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Monday’s question: This popular arcade game was banned in New York City for 35 years. Which game?
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It was banned beginning in the early 1940s until 1976 in New York City. New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia was responsible for the ban, believing that it robbed school children of their hard earned nickels and dimes. La Guardia spearheaded major raids throughout the city, collecting thousands of machines.

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Coffee Break Trivia

Wednesday’s Question: The word “equinox” comes from Latin and literally translates into two words in English: “equal _____.” What is the second word?

Tuesday’s Question: On this day in 1876, the first successful telephone call was made to Thomas Watson by the man credited with inventing the telephone. Who was he?

Thursday’s question: It’s a federal crime to reuse THIS and it can even get you up to one year in prison. What is it?

Wedensday’s Question: A television news moment inspired the lyrics to which 1984 hit song by Van Halen?

Tuesday’s Question: THIS president was the only U.S. president who was also a licensed bartender. Which president?

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