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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

This Week's lesson:
Iran war spreads across the Middle East

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This Week's lesson:

Iran war blocks key Mideast tanker route, pushing up oil prices and endangering global economies

Daily air strikes on Iran, which America and Israel began Feb. 28, have a financial impact around the world. A stated goal of the incoming missiles and bombs is to block Iran from having nuclear weapons, among other reasons. In response, the large Mi...

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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

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This Week's lesson:

Reindeer races in Finland draw international crowds

Reindeer herding has been a Scandinavian tradition for centuries, but in recent decades, reindeer have also been taking to the racetrack in Finland. Now reindeer racing competitions are drawing international crowds. The animals are still a big part o...

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