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Within 10 million what is a current estimate of the cost to feed/clothe/provide fresh drinking water for everyone on the planet? Extra credit, how much has the US spent in the last decade on wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

As for the last question, the phrase “Under God” was not added to the pledge of allegiance until 1954.

Another geography question – what two countries share the longest land border in the world (and it’s even fairly unprotected/unpatrolled)?

As for the last question – Iraq has a larger population than Syria – approx 50-55 million to 20-25 million.

Which country has a larger population Iraq or Syria?

As for the last question – the 300 club is the workers/scientists at the Antarctica base who, on VERY (-100 F) cold days, go from the Sauna at 200+ degrees Fahrenheit to the outside.

For the answer to this one, I’m looking for a “under” the world club – think fire and ice.

As for the last question about the Brooklyn Dodgers it was succinctly answered by one of ourFacebook readers.

Because of the electric shocks from direct electricity that at that time powered the street cars.

Apparently there was a warning sound before the shock, so people learned to “dodge” away from the street car.

 

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