In The News Week Ending March 21

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1. Heiress Bunny Mellon died last week at age 103. What was she more recently known for?

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Bunny Mellon was a supporter of the John Edwards presidential campaign.

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In The News Week Ending March 21 - Quiz

This quiz covers recent news topics including the death of Bunny Mellon, debates over Tennessee whiskey, sale of Harpo Studios, parking fees at PNC Arena, theft at Pompeii,... see moreand trends in male cosmetic surgery. It tests awareness of current events and societal issues. see less

2. What is Starbucks doing to help boost evening sales?

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Starbucks will expand its evening alcohol and light bites menu to thousands of stores in an effort to boost sales.

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3. Tennessee distilleries are arguing over a law that allows them to do what?

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Tennessee lawmakers may relax a year-old law that sets the standards that must be met for a product to be marketed as Tennessee whiskey.

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4. It was reported last week that a priceless artifact had been stolen from where?

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A priceless fresco from the ancient Roman ruins of the city of Pompeii was hacked away with a metallic tool and stolen.

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5. A New Jersey teen alarmed officials when he did what?

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Justin Casquejo, spent about two hours atop the World Trade Center's as-yet-unfinished 1,776-foot tower.

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6. What has been a factor in making parking fees at Raleigh's PNC Arena so much higher than some other cities?

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With its suburban location, the arena's acres of parking are empty most of the week. Cities with downtown arena can charge lower rates because the same spaces serve downtown workers and visitors throughout the week.

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7. New York media report that men are paying as much as $8,500 to have plastic surgeons do what?

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The newest hipster trend is beard transplants.

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8. What plans does Oprah Winfrey have for Harpo Studios?

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Oprah Winfrey is selling Harpo Studios in Chicago to a developer but will lease the property for another two years to produce programming for the Oprah Winfrey Network.

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9. What have researchers discovered about the sense of smell?

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Humans can distinguish among an array of 1 trillion different odors, according to a new study in the journal Science.

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10. What will happen to Lux, the family cat who cornered his family, prompting them to call 911 for help?

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Lux will be featured on Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell.”

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Heiress Bunny Mellon died last week at age 103. What was she more...
What is Starbucks doing to help boost evening sales?
Tennessee distilleries are arguing over a law that allows them to do...
It was reported last week that a priceless artifact had been stolen...
A New Jersey teen alarmed officials when he did what?
What has been a factor in making parking fees at Raleigh's PNC Arena...
New York media report that men are paying as much as $8,500 to have...
What plans does Oprah Winfrey have for Harpo Studios?
What have researchers discovered about the sense of smell?
What will happen to Lux, the family cat who cornered his family,...
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