Sunday Super Quiz June 9, 2024

The Communist Party of Afghanistan took power through a coup d'état in 1978. The new Afghan Communist leader Amin was poorly regarded by those in power in the Soviet Union. When he ran into trouble with a Muslim revolt, the Soviet Union invaded the country in late 1979.

Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.

Greek classical literature is said to begin with the Iliad, attributed to Homer. This epic is probably the oldest surviving example of Greek literature, along with the Odyssey from the 7th century BC. The Odyssey was written a few decades later than the Iliad. This epic comprises approximately 12,000 verses in dactylic hexameter. It is about Odysseus' ten-year wanderings on his way home to his island of Ithaca, where he is king, after the likewise ten-year Trojan War. Quiz questions often focus on which is Odysseus' island.

The United States Senate is one of two chambers of the United States Congress. The Senate consists of two members from each of the states of the United States, for a total of 100 members. If a vote ends 50 for and 50 against, the vice president, who serves as Senate President, casts a vote.

Dacron is a registered trade name for a polyester fiber made by DuPont. Dacron is especially known for its durability, consistency, and quality.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a 2023 film by Martin Scorsese.

The liver breaks down approximately 90% of all alcohol in your body. A smaller portion is excreted through the lungs, kidneys, and sweat.

Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian. She is the daughter of truck driver John Paul Sarkisian, of Armenian origin.

New York City is not only considered the financial center of the United States but also commonly considered the economic capital of the world. Many of the largest investment firms, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch, have their headquarters in New York City. So do several major banks, including Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase. New York also has the largest stock exchange in the world.

Dexter is an American crime drama television series set in Miami. The series centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis.

BMW, i.e. Bayerische Motoren Werke, was founded in Munich, Germany.

The apple on the Apple Records logo is of the Granny Smith variety.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was founded in 1945. Britain became a member in 1945, at its founding.

Chic is an American disco and funk group formed in 1976. They had a big hit with "Le Freak" in 1978.

The foundation for the standard was laid by Ericsson Mobile Communications (ECS) in Lund during the 1990s. The very first specification was called MC Link (MC = Multi Communicator).

The number of stars is 12. The number does not depend on the number of Member States.

Switzerland borders France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.

The Name of the Rose (Italian: Il nome della rosa) is Umberto Eco's debut novel, published in Italy in 1980. It was filmed in 1986 with Sean Connery in the lead role.

Vivien Leigh won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 epic film "Gone with the Wind."

The Hungarian Revolt, or Hungarian Crisis, was a popular uprising in Hungary in 1956 directed against the country's communist government and the Soviet Union's influence. Soviet forces put down the rebellion.