert.
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Yes, each year.
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What state has the most tornadoes?
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Oklahoma.
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No. Kansas?
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No. Texas.
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Texas is right.
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What kind of snake is this?
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Cobra.
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Cobra is right.
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Name a country that starts with the letter S.
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Scotland.
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What'd you say?
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Yeah, you're right.
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You answered first.
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What day of the week does Labor Day always fall on?
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Monday.
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Monday is right.
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Solve this math problem.
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30. 30 is right.
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Well done.
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What video game franchise stars a character named Link?
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Zelda.
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Zelda.
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Yes, first.
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What birth year is Taylor Swift known for?
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1936. What'd you say?
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I said 1989.
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That's right. Who is this?
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Oscar the Grouch.
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Yes.
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What does B -R -B stand for?
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Here, give her a hat.
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How many syllables are there in the word Mississippi?
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Four.
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Four is right.
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What is this called?
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Poverstick.
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Yes.
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What color are rubies?
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Red.
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Red is correct.
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Well done, well done.
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Round eight, everyone has to get four correct to move on to the next round.
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What kind of tree is this?
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Cherry blossom.
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Cherry blossom is correct.
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September, April...
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June
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and November all have what in common 31 days 30 days
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30 days is right who is this professional athlete Katelyn Clark
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is right what is the name of the fairy tale character
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who could spin straw into gold Rumpelstiltskin yeah name one of the three races in the Triple Crown bike no NASCAR.
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Foot.
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No. And the trackers.
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No. Okay.
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I'm going to give you guys a hint and then you all get another guest.
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So the triple crown is a horse race.
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You have to win three horse races to get a triple crown.
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So what is one of the races called?
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Speed.
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Barrel.
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Okay.
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What is the most famous horse race in the world?
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It's the start time.
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People wear fancy hats.
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Yes.
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What's called um the kentucky derby yeah good job what color is polar bear's skin black is correct
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what kind of nut is this pistachio is right i don't
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know who's i was gonna say i think it was you
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what is the name of the substance found in dairy products
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that helps build strong bones calcium and teeth calcium is right where is big ben located london london is right
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what is this called nail file yes in what sport would you find the terms freestyle and butterfly
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right dance no oh swim swim is right what are these
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dentures retainers retainers is correct The Pringles logo mascot has what on his face?
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Mustache.
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Mustache is right.
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What is this called?
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A buoy.
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A buoy is right.
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What animal can learn to talk?
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Parrot.
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Parrot is right.
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What is the name of this hat?
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Sobrero.
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No. Sun hat?
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Bucket hat.
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Bucket hat is correct.
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What is the name of the game traditionally played with X's and O's?
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Tick -tock -tock.
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What holiday is this tradition celebrated on?
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Thanks for having me.
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Halloween is correct.
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What brand is this?
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UPS.
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UPS is correct.
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Good job.
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Round nine, everyone has to get four correct to move on to the next round.
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Who is this YouTuber?
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The American Civil War consisted of the Union versus who?
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The Confederacy.
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Yes.
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Which dwarf from Snow White mixes up his words?
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Happy?
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No. Normal?
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No. Grumpy?
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I don't know.
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You guys are really into Grumpy.
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No, his name is Doc.
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It's Doc.
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Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
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Himalayas.
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Who is first?
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Yippee.
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What are these shoes used for?
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Rutt.
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Tactics.
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There's one of these two.
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Yeah.
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What is the only U .S state that is an island?
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Hawaii.
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Alaska.
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Hawaii is right.
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What do all of these animals have in common?
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Sloth, tortoise, and snail.
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Slow.
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Slow is correct.
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What kind of plant is this?
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Vine.
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Vine is right.
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He was first.
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What day of the week does the Super Bowl take place on?
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Sunday.
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Sunday is right.
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What does USPS stand for?
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United States Postal Service.
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Nice.
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What is the name of this movie character?
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Grandpa Elf?
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Not Grandpa Elf.
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Pop Elf?
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Papa Elf is right.
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What streaming platform is Stranger Things?
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Netflix.
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Netflix is right.
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What country flag is this?
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Mexico.
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Italy?
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Italy is right.
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Finish this phrase.
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The snack that blank back.
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Smiles.
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Smiles is right.
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What kind of haircut is this?
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Mullet.
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What do you call the person that does this job?
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A bus driver.
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No. No. Captain is correct.
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Good job.
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Well done.
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Well done.
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Round 10.
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Everyone has to get five correct to move on to our final round.
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what do you call someone who can write with both hands what kind of dog is this
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name one of the three states that are tied with the most letters no
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can i get north dakota not north dakota you can have another guess like states alabama not alabama
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north carolina yeah that's one of them good job
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so it's north carolina south carolina
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and massachusetts all have the same letters who is this youtuber
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salesmire yes what video game became a global phenomenon involving catching
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pocket monsters pokemon what mammal is known for having a single long tusk on their upper lip?
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Normal.
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He was first.
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What is the process of water turning into vapor?
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Evaporizing.
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Yeah, good job.
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Who is this video game character?
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Prince Peter and Cheech.
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He was first.
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Who wrote the famous play Romeo and Juliet?
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Shakespeare.
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Yeah, good job.
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What is the prefix in the word unnecessary?
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Un.
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Yeah, nice job.
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What NFL team What team is this?
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Lions.
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No. Bangles is right.
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What unit of measurement is abbreviated with TSP?
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Teaspoons.
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No. Teaspoon.
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Teaspoon is correct.
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What is the capital city of Japan?
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Tokyo.
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Tokyo is right.
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What cereal features a mascot named Toucan Sam?
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Froot Loops.
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Froot Loops is right.
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He was first.
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Good job.
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Good job.
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We are down to our final two contestants duking it out
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to see who is the best at general knowledge trivia and who is going to go home with the $500.
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Let's go.
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Which formula is Einstein famous for writing?
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EMC equals E.
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Can I say it again?
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Sure.
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E equals MC squared.
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Yes.
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I accidentally messed up.
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What is the name of the waterfall located on the border of Canada and the U .S.?
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Niagara Falls.
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That is correct.
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In gym class, what is the test called where you run back and forth?
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Pacer test.
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Yes, that is correct.
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You can say it.
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You just might risk.
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Oh, okay.
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So it's up to you.
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What is the name of the book of maps that starts with an A?
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Atlas.
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Atlas is right.
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What is the name of the McAllister child who is forgotten by his parents?
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Kevin.
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Yes.
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In Home Alone.
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Oh, I thought it was a real story.
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Movie.
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What is the name of the purple dinosaur who sang?
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Barney.
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Yes.
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I'm not good at cartoons.
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What is the name of the longest day of the year?
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Summer solstice.
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Yes, that is correct.
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What substance is used to melt snow and ice?
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Salt.
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Salt.
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Salt is correct.
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What is the name of the sport played on ice with brooms?
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Ice hockey.
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No, and stones.
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You can each have another guess.
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Curling.
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Curling is right.
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Good job.
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Well done.
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Well done.
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Great job.
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Great job.
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What are you going to do with your $500 prize?
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Probably buy something that I like. Which is?
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I don't know.
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Maybe Hot Wheels.
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Oh, fun.
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Okay, great.
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Well, good job.
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Thanks for playing.
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “12 Kids vs General Knowledge Quiz”. Este vídeo tiene 506 frases y 2685 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 23:40. El hablante mantiene un ritmo constante de unas 113 palabras por minuto, cómodo para el shadowing. Solo el 80 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés, por lo que el vocabulario es exigente. 130 de sus 506 frases son preguntas, así que sirve para practicar la entonación de las preguntas y las respuestas cortas.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| mouse sustantivo | /maʊs/ | ratón, laucha |
| triple adjetivo | /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ | triple, tresdoble |
| bone sustantivo | /boʊn/ | hueso |
| lion sustantivo | /ˈlaɪən/ | león |
| substance sustantivo | /ˈsʌbstəns/ | sustancia, substancia |
| swan sustantivo | /swɑn/ | cisne |
| mascot sustantivo | /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ | mascota, amuleto |
| finger sustantivo | /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ | dedo, alambres |
| uncle sustantivo | /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ | tío |
| ugly adjetivo | /ˈʌɡli/ | feo |
| rugby sustantivo | /ˈɹʌɡbi/ | rugby, rugbi |
| collect verbo | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | juntar, recoger |
| exit sustantivo | /ˈɛɡzət/ | salida, partida |
| legislative adjetivo | /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ | legislativo |
| candy sustantivo | /ˈkæn.di/ | caramelo, dulce |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| mess up verbo | desbarajustar, desbarahustar |
| mix up verbo | revolver |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- What is the title of the person who is your father's brother?
- I'm not studying my class.
- What do you call the person that does this job?
- Can I say it again?
- I'm not good at cartoons.
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace | is always celebrated · are shaped · is packaged |
| Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa | person who is · someone who can |
| Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupo | the longest · the deepest · the tallest |
| Obligación: must / have to / need to decir que algo es necesario | has to get · must remain · have to subscribe |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 18 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, you're, I'm. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
- Los sonidos de “th”: thirteen /ˌθɝtˈtin/, leather /ˈlɛðɚ/, breathe /bɹiːð/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/
- Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/, measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/, extinguisher /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/, moustache /ˈmʌstæʃ/
- Palabras largas — cuida el acento: legislative /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/, dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: swan /swɑn/, skip /skɪp/, swim /swɪm/, snack /snæk/, spin /spɪn/
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: legislative /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/, vine /ˈvaɪ̯n/, gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/, solve /sɒlv/, brave /bɹeɪv/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: caesar /ˈsizɚ/, exit /ˈɛɡzət/, desert /ˈdɛz.ɚt/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como mouse, triple, bone.
¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?
Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.