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How much sleep do newborns need each day?

C) is correct. During their first four weeks of life, newborn babies sleep an average of 15 to 16 hours each day. However, they only sleep about two to four hours at a time.

Which President paid off the entire national debt?

C) is correct. In January 1835, Andrew Jackson paid off the entire national debt. It was the only time in history and it lasted one year.

What does J. R. R. stand for in J. R. R. Tolkien's name?

B) is correct. J. R. R. Tolkien's full name is John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. He was born on January 3, 1892 in South Africa and is best known for his fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Which country produces the most wind power?

B) is correct. The United States produces more wind power than any other country, surpassing Germany, which previously produced the most.

What is the metal clasp over the champagne cork called?

C) is incorrect. The metal clasp, or staple, traditionally used to hold the champagne cork in the bottle during the aging process is called an agrafe.

How many years did Dick Clark host his New Year’s Eve show?

D) is correct. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocking Eve was hosted by Clark from 1972 to 2012 with the exception of the 2004/2005 show, when a stroke kept him from hosting. Ryan Seacrest co-hosted from 2006 to 2012.

What did the word snob originally mean?

A) is correct. The word snob was first used in the 18th century to refer to a shoemaker or his apprentice.

How many adults can't digest milk?

D) is correct. Many adults have adapted to milk digestion, but usually humans lose the ability to produce lactase, the enzyme that digests milk, around the age of 5. About 60 percent of adults cannot digest milk.

What type of cloud is the highest in the Earth's atmosphere?

A) is correct. Notilucent clouds are the highest above Earth, residing at 50 to 53 miles from the planet’s surface.

What actor has been in every Pixar film?

B) is correct. Actor John Ratzenberger must be a good luck charm for Pixar because he has appeared in every film Pixar has created.