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<p>The assassinations of celebrities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nicki Minaj (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There were no costume kits available. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nicki Minage's likeness is the most popular sought-after costume search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wonderful (B), Strong (C), Frightening (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lizard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fearfully great lizards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Greek origins of the word dinosaur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Royal Norwegian Navy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>British Royal Navy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Denmark (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sexual discrimination against women in the military.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SARS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A person who murders a famous or important person, often a political figure.

Allegedly killed President John F. Kennedy.

Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

Killed John Lennon.

Assassinated Lee Harvey Oswald.

The murder of a famous or important person, often a political figure or celebrity.

Lee Harvey Oswald, a former marine, is believed to have killed President John F. Kennedy.

Mark David Chapman, a deranged individual, shot and killed John Lennon, the lead singer of The Beatles.

Oswald, the alleged JFK assassin, was himself killed by Jack Ruby a few days later.

John Wilkes Booth, an actor, killed President Abraham Lincoln while he was attending the theatre.

Oswald, the alleged JFK assassin, was himself killed by Jack Ruby a few days later.

The most popular Halloween costume based on a person in 2011, beating out other choices like Charlie Sheen.

The most popular Halloween costume overall in 2011. It outshines even popular celebrity costumes.

The popularity of a specific costume can be measured by how often people search for it online. This provides insight into popular culture.

A Halloween costume created using readily available materials, often inspired by a celebrity or character.

A Halloween costume based on the style or appearance of a famous person, often a singer, actor or athlete.

A rapper from Queens, New York, who was the most popular Halloween costume choice based on a person in 2011.

The most popular Halloween costume overall in 2011, even more popular than celebrity-based costumes.

"Deinos" is a Greek word that can mean terrible, powerful, or wondrous.

"Sauros" is a Greek word meaning lizard or reptile.

English paleontologist Richard Owen coined the term "dinosauria" in 1842.

"Dinosauria" means "terrible reptiles" or "fearfully great lizards" in English.

The term "dinosauria" gradually shortened to "dinosaur" over time, becoming the common word we use today.

"Sauros" is a Greek word meaning "lizard" or "reptile." This helps us understand that dinosaurs were reptile-like creatures.

Richard Owen, an English paleontologist, first used the term 'Dinosauria' in 1842.

'Dinosauria' translates to 'terrible reptiles' or 'fearfully great lizards,' showing the initial perception of dinosaurs as fearsome creatures.

The term 'Dinosauria' gradually shortened to 'dinosaur' over time, becoming the familiar word we use today to describe these extinct creatures.

The Royal Norwegian Navy began allowing women to serve on submarines in 1985, breaking the historical barrier for women in this branch of the military.

Most navies historically had policies prohibiting women on submarines due to traditional gender roles and concerns about cramped living conditions and psychological strain. This is why the Royal Norwegian Navy's move in 1985 was groundbreaking.

The first navy to allow women on submarines was the Royal Norwegian Navy, a significant step in integrating women into naval service.

The British Royal Navy continues to prohibit women from serving on its submarines, highlighting the lingering gender barriers in certain military branches.

While the text does not specify an exact year, it mentions that women may serve on US submarines 'this year', indicating a recent shift towards allowing women in this previously restricted field.

The Royal Norwegian Navy broke the barrier in 1985 by allowing female crewmembers on its submarines.

Most navies historically excluded women from submarines due to traditional views of gender roles and concerns about cramped living spaces and psychological strain.

The British Royal Navy remains the only major navy to bar women from serving on submarines.

The US Navy is expected to allow women to serve on submarines this year.

Several navies have adopted policies allowing female submariners, indicating a shift in military attitudes.

SARS is an airborne sickness that was discovered in 2003 and killed around a thousand people.

AIDS, one of the most devastating illnesses in history, causes an estimated two million deaths each year globally.

The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, is estimated to have killed 75 million people in Europe during the 14th century, which was one-third of the population.

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across a large region, potentially affecting the entire globe. It can cause widespread illness and death.

Pandemics have a significant impact on human health, economies, and societies. They can disrupt daily life, overwhelm healthcare systems, and lead to social and economic instability.

AIDS, a devastating disease that weakens the immune system, causes an estimated 2 million deaths annually across the globe.

The Black Death, a deadly bubonic plague, killed 75 million people in Europe during the 14th century, wiping out about a third of the population.

A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads across a vast geographic area, potentially affecting the entire world.

Pandemics have a significant impact on human societies by disrupting daily life, overwhelming healthcare systems, and causing economic and social instability.